El Presidente Hillbillios Posted January 7, 2011 Well i was thinking since the Aussie dollar is so good against the US dollar at the mo. Maybe its time for a new dehydrator? My old one has melted all its trays a couple of years ago and i have been pesisting with it although id love something a bit better with adjustable temperature too. So What do you guys have and what do you suggest? My old one was an old k-tel style no frills- junkerama special, but now im looking at an Excalibur either 5 or 9 tray. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortly Posted January 7, 2011 WOW that is a seriously flash toy Go for the 9 tray No matter how big your unit is you never seem to have enough room. Every time you have a glut of fruit or a decent sized batch of jerky you'll be glad you did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marcel Posted January 7, 2011 Funny you should ask. Aldi just released a dehydrator yesterday. Should be on sale for the week, or until they sell out. http://www.aldi.com.au/au/html/offers/2827_16553.htm I remember hearing about them the last time they had these dehydrators and apparently they're not too bad, especially if you consider that they're only $40 . They're variable temperature, unlike the k-tel cheapo ones. The downside, I recall, is that they don't get hot enough to do good jerky, but for fungi and fruit, she's beaut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Distracted Posted January 7, 2011 I have a sunbeam, bought it for like $100 but I was in a desperate hurry and i'd do it again if I had to Good model though, 3 different temps and 5 trays I think... Not worth the price though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JDanger Posted January 7, 2011 Also using a 5-tray 3-heat Sunbeam. Picked it up for $70 and I reckon it was a worthy enough investment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
migraineur Posted January 7, 2011 http://www.sunbeam.com.au/Pages/Browse/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=1096 I got that one from The Good Guys for $110 or something. It has 3 heat settings and I dig it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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El Presidente Hillbillios Posted January 8, 2011 i was just looking at a nesco, they look awessome for the money. I dont know if they have em in 240 volts for the Aussie supply though. I think if thaey have a 240 volt one that will be the one ill get. http://www.nesco.com/category_449f7f01f1ea/subcategory_39febe0b9343/product_d633d5c130a1/session_79f7f140913c/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darklight Posted January 8, 2011 but now im looking at an Excalibur either 5 or 9 tray. I've got one like that, probably same manufacturer, different badge, and it's been really good I can get 3kg sliced cow dried into yummy jerky in a session. I just wish tomatoes didn't lose so much of their volume when they dry or I'd use it more often Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solomon Posted January 8, 2011 ask on freecycle? i just picked one up off there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alkatrope Posted January 10, 2011 Got me an EziDri last year, works a beaut! http://www.ezidridehydrators.com.au/prod03.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
