brian6464 Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 I'm in the market for a food dehydrator. Can anyone provide some insight into a reliable brand/model...or any current good deals. Thanks.
littlesdcen Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 Waiting for an answer. I am looking too.
AndreaInNC Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 my stepdad has one and his comment was it all depends on what you are using it for. If you are going to be making beef jerky, then you need a different model than if you are drying fruit. If you are making jerky, you'll want a larger model than if you are just drying small amounts of fruit or herbs. things to look for - can you set the temperature? is the fan on the bottom or on the side (the fan on the side gives a more even drying method as opposed to having the fan on the bottom which will sometimes dry out the bottom before the top is finished - or you have to rotate the trays). his is so old, he couldn't even tell me what kind he had - so I can't help you out there!
brian6464 Posted September 23, 2009 Author Posted September 23, 2009 After some research, I'm leaning towards the Excalibur line of dehydrators. They do have a horizontal airflow system...which I think is imperative for even drying and to eliminate tray rotation. They are definitely a bit more spendy than Nesco or the other cheaper brands in retail outlets, but I generally adhere to the theory of you get what you pay for.
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