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MarkinAZ 03:00 PM 03-11-2011
I recently won a West Bend Poppery II off Flea-Bay and it arrived this afternoon:

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This is the 1200W model. The original Poppery is the 1500Watter. Not really too concerned, but anxiously awaiting my 4 lb sampler to arrive from Sweet Maria's. Yeah baby...:-)

Looking forward to a rewarding coffee bean roasting experience! Have a good one folks...


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Skywalker 03:10 PM 03-11-2011
Looking good, Birthday Boy!!!:-)
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replicant_argent 03:22 PM 03-11-2011
You will enjoy it. Quick, easy, and the learning curve can be overcome by even a chimp like me. Remember that those poppers pop very hot and very fast, so the transitions can be pretty quick. Keep an eye on your roast as all times, and try to cool the beans quickly, post-roast.
Rock on, sir.
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longknocker 03:37 PM 03-11-2011
Enjoy, Brother!:-)
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MarkinAZ 04:38 PM 03-11-2011
Originally Posted by replicant_argent:
Remember that those poppers pop very hot and very fast, so the transitions can be pretty quick. Keep an eye on your roast as all times, and try to cool the beans quickly, post-roast.
Rock on, sir.
Yeah, been reading information and viewing a number of video' on hot air popping over the previous months and decided it was time to jump-in. That does seem to be key in cooling the beans asap as to immediately stop the roasting of the coffee bean, and to keep it hopefully within the parameters of your focused roast.

I know I can juggle two balls. I'll see if I can add a third one:-)


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TBone 07:53 PM 03-11-2011
Nice purchase...enjoy
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Blueface 04:58 AM 03-12-2011
Nice. In my future for sure.
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CoreyD 05:12 AM 03-12-2011
hmm i'm still debating the popper v.s a French 300 or 500, Cheap side of me says popper the connoisseur side of me says the 300 or 500.
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MarkinAZ 11:01 AM 03-12-2011
Originally Posted by CoreyD:
hmm i'm still debating the popper v.s a French 300 or 500, Cheap side of me says popper the connoisseur side of me says the 300 or 500.
Do you mean the FreshRoast SR300 and SR500?:-)
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CoreyD 07:59 PM 03-16-2011
Originally Posted by MarkinCA:
Do you mean the FreshRoast SR300 and SR500?:-)
yup
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BSB 11:00 AM 03-17-2011
Love my FR500. Good luck with the popper. And Happy B-day!
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Savor the Stick 12:11 AM 03-20-2011
Originally Posted by MarkinCA:
Yeah, been reading information and viewing a number of video' on hot air popping over the previous months and decided it was time to jump-in. That does seem to be key in cooling the beans asap as to immediately stop the roasting of the coffee bean, and to keep it hopefully within the parameters of your focused roast.

I know I can juggle two balls. I'll see if I can add a third one:-)

Hey Mark Happy Birthday Fella!!!:-):-)

Do ya know the tip about using a mister? Give your hot hot beans 5-6 good pumps from a plant mister...even if you end up soaking the beans there will be enough heat to evap off and causes the rapid cooling. Done it! Works Great!

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MarkinAZ 12:40 AM 03-20-2011
Originally Posted by Savor the Stick:
Hey Mark Happy Birthday Fella!!!:-):-)

Do ya know the tip about using a mister? Give your hot hot beans 5-6 good pumps from a plant mister...even if you end up soaking the beans there will be enough heat to evap off and causes the rapid cooling. Done it! Works Great!
Thank you Kevin and good to hear from brother:-)
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mariogolbee 01:04 AM 03-20-2011
You roast B-Days? That thing looks like fun. I may have to get in on this soon. Happy Birthday!
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HollywoodQue 06:16 AM 03-20-2011
Great gift for yourself....enjoy
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MarkinAZ 02:15 PM 03-20-2011
Originally Posted by mariogolbee:
You roast B-Days? That thing looks like fun. I may have to get in on this soon. Happy Birthday!
Its been producing some great coffee Mario:-)

Originally Posted by HollywoodQue:
Great gift for yourself....enjoy
Thanks Howard...
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