Opinions of Newer Probat L25 or L50

[vincentvirzi]

Anyone with experience with real long-term use of Probat L25 or L50.


I really like the profiles I get on my 1992 L12... but twenty pounds at a time is killing me. I would consider larger size of same model but I have heard their engineering is not what it used to be; specifically the lack of cast iron in the construction of certain drum parts.

Also, i have read that they have fixed/updated many of the painful issues (roast/cool simultaneously, easier access for cleaning, more temp readouts and better flame controls, etc...)

i am soured on Diedrich

my UG22 doesn't allow for the finesse on lighter roasts as does the L12.

Someone suggested Joper, but their website doesn't convey a good understanding of roasting.

Thanks,

Vince

[Ed Kaufmann]

Vince, Coffee Collective uses a new L25 and their coffees are pretty great! I have heard that they are very happy with their machine. Soooooooooo whatcha gonna do with your 22 in the meantime?

ed

[vincentvirzi]

thanks, ed

we horde roasters. is coffee collective a european company. it would be great to find someone stateside who uses a newer model L25 or L50. if you know pass it on, thanks.

vince