4LB Everything Kit + RoastPilot Controller (5LB Max)
Price range: $1,336.00 through $1,767.00
The 4LB Everything Kit + RoastPilot Controller gives you serious roasting capacity with pro-level control. Everything you need to build a coffee roaster for your BBQ grill — plus the RoastPilot WiFi Roast Controller for real-time bean temperature monitoring, automated gas pressure control, and roast profiling from your iPhone or Android. Track every roast, save profiles, and perfectly reproduce your favorites — the same way commercial machines do.
Description
What's Included?
Assembly
Roasting
Description
Want to get started roasting as quickly as possible? Don’t want to spend time tracking down additional parts? Prefer to have everything provided, so that all you have to do is follow the instructions to put the kit together. Then, the RK Everything Kit is the kit for you. It has everything you need to start roasting, except the grill.
RK Drum Features
The RK Drum is perfect for roasting coffee, peanuts, cacao and grains. Depending on what you are planning on roasting, you can choose a solid drum, a 1/16″ mesh or the standard 3/16″ mesh. The standard 3/16″ mesh is recommended for coffee, peanuts, cacao and other large beans. A solid drum or 1/16″ mesh is recommended for grains. We recommend the 4 lb RK Drum for roasting 1/4 lb – 4 lbs coffee.
Drum Construction and Materials
The RK Drum is made of 100% food-grade 304 stainless steel (16 gauge). It has all welded construction with all TIG welded joints, and no riveted joints. It has an easy-open latched door, which provides for easy and fast loading and unloading. It is built to last a lifetime with reasonable care.
Benefits
- Lifetime Warranty on the RK Drum
- 2 Times the Capacity of the Largest Home Roasters Available
- No Built-in Electronics to Become Defective Like Other Roasters
** Not Included in the Everything Kit **
- You will need a Grill(5) or other Heat Source for your RK Drum. It is not included in the kit.
- You will need some method of cooling your beans. A Cooling System(6) is not included in the kit.
- Sheet Metal Modifications(7) (optional)
Shipping Information
This product is generally built and shipped within 1 week, however expect up to 2 weeks for delivery as supply levels sometimes vary. The Everything Kit ships in 3 packages. Email slewis@rkdrums.com for shipping costs outside the continental USA.
What's Included?
4 LB RK Drum Features
- Drum Weight: 7 lbs
- Dimensions: 8″ by 12″
- Mesh Hole Size: Solid, 1/16″, 3/16″
RK Motor Features
- Commercial / 26 RPM(1)
- Standard 110V or International 220V Motors available
- Aluminum Base Plate and Motor Mount
Other Everything Kit Components
- All Bolts and Hardware to Mount Kit to Grill
- Rod/Motor Coupler
- All Electrical Wires, Power Cords and Connectors
- Electrical Switch Boxes(2)
- RK Heavy Duty Rotisserie(3)
- 700o F Analog Heavy Duty Thermometer(4)
** Not Included in the Everything Kit **
- You will need a Grill(5) or other Heat Source for your RK Drum. It is not included in the kit.
- You will need some method of cooling your beans. A Cooling System(6) is not included in the kit.
- Sheet Metal Modifications(7) (optional)
Assembly
After you purchase your RK Drum, RK DIY Kit or RK Everything Kit, you will need a grill to provide the heat for roasting. Because grill manufacturers update their models every year, it is impossible to confidently recommend a brand that will work with the RK Drum.
Instead, we provide you with the grill requirements for you to confirm. There are requirements for the inner dimensions, in order to accomodate fitting the RK Drum inside, as well as BTU requirements, in order to ensure the grill can produce enough heat to roast your coffee. You will also want a grill that has rotisserie cutouts. The cutouts are necessary for the rod that supports the RK Drum as it rotates. For the specific requirements for the size RK Drum you are purchasing, read our Grill Selection Guide
Once you’ve purchased your grill and received your RK Drum, RK DIY Kit or RK Everything Kit, you will need to assemble your roasting setup. Don’t worry; it’s not as difficult as it seems, and we provide detailed instructions and always are available via phone to assist.
You can find all the Assembly Instructions here. Topics covered are:
- Choosing a Grill
- Rotisserie Selection
- Grill Setup
- Materials Setup
- Rotisserie & Drum Setup
- Motor, Base Plate & Motor Mount Setup
- Heat Protection Apparel
- Electrical & Switch Wiring
- Thermometer Installation
- Sheet Metal & Efficiency Mods
- Test Firing & First Run
Roasting
When it comes to roasting coffee, RK Drums boasts the most extensive instructions anywhere, as well as phone access to friendly and expert help. RK Drums helps all customers with setup and roasting instruction, assistance debugging problems with the roast, and business advice and considerations for the aspiring business roaster.
Whether you learn better by video, how-to guides, or a combination of the two, we’ve got you covered.
Watch Shane as he teaches how to roast, talks about what to expect at every stage of the roast, and demonstrates techniques for loading and unloading the RK Drum. Topics covered are:
- Handling the RK Drum
- Preheat the RK Drum
- Loading the RK Drum
- The Approach to 1st Crack
- 1st & 2nd Crack and Finishing the Roast
Want to get started roasting as quickly as possible? Don’t want to spend time tracking down additional parts? Prefer to have everything provided, so that all you have to do is follow the instructions to put the kit together. Then, the RK Everything Kit is the kit for you. It has everything you need to start roasting, except the grill.
RK Drum Features
The RK Drum is perfect for roasting coffee, peanuts, cacao and grains. Depending on what you are planning on roasting, you can choose a solid drum, a 1/16″ mesh or the standard 3/16″ mesh. The standard 3/16″ mesh is recommended for coffee, peanuts, cacao and other large beans. A solid drum or 1/16″ mesh is recommended for grains. We recommend the 4 lb RK Drum for roasting 1/4 lb – 4 lbs coffee.
Drum Construction and Materials
The RK Drum is made of 100% food-grade 304 stainless steel (16 gauge). It has all welded construction with all TIG welded joints, and no riveted joints. It has an easy-open latched door, which provides for easy and fast loading and unloading. It is built to last a lifetime with reasonable care.
Benefits
- Lifetime Warranty on the RK Drum
- 2 Times the Capacity of the Largest Home Roasters Available
- No Built-in Electronics to Become Defective Like Other Roasters
** Not Included in the Everything Kit **
- You will need a Grill(5) or other Heat Source for your RK Drum. It is not included in the kit.
- You will need some method of cooling your beans. A Cooling System(6) is not included in the kit.
- Sheet Metal Modifications(7) (optional)
Shipping Information
This product is generally built and shipped within 1 week, however expect up to 2 weeks for delivery as supply levels sometimes vary. The Everything Kit ships in 3 packages. Email slewis@rkdrums.com for shipping costs outside the continental USA.
4 LB RK Drum Features
- Drum Weight: 7 lbs
- Dimensions: 8″ by 12″
- Mesh Hole Size: Solid, 1/16″, 3/16″
RK Motor Features
- Commercial / 26 RPM(1)
- Standard 110V or International 220V Motors available
- Aluminum Base Plate and Motor Mount
Other Everything Kit Components
- All Bolts and Hardware to Mount Kit to Grill
- Rod/Motor Coupler
- All Electrical Wires, Power Cords and Connectors
- Electrical Switch Boxes(2)
- RK Heavy Duty Rotisserie(3)
- 700o F Analog Heavy Duty Thermometer(4)
** Not Included in the Everything Kit **
- You will need a Grill(5) or other Heat Source for your RK Drum. It is not included in the kit.
- You will need some method of cooling your beans. A Cooling System(6) is not included in the kit.
- Sheet Metal Modifications(7) (optional)
After you purchase your RK Drum, RK DIY Kit or RK Everything Kit, you will need a grill to provide the heat for roasting. Because grill manufacturers update their models every year, it is impossible to confidently recommend a brand that will work with the RK Drum.
Instead, we provide you with the grill requirements for you to confirm. There are requirements for the inner dimensions, in order to accomodate fitting the RK Drum inside, as well as BTU requirements, in order to ensure the grill can produce enough heat to roast your coffee. You will also want a grill that has rotisserie cutouts. The cutouts are necessary for the rod that supports the RK Drum as it rotates. For the specific requirements for the size RK Drum you are purchasing, read our Grill Selection Guide
Once you’ve purchased your grill and received your RK Drum, RK DIY Kit or RK Everything Kit, you will need to assemble your roasting setup. Don’t worry; it’s not as difficult as it seems, and we provide detailed instructions and always are available via phone to assist.
You can find all the Assembly Instructions here. Topics covered are:
- Choosing a Grill
- Rotisserie Selection
- Grill Setup
- Materials Setup
- Rotisserie & Drum Setup
- Motor, Base Plate & Motor Mount Setup
- Heat Protection Apparel
- Electrical & Switch Wiring
- Thermometer Installation
- Sheet Metal & Efficiency Mods
- Test Firing & First Run
When it comes to roasting coffee, RK Drums boasts the most extensive instructions anywhere, as well as phone access to friendly and expert help. RK Drums helps all customers with setup and roasting instruction, assistance debugging problems with the roast, and business advice and considerations for the aspiring business roaster.
Whether you learn better by video, how-to guides, or a combination of the two, we’ve got you covered.
Watch Shane as he teaches how to roast, talks about what to expect at every stage of the roast, and demonstrates techniques for loading and unloading the RK Drum. Topics covered are:
- Handling the RK Drum
- Preheat the RK Drum
- Loading the RK Drum
- The Approach to 1st Crack
- 1st & 2nd Crack and Finishing the Roast
Notes
(1) – The 110V 26RPM Commercial Motor comes with a 1 yr warranty
(2) – Electrical switches are for turning on/off the rotation of the RK Drum
(3) – The Heavy-Duty Rotisserie Kit Basic is included with the 2lb, 4lb, 6lb and 8lb Everything Kits. The Heavy-Duty Rotisserie Kit Deluxe is included with the 12lb Everything Kit.
(4) – An Accurate Thermometer is very important when roasting coffee. Read more about why you need a separate thermometer
(5) – A heat source is required for your RK Everything Kit. Please visit the Grill Selection Grill to see grill requirements.
(6) – You will need some method to cool your beans. A common and inexpensive method is to simply place a screened container over a fan. You may select the 16″ cooling tray and install over a standard box fan, or choose one of the RK Model T Cooler solutions.
(7) – Sheet Metal Modifications are unnecessary for most roasters, but instructions are available for those that are interested in increasing the efficiency of the heat source of the grill.
(2) – Electrical switches are for turning on/off the rotation of the RK Drum
(3) – The Heavy-Duty Rotisserie Kit Basic is included with the 2lb, 4lb, 6lb and 8lb Everything Kits. The Heavy-Duty Rotisserie Kit Deluxe is included with the 12lb Everything Kit.
(4) – An Accurate Thermometer is very important when roasting coffee. Read more about why you need a separate thermometer
(5) – A heat source is required for your RK Everything Kit. Please visit the Grill Selection Grill to see grill requirements.
(6) – You will need some method to cool your beans. A common and inexpensive method is to simply place a screened container over a fan. You may select the 16″ cooling tray and install over a standard box fan, or choose one of the RK Model T Cooler solutions.
(7) – Sheet Metal Modifications are unnecessary for most roasters, but instructions are available for those that are interested in increasing the efficiency of the heat source of the grill.
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