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This post is an attempt to describe my ideal food dehydrator:
• Ideally, it would also be a *large* electric convection oven (like the size of a regular kitchen oven, and usable as one), and an air fryer.
• It would have at least ten fine mesh stainless steel racks, the huge size of oven racks.
• It would also come with oven racks (but ten isn't a requirement).
• Temperature could range from 0° F. to at least 550° F., with increments of 1° F.
• I don't care if it's not digital, as long as it's accurate. Digital is fine, as long as it doesn't have imposed limits that non-digital ovens lack.
• The ability to run it without it automatically shutting off after a certain amount of time.
• The ability to run it with it automatically shutting off after a certain period of time.
• A regular electric stovetop, with metal burners (not gas; not flat-top)
• The ability to run the fans at any temperature, including 0° F.
• The ability to use the heat with the fans off (and have it cook like an oven that isn't a convection oven)
• The fans should be placed at the back (not on the bottom, nor on the top).
• It should have a regular oven light.
• If the door is more transparent than a regular oven door, it should be sturdy and high quality like an traditional oven door, without a manual latch, and without letting heat escape.
• It should have the option to have only the top heat on (for broiling and such), only the bottom heat on, only the side heat on, or all at the same time. Or any configuration not mentioned.
• It should be lined with a reflective surface inside to increase the heat, via infrared.
• The fans should be able to be quite strong, and there should be several, or else large.
• The fans should have different strength settings.
• Vents should be able to open to release more moisture.
• Vents should be able to close to lock in the moisture and heat.
• It should come with fruit leather inserts, but if it doesn't that's not the end of the world.
• It should have a lifetime warranty.
• Ideally, it would heat in a fashion that you couldn't actually see the heating element. This would allow for other features here, and would be easier to clean. It would make using it safer, too.
• There would be a clean setting that can get hot enough to completely strip the seasoning off cast-iron pans in one clean, as some ovens have been known to do.
• The sides of the oven should be able to produce heat, too, just as the bottom and the top. The back should have the fans.
• It should be free of materials that would necessitate a California prop whatever warning.
• It should be affordable enough to become mainstream, rather than a luxury oven.
• It should tell you both the actual temperature inside the oven, and the temperature it is set to become/maintain.
• Any feature combinations that I referenced with safety issues should be addressed to ensure it runs safely.
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• Ideally, it would also be a *large* electric convection oven (like the size of a regular kitchen oven, and usable as one), and an air fryer.
• It would have at least ten fine mesh stainless steel racks, the huge size of oven racks.
• It would also come with oven racks (but ten isn't a requirement).
• Temperature could range from 0° F. to at least 550° F., with increments of 1° F.
• I don't care if it's not digital, as long as it's accurate. Digital is fine, as long as it doesn't have imposed limits that non-digital ovens lack.
• The ability to run it without it automatically shutting off after a certain amount of time.
• The ability to run it with it automatically shutting off after a certain period of time.
• A regular electric stovetop, with metal burners (not gas; not flat-top)
• The ability to run the fans at any temperature, including 0° F.
• The ability to use the heat with the fans off (and have it cook like an oven that isn't a convection oven)
• The fans should be placed at the back (not on the bottom, nor on the top).
• It should have a regular oven light.
• If the door is more transparent than a regular oven door, it should be sturdy and high quality like an traditional oven door, without a manual latch, and without letting heat escape.
• It should have the option to have only the top heat on (for broiling and such), only the bottom heat on, only the side heat on, or all at the same time. Or any configuration not mentioned.
• It should be lined with a reflective surface inside to increase the heat, via infrared.
• The fans should be able to be quite strong, and there should be several, or else large.
• The fans should have different strength settings.
• Vents should be able to open to release more moisture.
• Vents should be able to close to lock in the moisture and heat.
• It should come with fruit leather inserts, but if it doesn't that's not the end of the world.
• It should have a lifetime warranty.
• Ideally, it would heat in a fashion that you couldn't actually see the heating element. This would allow for other features here, and would be easier to clean. It would make using it safer, too.
• There would be a clean setting that can get hot enough to completely strip the seasoning off cast-iron pans in one clean, as some ovens have been known to do.
• The sides of the oven should be able to produce heat, too, just as the bottom and the top. The back should have the fans.
• It should be free of materials that would necessitate a California prop whatever warning.
• It should be affordable enough to become mainstream, rather than a luxury oven.
• It should tell you both the actual temperature inside the oven, and the temperature it is set to become/maintain.
• Any feature combinations that I referenced with safety issues should be addressed to ensure it runs safely.
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Here is the list of things I specifically look for in a food dehydrator. I'd love to see them all in one spot so I can more quickly evaluate it:
* tray dimensions
* heating element watts
* fan watts
* tray material (i.e. stainless steel)
* temperature range (in Fahrenheit)
* space between trays
* where the fan(s) are located
* a picture of the dehydrator and the trays with an average-sized person next to them for scale.
* timer length
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* tray dimensions
* heating element watts
* fan watts
* tray material (i.e. stainless steel)
* temperature range (in Fahrenheit)
* space between trays
* where the fan(s) are located
* a picture of the dehydrator and the trays with an average-sized person next to them for scale.
* timer length
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I knew I was light-sensitive, but I didn't realize I had a problem with UV (ultraviolet light) particularly until I started using an Echo Show and asking what the UV index was before going outside. Anyway, I was getting eye pain and headaches (starting through my eyes), which made me feel sick and extra light sensitive (for over a day), every once in a while, especially when the weather changed from hot to cold to hot to cold (it's been fluctuating a lot). It didn't take much exposure to do it, either.
Anyway, I've discovered that if I avoid going outside when the UV is high, I don't get those headaches, nor the eye pain, nor the sickness. I had been going out during the worst time of day, before, too (early to mid afternoon).
I figured maybe it was heat exhaustion, or dehydration, but it doesn't have to do with the heat or my hydration (it can be hot with low UV when I haven't had much water and not bother me; high UV does seem to increase my need for water, though). I guess the UV must be higher when the temperature fluctuates here in the spring, or something.
Anyway, the UV index has been up to about 10 for the last few days, at least.
What got me thinking about UV was I noticed a higher amount of freckles on my arms than normal, and my skin looked wrinklier (it doesn't still look wrinklier).
I like to wait until the UV index is about 3 before I go out now.
Anyway, I've discovered that if I avoid going outside when the UV is high, I don't get those headaches, nor the eye pain, nor the sickness. I had been going out during the worst time of day, before, too (early to mid afternoon).
I figured maybe it was heat exhaustion, or dehydration, but it doesn't have to do with the heat or my hydration (it can be hot with low UV when I haven't had much water and not bother me; high UV does seem to increase my need for water, though). I guess the UV must be higher when the temperature fluctuates here in the spring, or something.
Anyway, the UV index has been up to about 10 for the last few days, at least.
What got me thinking about UV was I noticed a higher amount of freckles on my arms than normal, and my skin looked wrinklier (it doesn't still look wrinklier).
I like to wait until the UV index is about 3 before I go out now.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/10/171010143231.htm
Bright light at midday helped people with bipolar disorder.
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Bright light at midday helped people with bipolar disorder.
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• https://truthabouttalc.com/about-talcum-powder/
• https://draxe.com/health/talcum-powder/
According to the links above, talcum powder (which is in baby powder and a host of other products) can contain asbestos and can cause (or increase the risk of obtaining) ovarian cancer when used for feminine hygiene.
Do a web search for talcum powder (without mentioning anything like asbestos or cancer) and see the results!
The takeaway is, don't use products containing talcum powder for feminine hygiene, to prevent diaper rash on babies, etc. Use alternatives instead. In short, don't risk getting asbestos in your system.
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• https://draxe.com/health/talcum-powder/
According to the links above, talcum powder (which is in baby powder and a host of other products) can contain asbestos and can cause (or increase the risk of obtaining) ovarian cancer when used for feminine hygiene.
Do a web search for talcum powder (without mentioning anything like asbestos or cancer) and see the results!
The takeaway is, don't use products containing talcum powder for feminine hygiene, to prevent diaper rash on babies, etc. Use alternatives instead. In short, don't risk getting asbestos in your system.
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