After not being able to use La Valentine due to a micro switch problem, I am at last expecting the arrival of the replacement (which I had to pay for). I celebrated the news yesterday with a double roast, well that was the plan. the first roast went well, nice colour onward we go. Just over halfway through the second session Huky's drum stopped turning, no warning, d.e.d. dead. I turned off the gas and found out how difficult it is the empty a static drum when everything is just over 200C. Short time gap to save your delicate ears from my gentle comments........... On the positive side, black shiny beans look very attractive.................
When both I and Huky cooled down I discovered the problem, the 12 volt lead to the motor had touched the outer casing, it had melted then blown. I cut out the damaged section, spliced and taped it up. All working again.
Anyone want to buy 300 grams of shiny shiny black beads?