KKTO

Kelsey

Must be an issue with tapatalk and the new image setup on the forum.

Kelsey

Sorry guys, Tapatalk doesn't actually store the photos you take on the phone. No pics. Suffice to say it looks like a normal potset, 24cm has both the pasta insert and the colander and bakelite handles.

hiphipharar

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Yes we are still having issues with suitable pot sets

How about this KK Not sure if it's the same as what Kelsey found but this one has silicon rubber handles.

GaryatGala

Not sure if i should have started a new topic of stay on this one. Am sure the mods can shift if they see fit. Just want to know if anyone has cut slits in the roasting chamber of the KKTO for better chaff extraction. I know that it has been done before but i could not find it here or the other forums. If it's possible, what is the best tool for the job? I feel this is going to be quite a challenge because my tools are very basic. Hoping the right tool can be found at places like Kennards Hire.

Koffee_Kosmo

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Not sure if i should have started a new topic of stay on this one. Am sure the mods can shift if they see fit. Just want to know if anyone has cut slits in the roasting chamber of the KKTO for better chaff extraction. I know that it has been done before but i could not find it here or the other forums. If it's possible, what is the best tool for the job? I feel this is going to be quite a challenge because my tools are very basic. Hoping the right tool can be found at places like Kennards Hire.

I have cut slits ( done as an experiment ) Some have larger holes along the top (** but only under the handles ** ) for reasons of pouring out the roasted beans It helps with the chaff of dry natural processed beans that have a tendency to shed more chaff than normal The best tool is a Dremel KK

GaryatGala

Thanks KK. Will see if i can borrow , beg , steal or even hire a dremel. Another question, how do you clean the stainless steel roasting chamber? and how often do you do it? Mine has accumulated dark stuff from all that roasting. I have no problems cleaning the glass of the oven, but the stains from the chamber seems very stubborn.

Brett H

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I have cut slits ( done as an experiment ) Some have larger holes along the top (** but only under the handles ** ) for reasons of pouring out the roasted beans It helps with the chaff of dry natural processed beans that have a tendency to shed more chaff than normal The best tool is a Dremel KK

I did mine with an angle grinder then smoothed any dags with some wet and dry 320grit.  worked well also.

Lacehim

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I did mine with an angle grinder then smoothed any dags with some wet and dry 320grit.  worked well also.

Me too.  I just joined 3 holes at the top under the handles on both sides.  So I only have 2 slits.  I bent them slightly too so that one side pokes out slight to catch the chaff (just note the direction the chaff spins in), and the other in, so make the hole slightly bigger.  Only a little bit of chaff gets left over on really chaffy beans, most if not all ends up down below as intended. Note, be careful if you use a grinder, they are quick, and one slip and your pot will be fruited.  take it slow and steady. I've never cleaned my pots, but I've had to clean my TO glass a few times.  It just came off with some soapy water and a non-scratch scourer.  I get the blue ones without the sponge for my washing up duties.

GaryatGala

I clean my KKTO glass with a mild scourer and espresso cleaner. Doesn;t seem to scratch. Nice to see the beans as clear as daylight though clean glass rather than murky and dirty. If i can't hire a dremel, then i'll go for angle grinder. Another question, i tried drilling through the side of the roaster to install a thermocouple but gave up due to the strong metal in the past. The thing wants to slip n slide everywhere. Any ideas?

Brett H

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I clean my KKTO glass with a mild scourer and espresso cleaner. Doesn;t seem to scratch. Nice to see the beans as clear as daylight though clean glass rather than murky and dirty. If i can't hire a dremel, then i'll go for angle grinder. Another question, i tried drilling through the side of the roaster to install a thermocouple but gave up due to the strong metal in the past. The thing wants to slip n slide everywhere. Any ideas?

A square of masking tape over where you want the hole will steady a sharp quality bit to bite.  Don't run he blade at ill speed or you quickly take the temper out of the metal.  :thumb:

Koffee_Kosmo

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I clean my KKTO glass with a mild scourer and espresso cleaner. Doesn;t seem to scratch. Nice to see the beans as clear as daylight though clean glass rather than murky and dirty. If i can't hire a dremel, then i'll go for angle grinder. Another question, i tried drilling through the side of the roaster to install a thermocouple but gave up due to the strong metal in the past. The thing wants to slip n slide everywhere. Any ideas?

Just as Brett has said above Put some masking tape on the area as this will stop the drill from walking/slipping away If at all possible punch a small starter indentation Use a sharp drill bit Use a slow speed if you have a variable speed drill KK

UNM

Doesn't need to be a Dremel. I have a cheap dremel lookalike Ozito from bunnings.

borat123

I cut vertical slits in mine by joining holes from two rows together. A very easy job with a Dremel cutting wheel.

Brett H

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Doesn't need to be a Dremel. I have a cheap dremel lookalike Ozito from bunnings.

I have one of those also and it would do the job.  $40 is the bargain price they go for but you may need to purchase some spare carbide cutting discs because the stainless will weare them quite quickly.

GaryatGala

:thumb: Much appreciated to your assistance gentlemen. Will try the masking tape trick and post results and perhaps some pics. Just to cover all angles, i might just do a couple of vertical and a couple of horizontal slits. Or, maybe do some diagonal ones to cover the angles (sic) too. While the KKTO was warming up and then stabilised, i too readings in the roasting chamber using a temp probe. It seems for eg. the dial says 225 deg, the reading on the DMM says 250. Has anyone tried temp readings and found it's not quite the same as on the dial.

Brett H

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:thumb: Much appreciated to your assistance gentlemen. Will try the masking tape trick and post results and perhaps some pics. Just to cover all angles, i might just do a couple of vertical and a couple of horizontal slits. Or, maybe do some diagonal ones to cover the angles (sic) too. While the KKTO was warming up and then stabilised, i too readings in the roasting chamber using a temp probe. It seems for eg. the dial says 225 deg, the reading on the DMM says 250. Has anyone tried temp readings and found it's not quite the same as on the dial.

Absolutely.  All of these things measure by different ways and from different places.  Replaced mine I have not because the Force I use!!

Kelsey

Here's those KMart pots: Attachment not found.Attachment not found.

Brett H

Wow... Looks cheap but effective.  Insulate well and you may have a bargain!  Go Wesfarmers!!

beanflying

Cheap turbo roasters in Harris Scarfe this week $40. Not sure if they will suit. [attachimg=1]

Brett H

For those of you contemplating a KKTO as a New Year's resolution here are some $19.95 turbo ovens.  Delivery starts at $9.95!  Now what are you wAiting for  :angel:

Lacehim

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For those of you contemplating a KKTO as a New Year's resolution here are some $19.95 turbo ovens.  Delivery starts at $9.95!  Now what are you wAiting for  :angel:

??? Where are the turbo ovens Brett?  I think you missed the link!

Brett H

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??? Where are the turbo ovens Brett?  I think you missed the link!

Arrr.. nuts!  http://www.dealsdirect.com.au/eurolab-convection-oven-multi-cooker-1/?utm_source=Daily&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=DD_DLY_20121227_Thursday Sorry everyone... Back to regular price  :mad:

UNM

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C:  Thermostat by passed with a switch. 

So you can do manual PWM control. Excellent.

Lacehim

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C:  Thermostat by passed with a switch. 

And how much coffee do we have to give you to get ours with that mod AM?   It's the one limitation for me for any volume over 500gm, that element is always on and off like a yo yo and the time just spirals out.

coffeehorse

Another point is that while the halogen elements cycle faster and spike the temperature more, they certainly roast 600g fairly easily if you remove the shield completely. Not sure this is advised given that they are essentially hot glass under pressure to expand. > If you really hate the reducer ring, you can balance the T/O on the pot set using teflon hose with a slit cut in it, but this isn't ideal as the reducer ring means the T/O rests on the metal edge rather than the lid glass.

borat123

It's an excellent mod and I routinely do 1 kg batches with mine (halogen). As AM said, set and forget until approaching 1C. That said the mod is a lot of stuffing around and the 240v will fry you if you get it wrong..

hiphipharar

FYI - good deal on silicone hose (Operating temperature: -40Deg C to +220Deg C) in blue or black. http://www.enthaily.com/welcome/page46.php If you have one of the KKTO kits based on the Baccarat pasta pot set, the 11/6mm hoseis good for the top rim while the 8/4mm is good for the gap between the outer and inner pots.

lmz

I got a live demo of the KKTO from the inventor himself today. Wow...YouTube video does not give it justice. 15minutes later with Costa Rica beans he never roasted before the result was outstanding. Commercial even look roast for sure. Thanking you KK... Your time and devotion is very much appreciated. I will now learn/practice my roasting on the Baby Roaster until the new KKTO V2 is developed. Laurent

Koffee_Kosmo

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I got a live demo of the KKTO from the inventor himself today. Wow...YouTube video does not give it justice. 15minutes later with Costa Rica beans he never roasted before the result was outstanding. Commercial even look roast for sure. Thanking you KK... Your time and devotion is very much appreciated. I will now learn/practice my roasting on the Baby Roaster until the new KKTO V2 is developed. Laurent

You were a good student and most welcome Did you notice that I let the roaster do all the work and we just made and tasted coffee from the Strega while we waited for first crack I find coffee roasting to be very relaxing ( as it should be ) KK

Brett H

So... My halogen Kmart oven isn't generating enough heat so... Off to Aldi to try an old-fashioned stove element turbo oven.  If I crank it to 250, it'll burn the beans in a 500g load and the two subsequent roasts on 225 with a 5 minute thaw 'preheat' does a brilliant job. I didn't think this style of TO would cut the mustard but so far it's better than the  other two halogen ovens I've owned.  We'll see how long it lasts.