Anyone used IMEX CR100 roaster

[Ben]

Has anybody had any experience with the IMEX CR100 coffee bean roaster that
they can comment on?

I purchased one when it was going cheap (I got mine when it was $100 off the
retail price). I haven't used it because I haven't used up all the roasted
beans yet, but I assume it's a good roaster because other people have said
that it does the job well. Someone even mentioned it did better than a
Heathenware roaster. Coffeegeek reviews pointed me towards the CR100 in the
first place, but I'd like more input.

~Ben

[jim schulman]

Post by Ben
Has anybody had any experience with the IMEX CR100 coffee bean roaster that
they can comment on?

Use http:groups.google to search on "cafe rosto" or "rosto," the North
American trade name to get the alt.coffee post on the machine.

[Ken Thomas]

Mine lasted 18 months before it burnt out. I didn't replace it, I now use
poppers. But while it lasted it was wonderful. the timer, including a
cooling cycle was great. From memory I think they are made in Korea
Ken

[R@L]

Post by Ben
Has anybody had any experience with the IMEX CR100 coffee bean roaster that
they can comment on?
I purchased one when it was going cheap (I got mine when it was $100 off the
retail price). I haven't used it because I haven't used up all the roasted
beans yet, but I assume it's a good roaster because other people have said
that it does the job well. Someone even mentioned it did better than a
Heathenware roaster. Coffeegeek reviews pointed me towards the CR100 in the
first place, but I'd like more input.
~Ben

I actually have three of them and they all work well once you tune them in
with the use of some alu-foil.
Have a look at my users report at www.netspresso.com

Ronald

[Georg]

Post by ***@L

Post by Ben
Has anybody had any experience with the IMEX CR100 coffee bean roaster

that

Post by Ben
they can comment on?
I purchased one when it was going cheap (I got mine when it was $100 off

the

Post by Ben
retail price). I haven't used it because I haven't used up all the roasted
beans yet, but I assume it's a good roaster because other people have said
that it does the job well. Someone even mentioned it did better than a
Heathenware roaster. Coffeegeek reviews pointed me towards the CR100 in

the

Post by Ben
first place, but I'd like more input.
~Ben

I actually have three of them and they all work well once you tune them in
with the use of some alu-foil.
Have a look at my users report at www.netspresso.com

(/delurk)
I use the CR100 (220V model) since three months now. I use the
stainless measuring cup to block the exaust during the later part of
the roast. By that and measuring the temp I have a nice control over
the roast. I can close down if the roast proceeds to slow and open if
it is to fast. Works fairly well but I need a thermometer.

The CR100 is IMHO not a good roaster to learn on. The FR+ was much
better for that. With the beans from the FR+ I never got a less than
outstanding remark for my beans. From the CR100 I recieved some
"What's the fuss about"

To get the best use out of the CR100, I would like to suggest to have
at least:
A light to shine into the roast chamber to have a repeatable vision on
the beans
A thermometer to see if the roast stalls
A scale to avoid overload
Heatproof ears as the second crack can best be heard comming from the
exaust 8^)
For the learning phase: Beans which are best dark roasted to go until
first sign of oil and avoid jucky underroasts

A shop vac is preferable, but the brush does a fairly good job too

To the OP:
If your roasted beans are older than a week since roasting -> discard
them. Once I tried my first realy fresh roast I was hooked, totaly
hooked.

A last remark on the CR100, the lid doesn't survive a drop from waist
height on a tile floor. I haven't found a spare parts supply in Europe
yet. My emergency lid works fine though but I can't roast by sight
anymore ...

Have fun and Pfüati
Georg

[JR]

Post by ***@L

Post by Ben
Has anybody had any experience with the IMEX CR100 coffee bean roaster

that

Post by Ben
they can comment on?
I purchased one when it was going cheap (I got mine when it was $100 off

the

Post by Ben
retail price). I haven't used it because I haven't used up all the roasted
beans yet, but I assume it's a good roaster because other people have said
that it does the job well. Someone even mentioned it did better than a
Heathenware roaster. Coffeegeek reviews pointed me towards the CR100 in

the

Post by Ben
first place, but I'd like more input.
~Ben

I actually have three of them and they all work well once you tune them in
with the use of some alu-foil.
Have a look at my users report at www.netspresso.com
Ronald

I use an Imex to roast about three times a week. It performs well and
is not prone to the bearing and other problems that have haunted the
HWP. However, I did go through two heating elements before this one -
partly due to my efforts to trick the machine into roasting in cold
weather, and partly because the heating elements burned out pretty
readily. Either I have become more adept or the current heating
element is more durable; I have been using the machine regularly for
about six months without any trouble.

Ignore all the stuff on the Imex/Rosto site about it being smokeless.
Not true. But it does do a respectable job of home roasting, better
than any unmodified popper I have ever used.

JR

[SnakeOi1]

They are quite good. Roast while its cooler. Mine i dial to 6 1/2 mins for
first 6 for subsequant roast. i try to get second crack to start just as it
hits cool down. First crack starts about 2 mins to go. If you roast while
its hot middle of the day its all done in about 3 mins way too fast.

If you are interested in a green bean buy co-op and live in Australia, (by
you message properties you do) ;o) email me snakeoil AT ncable DOT net DOT
au . Ill fill you in on the details. We are on to our 3rd and 4th bags.

Cheers
SnakeOil

Post by Ben
Has anybody had any experience with the IMEX CR100 coffee bean roaster that
they can comment on?
I purchased one when it was going cheap (I got mine when it was $100 off the
retail price). I haven't used it because I haven't used up all the roasted
beans yet, but I assume it's a good roaster because other people have said
that it does the job well. Someone even mentioned it did better than a
Heathenware roaster. Coffeegeek reviews pointed me towards the CR100 in the
first place, but I'd like more input.
~Ben