Best Buy Dehydrator..?

[Greg]

Looking to buy a food dehydrator but only want to spend between £30 - 60
Any thoughts or recommendations on which is the best to get for the money..?

Cheers
Greg

 

[jacko1066]

I use a westfelia dehydrated, cost around £35, not had any problems yet!!


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[Greg]

I use a westfelia dehydrated, cost around £35, not had any problems yet!!


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Thank you..can you tell me which model it is please..?

 

[Shewie]

I have this one Greg ...

http://www2.westfalia.net/shops/hou...drating_appliances/193811-food_dehydrator.htm

There's no heat control or timer so you need to adjust drying times accordingly, a simple plug in socket timer works well though.

I'm thinking about upgrading mine and will probably try and sell it, by the time I've boxed it up and posted I'll probably only get a tenner back on it.

 

[shaggystu]

This was posted on another thread, I'm probably going to order one soon.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/350975469840?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Cheers,

Stuart.

 

[Greg]

I mainly want it for jerky and fruit leathers...have you used it for that purpose

 

[Dave]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Andre...ermostat-/301216176685?_trksid=p2054897.l4275

I got one of these Greg and it works very well. Jerky tastes like crap though unless its smoky.

 

[MikeLA]

Thats the one I have and like it

 

[tartanferret]

I'm thinking about upgrading mine and will probably try and sell it, by the time I've boxed it up and posted I'll probably only get a tenner back on it.

I went for one of these mate..

http://m.ukjuicers.com/stockli-dehydrator-stainless-steel-trays-timer

I wouldn't go for the proper stockli silicone sheets though (mine never get used) and put the money towards an extra stainless drying tray.

 

[Greg]

Thanks for the info ..Think I'll go for the evilbay one...

 

[Teepee]

Andrew James user too; http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Andrew-Ja...=UK_HGKitchen_SmallApp_RL&hash=item565f95cf3b

This is the bigger model. Been on the go for nearly a year now with no issues. I wanted an Excalibur but they were a bit spendy for me at the time so I tried this one to see. Not been disappointed.

The smaller ones just don't do enough at one time for my use. I use rice paper for fruit leather, it dries out quicker and is obviously edible.

 

[Greg]

Andrew James user too; http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Andrew-Ja...=UK_HGKitchen_SmallApp_RL&hash=item565f95cf3b

This is the bigger model. Been on the go for nearly a year now with no issues. I wanted an Excalibur but they were a bit spendy for me at the time so I tried this one to see. Not been disappointed.

The smaller ones just don't do enough at one time for my use. I use rice paper for fruit leather, it dries out quicker and is obviously edible.

Ahh..now you've thrown a spanner in my preverbial works....
Guess I'll have to check this one out...does look alot bigger than the other...and within my budget too...:thinkerg:
:Thinkingo................Going to go for this one now :why:.........Thanks....

 

[tom.moran]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Andre...ermostat-/301216176685?_trksid=p2054897.l4275

I got one of these Greg and it works very well. Jerky tastes like crap though unless its smoky.

i have one of these, its great, as for a timer, i just set an alarm or adjust the start time if im going to be out

 

[Greg]

Already looked at that one..and besides Teepee has made my mind up for me.
Thanks for your input though..much appreciated...by the way jerky is nice when left in a good marinade for 24hrs before being dried

 

[rik_uk3]

Andrew James user too; http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Andrew-Ja...=UK_HGKitchen_SmallApp_RL&hash=item565f95cf3b

This is the bigger model. Been on the go for nearly a year now with no issues. I wanted an Excalibur but they were a bit spendy for me at the time so I tried this one to see. Not been disappointed.

The smaller ones just don't do enough at one time for my use. I use rice paper for fruit leather, it dries out quicker and is obviously edible.

I've a couple of the Westphalia driers which work fine but the motor is playing up on one (been used a lot for five or six years so can't complain) and I've been thinking of getting the one you linked to...I'll buy it now as its come recommended

 

[rik_uk3]

Already looked at that one..and besides Teepee has made my mind up for me.
Thanks for your input though..much appreciated...by the way jerky is nice when left in a good marinade for 24hrs before being dried

What marinade are you using Greg? Have you tried sherry and smoked paprika?

 

[Dave]

I think I'd have gone for the big one too, if I had known about it.
I kept messing around with different marinades, involving worcstershire sauce and spices and it always came out bloody awful. Dog liked it though!
A bottle of Liquid Smoke, made a very nice batch though...

 

[UKarmr]

How about this one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-6-Tray-Food-Dehydrator-Commercial-Preserve-Fruit-Jerky-Dryer-Thermostat-600W-/400516350315?pt=UK_HGKitchen_SmallApp_RL&hash=item5d40a2816b

Blatant Excalibur copy...

 

[Teepee]

Ahh..now you've thrown a spanner in my preverbial works....
Guess I'll have to check this one out...does look alot bigger than the other...and within my budget too...:thinkerg:
:Thinkingo................Going to go for this one now :why:.........Thanks....

You can always count on me to complicate things. Hope you get on with it Greg. The temps on mine are a bit lower than set to but I just give it 5 more degrees F. FWIW, I've never run it at full heat, I think it's too hot for the food, especially veg and it will just shorten it's life.

I've a couple of the Westphalia driers which work fine but the motor is playing up on one (been used a lot for five or six years so can't complain) and I've been thinking of getting the one you linked to...I'll buy it now as its come recommended

That's good service Rik, I'll be happy if mine lasts that long.