Forum Activity for @Tim Williams

F/S - Santha 20 Melangeur

Posted in: Classifieds F/S or Wanted

Hi Danielle2,

I did not receive an email 

williams.tim1(at)gmail dot com

or timw(at)qoqolat dot com

regards,

Tim

or phone

three 14 753 563 three

F/S - Santha 20 Melangeur

Posted in: Classifieds F/S or Wanted

My Santha melangeur has roller stones with 20cm diameter (8 inch), and the bowl capacity is 40 liters (10 gallon). I have made batches in it as large as 22kg (48lbs) and as small as 5kg (12lbs)

F/S - FBM Compatta, excellent condition $6,000 GREAT PRICE

Posted in: Classifieds F/S or Wanted

For Sale: FBM Compatta Tempering machine, 12kg bowl

$6,000

Located in St. Louis, MO

Pickup preferred

email me: tim.williams1 (at) gmail dot com

-       220V 60hz. (3 phase + earth) 60kW

-       Continuous tempering process

-       Night cycle

-       Electronic dosing device with repetitions

-       Removable screw pump

-       Switch to reverse run of screw pump (unload chocolate)

-    Vibrating table

I also have a phase converter available. Ronk Roto-Con Mark II. If you are handy with electrics or have a good electrician it can be hooked up pretty easily.

updated by @Tim Williams: 06/29/23 16:49:02

F/S - Santha 20 Melangeur

Posted in: Classifieds F/S or Wanted

Santha Melangeur (capacity: 20kg, variable speed control, working condition: good) price: $1,000

St. Louis, MO. Prefer pick up. 

tim.williams1 (at) gmail dot com

updated by @Tim Williams: 06/29/23 16:49:02

F/S - FBM Compatta Tempering machine, 12kg bowl

FBM Compatta Tempering machine, 12kg bowl

$9,000

Located in St. Louis, MO

Pickup or I will ship at your cost for packing and shipping

email me: timw (at) gmail dot com

-       220V 60hz. (3 phase + earth) 60kW

-       Continuous tempering process

-       Night cycle

-       Electronic dosing device with repetitions

-       Removable screw pump

-       Switch to reverse run of screw pump (unload chocolate)

-    Vibrating table

- See more at: https://www.thechocolatelife.com/tim-williams/forums/15547/fbm-compatta-tempering-machine-12kg-bowl#sthash.3iclrbmW.dpuf

FBM Compatta Tempering machine, 12kg bowl

Posted in: Classifieds F/S or Wanted

For Sale: FBM Compatta Tempering machine, 12kg bowl

$9,500

Located in St. Louis, MO

Pickup or I will ship at your cost for packing and shipping

email me: timw (at) gmail dot com

-        220V 60hz. (3 phase + earth) 60kW

-        Continuous tempering process

-        Night cycle

-        Electronic dosing device with repetitions

-        Removable screw pump

-        Switch to reverse run of screw pump (unload chocolate)

-    Vibrating table

updated by @Tim Williams: 06/29/23 16:49:02

Conching temperature control in wet grinder

Posted in: Tech Help, Tips, Tricks, & Techniques

I bought a small Johnson Controls temperature control unit (A419) from a home brewing supplier through Amazon. The unit needed to be switched from "switch off when too cold/on when too warm" to the opposite ("off when too hot, on when too cool"). It was an easy switch to make that the unit's manual described well, although I did need to remove the front cover. Easy enough for anyone who can change a light bulb. ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00368D6JA/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 )

The heat gun I used is a HomeRight C800781 Heat Pro Deluxe II t hat has some temperature and speed control. ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003IHVANI/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ).

I attached the heat gun to an artist's easel, as it made positional adjustments very easy.

I hope that helps,

Tim

Conching temperature control in wet grinder

Posted in: Tech Help, Tips, Tricks, & Techniques

Hi all,

I have set up and am running with a similar setup to Gap. It seems to be working well.

Does anyone know what temperature the epoxies on the Premier wet grinder will withstand? I am about to start conching and would like to know how high.

Regards,

Tim

melanger necessary?

Posted in: Tech Help, Tips, Tricks, & Techniques

Beth and Clay,I have used my Premier Wonder grinder to make some decent chocolate and have successfully had the machine run for 48-72+ hours (depending on batch size, I run until I am happy with texture/particle size, then release pressure on wheels and "conche" until happy with volatile acidity/aroma/flavor) for more than 10 batches. I have made up to 6.5lb batches in the Premier. I also have a Santha 40 melangeur. I am happy with both, although have had to replace the belt on the Santha and I think the Premier may be starting to slip (main nylon central "shaft" slipping in base locking ring).Regards,Tim

Wine Cooler/Cabinet for Chocolate Truffles/Pralines Storage

Posted in: Tech Help, Tips, Tricks, & Techniques

Hi Clay,This thread has been quiet for a while. Do you have contact with Thermalrite, Desmon's current US distributor? Also, what is your latest thinking of Desmon vs Irinox vs other options for crystallization cabinets?Regards,Tim