food dehydrators

flowergurl · #41 02/12/13, 12:51 PM

Tater once you have used an Excalibur you would never go back to this.

Common Tator · #42 02/12/13, 10:01 PM

Actually, for a project this year, I would like to build a solar dehydrator like the ones Paul Wheaton just posted videos of. I'll be using the electric one much less when I have one that works with the power of the sun!

Paul Wheaton · #43 02/14/13, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Common Tator

Actually, for a project this year, I would like to build a solar dehydrator like the ones Paul Wheaton just posted videos of. I'll be using the electric one much less when I have one that works with the power of the sun!

The great thing about putting up these videos is the huge amount of feedback I get. I can tell you that the downdraft style is the big winner.

MullersLaneFarm · #44 02/14/13, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim S.

We bought a TSM like this, all stainless. You have your choice of shelving to select from.

TSM 32601 5 Tray D5 Stainless Steel Dehydrator with Chrome Shelves - Food Dehydrators at Hayneedle

My wife refuses to use plastic in heat situations because of phenols and estrogenic compounds. The problem with the cheapies is that when used heavily, the binders in the plastics are baked out and the trays deterioriate.

Oh Wow!! This looks fantastic!! No plastic!! Woot!

I don't own an Excaliber, but the feature I like the best is that the heat & fan are on the back of the dehydrator, dispersing the warm air more evenly.

I use my cheapo dehydrators a lot throughout the year. Rival & Nesco. They've held up for many many many years.

(but I don't like the plastic!)