Roasters Corner Blog

How to Use the SR540/SR800 Extension Tube: A Setup & Roasting Guide

One of the most common questions new Fresh Roast owners ask isn't about roast profiles or green coffee beans. It's about the extension tube. You'll see...

Jun 16 2026
Post by Preston Pennington

What the First Crack and Second Crack Tell You About Your Roast

If you’ve started roasting coffee at home, you’ve probably heard people talk about “first crack” and “second crack.” These aren’t just milestones, they are the most...

May 04 2026
Post by Preston Pennington

We test the best method to clean the base of your Fresh Roast SR540 or SR800.

We went ahead and tested a couple ways to clean out the chaff out of your roaster!  WARNING- Do not remove bottom plate, Doing this will...

Apr 04 2023
Post by Sam Skaling

Voltage, ambient air temp, and extension cords.... And my Fresh Roast SR Coffee Roaster.

Do you want to get the best performance out of your Fresh Roast SR540 or SR800?  A couple things that we may overlook could be the...

Mar 24 2023
Post by Sam Skaling