Re: 9-tray Excalibur dehydrator, where do you put it?

[Guest guest]

> Ok so I'm finally giving in and buying an Excalibur dehydrator. I'm > hoping to get a 9-tray since everyone who has one has recommended going with the  > larger size.>> I'm just wondering where people put them, since they are too big for a> countertop. Do you just put it on the floor? Should I be looking at > building a little cabinet for it to sit on?>> Thanks,> Kat>I consdered buying an Excaliber when everyone was recommending them. But two things prevented me: one is the temperature quirks I kept reading about at various sites that reviewed the things; the other was the price. (And for the price, they certainly shouldn't have any annoying quirks!)  But I was looking for a rectangular or square stackable tray dehydrator. So I bought a square Nesco American Harvest model (they used to make only circular ones). It works very well; I like it; and it cost WAY less than the Excaliber. I do keep it on a corner of one of my countertops, where it fits quite nicely. n-- I blog at www.ReformedRevelry.wordpress.com

[Guest guest]

Hi n,

That does look like a nice model if I was only interested in dehydrating small

amounts of food. I was actually looking for a large one to do lots of food, and

also to do yogurt. I don't think the Nesco one can do yogurt since there isn't a

large empty chamber, but rather the trays make up the unit.

So I don't necessarily need a countertop model, but just wondering what people

do with their larger models. Are they on the floor?

Thanks,

Kat

> So I bought a square Nesco American Harvest model (they used to make only

> circular ones). It works very well; I like it; and it cost WAY less than

> the Excaliber. I do keep it on a corner of one of my countertops, where it

> fits quite nicely.

>

> n

>

> --

> I blog at www.ReformedRevelry.wordpress.com

>

[Guest guest]

Hi n,

That does look like a nice model if I was only interested in dehydrating small

amounts of food. I was actually looking for a large one to do lots of food, and

also to do yogurt. I don't think the Nesco one can do yogurt since there isn't a

large empty chamber, but rather the trays make up the unit.

So I don't necessarily need a countertop model, but just wondering what people

do with their larger models. Are they on the floor?

Thanks,

Kat

> So I bought a square Nesco American Harvest model (they used to make only

> circular ones). It works very well; I like it; and it cost WAY less than

> the Excaliber. I do keep it on a corner of one of my countertops, where it

> fits quite nicely.

>

> n

>

> --

> I blog at www.ReformedRevelry.wordpress.com

>

[Guest guest]

Hi n,

That does look like a nice model if I was only interested in dehydrating small

amounts of food. I was actually looking for a large one to do lots of food, and

also to do yogurt. I don't think the Nesco one can do yogurt since there isn't a

large empty chamber, but rather the trays make up the unit.

So I don't necessarily need a countertop model, but just wondering what people

do with their larger models. Are they on the floor?

Thanks,

Kat

> So I bought a square Nesco American Harvest model (they used to make only

> circular ones). It works very well; I like it; and it cost WAY less than

> the Excaliber. I do keep it on a corner of one of my countertops, where it

> fits quite nicely.

>

> n

>

> --

> I blog at www.ReformedRevelry.wordpress.com

>

[Guest guest]

You will love your dehydrator. I make 5 trays a week of dried

grapes aka raisins because my husband loves them so much! I use it to crisp

things up – like chopping up a loaf of bread, dehydrating it & using

it for breadcrumbs. And culturing yogurt. It’s very versatile. You

will start looking for things to dry in it!

I have mine sitting on a metal card catalog table in my “dining”

room, near an outlet. It gets quite warm, blows hot air continuously while it

runs.

Beware of eating too much dried fruit at once. Dried pineapple

is awesome, so good luck with that.

Carol

CD 21 yrs SCD 5 yrs

From:

BTVC-SCD [mailto:BTVC-SCD ] On Behalf Of scdkat

Ok so I'm finally giving in and buying an

Excalibur dehydrator. I'm hoping to

get a 9-tray since everyone who has one has recommended going with the larger

size.

I'm just wondering where people put them, since they are too big for a

countertop. Do you just put it on the floor? Should I be looking at building a

little cabinet for it to sit on?

Thanks,

Kat

[Guest guest]

You will love your dehydrator. I make 5 trays a week of dried

grapes aka raisins because my husband loves them so much! I use it to crisp

things up – like chopping up a loaf of bread, dehydrating it & using

it for breadcrumbs. And culturing yogurt. It’s very versatile. You

will start looking for things to dry in it!

I have mine sitting on a metal card catalog table in my “dining”

room, near an outlet. It gets quite warm, blows hot air continuously while it

runs.

Beware of eating too much dried fruit at once. Dried pineapple

is awesome, so good luck with that.

Carol

CD 21 yrs SCD 5 yrs

From:

BTVC-SCD [mailto:BTVC-SCD ] On Behalf Of scdkat

Ok so I'm finally giving in and buying an

Excalibur dehydrator. I'm hoping to

get a 9-tray since everyone who has one has recommended going with the larger

size.

I'm just wondering where people put them, since they are too big for a

countertop. Do you just put it on the floor? Should I be looking at building a

little cabinet for it to sit on?

Thanks,

Kat

[Guest guest]

You will love your dehydrator. I make 5 trays a week of dried

grapes aka raisins because my husband loves them so much! I use it to crisp

things up – like chopping up a loaf of bread, dehydrating it & using

it for breadcrumbs. And culturing yogurt. It’s very versatile. You

will start looking for things to dry in it!

I have mine sitting on a metal card catalog table in my “dining”

room, near an outlet. It gets quite warm, blows hot air continuously while it

runs.

Beware of eating too much dried fruit at once. Dried pineapple

is awesome, so good luck with that.

Carol

CD 21 yrs SCD 5 yrs

From:

BTVC-SCD [mailto:BTVC-SCD ] On Behalf Of scdkat

Ok so I'm finally giving in and buying an

Excalibur dehydrator. I'm hoping to

get a 9-tray since everyone who has one has recommended going with the larger

size.

I'm just wondering where people put them, since they are too big for a

countertop. Do you just put it on the floor? Should I be looking at building a

little cabinet for it to sit on?

Thanks,

Kat

[Guest guest]

Hi Kat,I also bought the Nesco American Harvest last month (the FD-80 square model), and it has been going non-stop. I love it!. I'm actually keeping mine on a table in the laundry area, but I've brought it into the kitchen on occasion. You can increase the capacity for dehyrdrating purposes by purchasing additional trays (sold individually). Unfortunately, it does not lend itself to yoghurt. I just emailed the manufacturer earlier this week to suggest they produce a shell casing at least 5.5 inches high to accommodate a large volume of yoghurt. I'll let you know if I hear back from them. Might I suggest that you (and other interested parties) also contact them, and express interest in the yoghurt application, since they have already heard from me. I have told them about the

SCD marketplace that would welcome this, so the more they hear from us, the better. Their unit is very affordable, and especially so if we can use if for yoghurt as well.All the best,Vivien

Hi n,

That does look like a nice model if I was only interested in dehydrating small amounts of food. I was actually looking for a large one to do lots of food, and also to do yogurt. I don't think the Nesco one can do yogurt since there isn't a large empty chamber, but rather the trays make up the unit.

So I don't necessarily need a countertop model, but just wondering what people do with their larger models. Are they on the floor?

Thanks,

Kat

> So I bought a square Nesco American Harvest model (they used to make only

> circular ones). It works very well; I like it; and it cost WAY less than

> the Excaliber. I do keep it on a corner of one of my countertops, where it

> fits quite nicely.

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[Guest guest]

Hi Kat,I also bought the Nesco American Harvest last month (the FD-80 square model), and it has been going non-stop. I love it!. I'm actually keeping mine on a table in the laundry area, but I've brought it into the kitchen on occasion. You can increase the capacity for dehyrdrating purposes by purchasing additional trays (sold individually). Unfortunately, it does not lend itself to yoghurt. I just emailed the manufacturer earlier this week to suggest they produce a shell casing at least 5.5 inches high to accommodate a large volume of yoghurt. I'll let you know if I hear back from them. Might I suggest that you (and other interested parties) also contact them, and express interest in the yoghurt application, since they have already heard from me. I have told them about the

SCD marketplace that would welcome this, so the more they hear from us, the better. Their unit is very affordable, and especially so if we can use if for yoghurt as well.All the best,Vivien

Hi n,

That does look like a nice model if I was only interested in dehydrating small amounts of food. I was actually looking for a large one to do lots of food, and also to do yogurt. I don't think the Nesco one can do yogurt since there isn't a large empty chamber, but rather the trays make up the unit.

So I don't necessarily need a countertop model, but just wondering what people do with their larger models. Are they on the floor?

Thanks,

Kat

> So I bought a square Nesco American Harvest model (they used to make only

> circular ones). It works very well; I like it; and it cost WAY less than

> the Excaliber. I do keep it on a corner of one of my countertops, where it

> fits quite nicely.

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[Guest guest]

Hi Kat,I also bought the Nesco American Harvest last month (the FD-80 square model), and it has been going non-stop. I love it!. I'm actually keeping mine on a table in the laundry area, but I've brought it into the kitchen on occasion. You can increase the capacity for dehyrdrating purposes by purchasing additional trays (sold individually). Unfortunately, it does not lend itself to yoghurt. I just emailed the manufacturer earlier this week to suggest they produce a shell casing at least 5.5 inches high to accommodate a large volume of yoghurt. I'll let you know if I hear back from them. Might I suggest that you (and other interested parties) also contact them, and express interest in the yoghurt application, since they have already heard from me. I have told them about the

SCD marketplace that would welcome this, so the more they hear from us, the better. Their unit is very affordable, and especially so if we can use if for yoghurt as well.All the best,Vivien

Hi n,

That does look like a nice model if I was only interested in dehydrating small amounts of food. I was actually looking for a large one to do lots of food, and also to do yogurt. I don't think the Nesco one can do yogurt since there isn't a large empty chamber, but rather the trays make up the unit.

So I don't necessarily need a countertop model, but just wondering what people do with their larger models. Are they on the floor?

Thanks,

Kat

> So I bought a square Nesco American Harvest model (they used to make only

> circular ones). It works very well; I like it; and it cost WAY less than

> the Excaliber. I do keep it on a corner of one of my countertops, where it

> fits quite nicely.

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[Guest guest]

How do you like the 5-tray model? I'm wondering should I get the 5 or 9-tray.

How much yogurt could you do in the 5-tray? I'm only looking to do about 3

liters at a time, since more than that would be problematic when heating/cooling

the milk.

I actually tried some dried fruit out this summer and while I did ok with it, I

will not eat too much. I think I was developing some yeast-like rashes from too

much sugar.

I'm looking to use the dehydrator for whole meals that I can take

traveling/camping. I have a book from the library about it, sounds like it could

be very useful. Also I'm hoping to make some zucchini noodles and " granola " out

of dehydrated baked goods.

Thanks,

Kat

>

> You will love your dehydrator. I make 5 trays a week of dried grapes aka

> raisins because my husband loves them so much! I use it to crisp things up -

> like chopping up a loaf of bread, dehydrating it & using it for breadcrumbs.

> And culturing yogurt. It's very versatile. You will start looking for things

> to dry in it!

>

> I have mine sitting on a metal card catalog table in my " dining " room, near

> an outlet. It gets quite warm, blows hot air continuously while it runs.

>

> Beware of eating too much dried fruit at once. Dried pineapple is awesome,

> so good luck with that.

>

> Carol

>

> CD 21 yrs SCD 5 yrs

>

[Guest guest]

How do you like the 5-tray model? I'm wondering should I get the 5 or 9-tray.

How much yogurt could you do in the 5-tray? I'm only looking to do about 3

liters at a time, since more than that would be problematic when heating/cooling

the milk.

I actually tried some dried fruit out this summer and while I did ok with it, I

will not eat too much. I think I was developing some yeast-like rashes from too

much sugar.

I'm looking to use the dehydrator for whole meals that I can take

traveling/camping. I have a book from the library about it, sounds like it could

be very useful. Also I'm hoping to make some zucchini noodles and " granola " out

of dehydrated baked goods.

Thanks,

Kat

>

> You will love your dehydrator. I make 5 trays a week of dried grapes aka

> raisins because my husband loves them so much! I use it to crisp things up -

> like chopping up a loaf of bread, dehydrating it & using it for breadcrumbs.

> And culturing yogurt. It's very versatile. You will start looking for things

> to dry in it!

>

> I have mine sitting on a metal card catalog table in my " dining " room, near

> an outlet. It gets quite warm, blows hot air continuously while it runs.

>

> Beware of eating too much dried fruit at once. Dried pineapple is awesome,

> so good luck with that.

>

> Carol

>

> CD 21 yrs SCD 5 yrs

>

[Guest guest]

How do you like the 5-tray model? I'm wondering should I get the 5 or 9-tray.

How much yogurt could you do in the 5-tray? I'm only looking to do about 3

liters at a time, since more than that would be problematic when heating/cooling

the milk.

I actually tried some dried fruit out this summer and while I did ok with it, I

will not eat too much. I think I was developing some yeast-like rashes from too

much sugar.

I'm looking to use the dehydrator for whole meals that I can take

traveling/camping. I have a book from the library about it, sounds like it could

be very useful. Also I'm hoping to make some zucchini noodles and " granola " out

of dehydrated baked goods.

Thanks,

Kat

>

> You will love your dehydrator. I make 5 trays a week of dried grapes aka

> raisins because my husband loves them so much! I use it to crisp things up -

> like chopping up a loaf of bread, dehydrating it & using it for breadcrumbs.

> And culturing yogurt. It's very versatile. You will start looking for things

> to dry in it!

>

> I have mine sitting on a metal card catalog table in my " dining " room, near

> an outlet. It gets quite warm, blows hot air continuously while it runs.

>

> Beware of eating too much dried fruit at once. Dried pineapple is awesome,

> so good luck with that.

>

> Carol

>

> CD 21 yrs SCD 5 yrs

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Vivien,

Have you heard of the Good 4 U dehydrators? They're almost identical to

Excalibur but they're missing the front door. The tray inserts when all placed

in will form a sealed door. They're also much more economical than the

Excalibur. I'm wondering if it might be good to write them to propose they add a

door to their model.

Thanks,

Kat

>

> Hi Kat,

> I also bought the Nesco American Harvest last month (the FD-80 square model),

and it has been going non-stop.  I love it!.  I'm actually keeping mine on a

table in the laundry area, but I've brought it into the kitchen on occasion.

 You can increase the capacity for dehyrdrating purposes by purchasing

additional trays (sold individually).  

> Unfortunately, it does not lend itself to yoghurt.  I just emailed the

manufacturer earlier this week to suggest they produce a shell casing at least

5.5 inches high to accommodate a large volume of yoghurt.  I'll let you know if

I hear back from them.  Might I suggest that you (and other interested parties)

also contact them, and express interest in the yoghurt application, since they

have already heard from me.  I have told them about the SCD marketplace that

would welcome this, so the more they hear from us, the better.  Their unit is

very affordable, and especially so if we can use if for yoghurt as well.

> All the best,Vivien

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Vivien,

Have you heard of the Good 4 U dehydrators? They're almost identical to

Excalibur but they're missing the front door. The tray inserts when all placed

in will form a sealed door. They're also much more economical than the

Excalibur. I'm wondering if it might be good to write them to propose they add a

door to their model.

Thanks,

Kat

>

> Hi Kat,

> I also bought the Nesco American Harvest last month (the FD-80 square model),

and it has been going non-stop.  I love it!.  I'm actually keeping mine on a

table in the laundry area, but I've brought it into the kitchen on occasion.

 You can increase the capacity for dehyrdrating purposes by purchasing

additional trays (sold individually).  

> Unfortunately, it does not lend itself to yoghurt.  I just emailed the

manufacturer earlier this week to suggest they produce a shell casing at least

5.5 inches high to accommodate a large volume of yoghurt.  I'll let you know if

I hear back from them.  Might I suggest that you (and other interested parties)

also contact them, and express interest in the yoghurt application, since they

have already heard from me.  I have told them about the SCD marketplace that

would welcome this, so the more they hear from us, the better.  Their unit is

very affordable, and especially so if we can use if for yoghurt as well.

> All the best,Vivien

>

[Guest guest]

At 10:06 AM 9/30/2009, you wrote:

I'm just wondering where people

put them, since they are too big for a

countertop. Do you just put it on the floor? Should I be looking at

building a

little cabinet for it to sit on?

Well, I have so much SCD STUFF, from baking sheets to muffin tins to

mixing bowls to you name it that I found an office storage cabinet in the

" hurt " section of my Office Depot ($350 cabinet for $25) which

very nicely holds both my Excalburs in the dining room, 'cause my little

mid-60s galley style kitchen won;t hold half the stuff I have!

—

Marilyn

New

Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001

Darn Good SCD Cook

No Human Children

Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund

[Guest guest]

At 10:06 AM 9/30/2009, you wrote:

I'm just wondering where people

put them, since they are too big for a

countertop. Do you just put it on the floor? Should I be looking at

building a

little cabinet for it to sit on?

Well, I have so much SCD STUFF, from baking sheets to muffin tins to

mixing bowls to you name it that I found an office storage cabinet in the

" hurt " section of my Office Depot ($350 cabinet for $25) which

very nicely holds both my Excalburs in the dining room, 'cause my little

mid-60s galley style kitchen won;t hold half the stuff I have!

—

Marilyn

New

Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001

Darn Good SCD Cook

No Human Children

Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund

[Guest guest]

At 10:06 AM 9/30/2009, you wrote:

I'm just wondering where people

put them, since they are too big for a

countertop. Do you just put it on the floor? Should I be looking at

building a

little cabinet for it to sit on?

Well, I have so much SCD STUFF, from baking sheets to muffin tins to

mixing bowls to you name it that I found an office storage cabinet in the

" hurt " section of my Office Depot ($350 cabinet for $25) which

very nicely holds both my Excalburs in the dining room, 'cause my little

mid-60s galley style kitchen won;t hold half the stuff I have!

—

Marilyn

New

Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001

Darn Good SCD Cook

No Human Children

Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund

[Guest guest]

I hadn't heard of the GOOD 4 U before. Couldn't find their website - only suppliers' info, though it appears to be a good option.Vivien

Kat wrote:

Have you heard of the Good 4 U dehydrators? They're almost identical to Excalibur but they're missing the front door. The tray inserts when all placed in will form a sealed door. They're also much more economical than the Excalibur. I'm wondering if it might be good to write them to propose they add a door to their model.> I also bought the Nesco American Harvest last month (the FD-80 square model), and it has been going non-stop. I love it!. I'm actually keeping mine on a table in the laundry area, but I've brought it into the kitchen on occasion. You can increase the capacity for dehyrdrating purposes by purchasing additional trays (sold individually) .

> Unfortunately, it does not lend itself to yoghurt. I just emailed the manufacturer earlier this week to suggest they produce a shell casing at least 5.5 inches high to accommodate a large volume of yoghurt. I'll let you know if I hear back from them. Might I suggest that you (and other interested parties) also contact them, and express interest in the yoghurt application, since they have already heard from me. I have told them about the SCD marketplace that would welcome this, so the more they hear from us, the better. Their unit is very affordable, and especially so if we can use if for yoghurt as well.

> All the best,Vivien

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[Guest guest]

Granola is delicious – just add nuts & dried fruit

<g>. Eat it with honey and yogurt, especially vanilla yogurt.

Are you going to try making jerky? I haven’t tried yet.

Fruit leather is easy but I have not yet mastered spreading it out so that it

is thinner in the middle.

Carol

From:

BTVC-SCD [mailto:BTVC-SCD ] On Behalf Of scdkat

I'm looking to use the dehydrator for whole meals that I can take

traveling/camping. I have a book from the library about it, sounds like it

could be very useful. Also I'm hoping to make some zucchini noodles and

" granola " out of dehydrated baked goods.

Thanks,

Kat

[Guest guest]

Granola is delicious – just add nuts & dried fruit

<g>. Eat it with honey and yogurt, especially vanilla yogurt.

Are you going to try making jerky? I haven’t tried yet.

Fruit leather is easy but I have not yet mastered spreading it out so that it

is thinner in the middle.

Carol

From:

BTVC-SCD [mailto:BTVC-SCD ] On Behalf Of scdkat

I'm looking to use the dehydrator for whole meals that I can take

traveling/camping. I have a book from the library about it, sounds like it

could be very useful. Also I'm hoping to make some zucchini noodles and

" granola " out of dehydrated baked goods.

Thanks,

Kat

[Guest guest]

We have a little cart on wheels in the kitchen. The dehydrator fits well on top

of it.

Holly

Crohn's

SCD 12/01/08

>

> > So I bought a square Nesco American Harvest model (they used to make only

> > circular ones). It works very well; I like it; and it cost WAY less than

> > the Excaliber. I do keep it on a corner of one of my countertops, where it

> > fits quite nicely.

> >

> > n

> >

> > --

> > I blog at www.ReformedRevelry.wordpress.com

> >

>

[Guest guest]

We have a little cart on wheels in the kitchen. The dehydrator fits well on top

of it.

Holly

Crohn's

SCD 12/01/08

>

> > So I bought a square Nesco American Harvest model (they used to make only

> > circular ones). It works very well; I like it; and it cost WAY less than

> > the Excaliber. I do keep it on a corner of one of my countertops, where it

> > fits quite nicely.

> >

> > n

> >

> > --

> > I blog at www.ReformedRevelry.wordpress.com

> >

>

[Guest guest]

We have a little cart on wheels in the kitchen. The dehydrator fits well on top

of it.

Holly

Crohn's

SCD 12/01/08

>

> > So I bought a square Nesco American Harvest model (they used to make only

> > circular ones). It works very well; I like it; and it cost WAY less than

> > the Excaliber. I do keep it on a corner of one of my countertops, where it

> > fits quite nicely.

> >

> > n

> >

> > --

> > I blog at www.ReformedRevelry.wordpress.com

> >

>