HEAVENS NO! NOT for Q!!! I bought an ECGG -- el cheapo gass grill --
to convert to a coffee roaster. Though it is doing and adequite job
with the batches I am roasting currently I would perhaps like to boost
output some time in the future. The grill currently is a single burner
24K BTU model. Could output be boosted to the 30K BTU level by
replacing the regulator?

Walt

"Walter H. Lewis III" wrote in message
...
HEAVENS NO! NOT for Q!!! I bought an ECGG -- el cheapo gass grill --
to convert to a coffee roaster. Though it is doing and adequite job
with the batches I am roasting currently I would perhaps like to boost
output some time in the future. The grill currently is a single burner
24K BTU model. Could output be boosted to the 30K BTU level by
replacing the regulator?

Walt

Consult an expert - The BTU'S are more a function of the Jetting than the
regulator.

Dimitri

"Walter H. Lewis III" wrote in message
...
HEAVENS NO! NOT for Q!!! I bought an ECGG -- el cheapo gass grill --
to convert to a coffee roaster. Though it is doing and adequite job
with the batches I am roasting currently I would perhaps like to boost
output some time in the future. The grill currently is a single burner
24K BTU model. Could output be boosted to the 30K BTU level by
replacing the regulator?

Walt

No, you need a larger burner and possibly valve assembly.
Ed

"Walter H. Lewis III" wrote in message
...
HEAVENS NO! NOT for Q!!! I bought an ECGG -- el cheapo gass grill --
to convert to a coffee roaster. Though it is doing and adequite job
with the batches I am roasting currently I would perhaps like to
boost
output some time in the future. The grill currently is a single
burner
24K BTU model. Could output be boosted to the 30K BTU level by
replacing the regulator?

Walt


Walt,

You can replace the fixed pressure regulator w/ an adjustable one. I
have them on all my burners and log starters. They are available at
Lowe's or Home Depot at my location for ~15$ IIRC and work well.
(Please note that I do not own a gas grill.)

Be VERYcareful to avoid sending too much fuel. Very bad things could
happen.


Hope This Helps,

Tom

Walter H. Lewis III wrote in message . ..
HEAVENS NO! NOT for Q!!! I bought an ECGG -- el cheapo gass grill --
to convert to a coffee roaster. Though it is doing and adequite job
with the batches I am roasting currently I would perhaps like to boost
output some time in the future. The grill currently is a single burner
24K BTU model. Could output be boosted to the 30K BTU level by
replacing the regulator?

Walt

Walt why do u need more btu's-have a really big SS CB grill I
converted to a coffee roaster-big home made drum-12# capacity and once
I get the thing up to roasting temp and the the drum adequately
preheated, turn down 2 of the 3 burners to the lowest setting and
leave the middle one at about 1/3 open-will keep my temp gauge above
the drum at 470F which will get me to second crack in about 15-17
minutes-assuming I have preheated the drum enough-mine weighs just
under 20# empty.

Some of the big box stores and "Farm and FLeet" stores have skads of
replacement burners-just have to check and see if the things will fit.
Still don't think u need them-mine has 3 ea 15K burners and they have
plenty of heat output.

Happy roasting-love both critters and beans.

What I got was a single burner ell cheepo from walmart. Git it for
$70!! So far it does OK for 2# but to play with roast profiles a BIT
more heat MIGHT help.

Walt

On 13 Nov 2003 05:48:58 -0800, (butch burton)
wrote:

Walter H. Lewis III wrote in message . ..
HEAVENS NO! NOT for Q!!! I bought an ECGG -- el cheapo gass grill --
to convert to a coffee roaster. Though it is doing and adequite job
with the batches I am roasting currently I would perhaps like to boost
output some time in the future. The grill currently is a single burner
24K BTU model. Could output be boosted to the 30K BTU level by
replacing the regulator?

Walt

Walt why do u need more btu's-have a really big SS CB grill I
converted to a coffee roaster-big home made drum-12# capacity and once
I get the thing up to roasting temp and the the drum adequately
preheated, turn down 2 of the 3 burners to the lowest setting and
leave the middle one at about 1/3 open-will keep my temp gauge above
the drum at 470F which will get me to second crack in about 15-17
minutes-assuming I have preheated the drum enough-mine weighs just
under 20# empty.

Some of the big box stores and "Farm and FLeet" stores have skads of
replacement burners-just have to check and see if the things will fit.
Still don't think u need them-mine has 3 ea 15K burners and they have
plenty of heat output.

Happy roasting-love both critters and beans.



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