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05-22-2013, 10:54 AM | #1 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern VA
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| Need Dehydrator Recommendation With everything going on with treat recalls, I'm reconsidering making my own treats for the pups. For those that have a dehydrator, can you recommend one that won't burn a hole in my pocket? Thanks! |
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05-22-2013, 11:01 AM | #2 |
YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OK
Posts: 278
| I think this is the one I have. I don't have anything to compare it with it being my 1st, but it works so its good enough for me lol Amazon.com: Nesco American Harvest FD-61WHC... |
05-22-2013, 03:01 PM | #3 |
Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas
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| I have an Excaliber...I did a whole bunch of research on dehydrators, because I knew nothing about them....mine was expensive, but I needed the large one because I do lots of jerky for all these babies...but the thing about the Excaliber is the way the trays are placed in relationship to the fans/heat/blowing across the meat/trays. I did not want to be having to reposition trays so that all the meat was done evenly....they come in different sizes.....the smaller ones are not as expensive. |
05-22-2013, 03:46 PM | #4 | |
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05-22-2013, 06:21 PM | #5 | |
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05-23-2013, 06:17 AM | #6 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern VA
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| Thanks for recommendations. Couple questions.. 1. How long does it usually take to dehydrate: Fruites Veggies Meat 2. How long have you guys had the dehydrator? |
05-23-2013, 12:01 PM | #7 |
YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OK
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| I've only had mine 6 months or so and all I make is beef jerky lol I'm an addict :P. How long depends on what kind of meet you're using and how thin it is. I usually make ground beef jerky and usually takes around 5 hours I think. I got the book out to look at fruit and vegetable times for you but they're all different. the min time on the different veggies range between 3-6 hours and the max time is 10-20 depending on the vegetable you're drying. fruits 3-18 min 8-16 max. If you have certain fruits and vegetables in mind I can look them up for you |
05-23-2013, 12:09 PM | #8 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern VA
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| I stopped by Costco to see what they had.. Saw a brand called: Wiring Pro I couldn't find much info/review on this particular model. DHR60SIL It was only $40. Hobbette: I'm guessing you make snacks for your furballs. What do you usually make for them? I need to find snacks that's low fat... I weighted Magnus last night and he's GAINED!!! *sigh* |
05-23-2013, 12:36 PM | #9 |
YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OK
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| Actually the snacks I made are usually for us lol. My 2 usually get fresh vegetables when I'm making dinner, but I've never dehydrated anything for them. Yuri has a tendency to turn his nose up at his dog food if he starts getting many meaty type treats, holding out for the good stuff 8-/ so I try to stick to lighter less satisfying foods that don't really fill them up. They absolutely LOVE the white crunchy part of lettuce near the core. |
05-23-2013, 02:01 PM | #10 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member | I have a Nesco one. It depends how much are you going to use it. I am going to get a Excalibur. I use mine a lot with fruit, herbs, dog treats.
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05-23-2013, 02:05 PM | #11 | |
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05-23-2013, 05:33 PM | #12 |
Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas
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| I got the 9 tray stainless steel tray unit, with the 26 hour timer...I cant remember what I Paid for mine...seems like it was over $500.00...like I said, I wanted to get the very best I could possibly afford....and when I figure in the savings in vet bills and the heartache of watching a baby die because of tainted doggie treats purchased, it has more than paid for itself!!..I like stainless steel trays, figure they would last forever....I think this thing comes with a 10 year warranty....I have had my Excalibur for 5 years...not even one second of problems....I absolutely adore my machine! Last edited by Yorkiemom1; 05-23-2013 at 05:34 PM. |
05-23-2013, 06:52 PM | #13 | |
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05-23-2013, 07:27 PM | #14 |
Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas
Posts: 9,462
| No rust and they are wearing well....I would guess if the trays started rusting, maybe the company would replace them....these units are first class and the company seems to be as well....like I said the quality of the machine has not provided me the opportunity to have to deal with replacement or repair....NOT COMPLAINING!!!!! |
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