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Date: 07 Aug 2006 12:37:27
From: markB
Subject: Sound level - Hearthware Gourmet vs I-Roast2
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Seeing descriptions of the noise level of the I-Roast2, I was wondering
how it compared to the Gourmet, the last Hearthware I owned, which I
thought was pretty loud but acceptable.
My FR+8 suddenly died while I've been mulling HotTop, Bravi, and Gene
Cafe and I'm not ready to commit to one yet.
Thanks!
-mb
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Date: 07 Aug 2006 16:38:45
From: Heat + Beans
Subject: Re: Sound level - Hearthware Gourmet vs I-Roast2
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Randy G. wrote:
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> If you have a BBQ I would say that a BBQ drum is probably the best
> $$/roast bet to make.
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But if you can roast outside on a BBQ and have batch size requirements
that a Hottop or Gene would satisfy( 6-8 oz up to a pound), want quiet,
and want to see and smell the roast, then consider the HG/DB
(heatgun/dogbowl) or any of its near-endless variations.
Heatgun roasting has lots of appeal to those who begin their queries
with, "I make my living mostly by taking empty soda cans to the
recycler." In that case, the cheapest way to get a high-quality roast
and not smoke up the kitchen may well be the HG/DB. But don't be put
off because it's the ultimate in simplicity, doesn't have a computer
chip, could make you the laughingstock among your Philistine friends,
and is, well, cheap.
Martin (heat + beans = roast; all the rest is commentary)
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Date: 07 Aug 2006 15:45:20
From: Randy G.
Subject: Re: Sound level - Hearthware Gourmet vs I-Roast2
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markB <mb@netweb.net > wrote:
>Seeing descriptions of the noise level of the I-Roast2, I was wondering
>how it compared to the Gourmet, the last Hearthware I owned, which I
>thought was pretty loud but acceptable.
>
>My FR+8 suddenly died while I've been mulling HotTop, Bravi, and Gene
>Cafe and I'm not ready to commit to one yet.
>
If you thought the HWP was loud, you will be disappointed with the
iRoast. It is a better roaster, but loud enough that it is almost
impossible to hear second crack, and if you have any hearing
impairment or for a person who does not know what to listen for, it
_IS_ impossible to hear second.
I can't comment on the Gene, but the Hottop makes a nice roast, albeit
one that tends towards too long.
If you have a BBQ I would say that a BBQ drum is probably the best
$$/roast bet to make.
Randy "It's spelled Roasttoomuch, but it's pronounced.." G.
http://www.EspressoMyEspresso.com
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Date: 07 Aug 2006 20:43:24
From: I->Ian
Subject: Re: Sound level - Hearthware Gourmet vs I-Roast2
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On Mon, 07 Aug 2006 12:37:27 -0700, markB <mb@netweb.net > wrote:
>Seeing descriptions of the noise level of the I-Roast2, I was wondering
>how it compared to the Gourmet, the last Hearthware I owned, which I
>thought was pretty loud but acceptable.
>
>My FR+8 suddenly died while I've been mulling HotTop, Bravi, and Gene
>Cafe and I'm not ready to commit to one yet.
>
>Thanks!
>
>-mb
DustBuster vs full size upright
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