Well, on the other hand.
I roasted three separate batches this afternoon, and I think that going in and simply disconnecting the heat control may be my next project.
I primed the roaster with both the UFO and the TO heaters set to high, and until the thermoprobe read 400.
Then I turned off the bottom heater and set the TO heater to 354. The thermoprobe indicated a temp drop down to 235 and then started back up; the heater light never went off while the roast coasted up to FC in 7 minutes and ended about 3-4 minutes later, when the thermoprobe read about 419.
But, if I just set the dial to 500 and let her rip but lift the handle periodically, it would accomplish the same thing as disconnecting the thermostat, wouldn't it?
Hmmm....
Maybe I'll try that tomorrow.