Excalibur Food Dehydrator and Standard Round Dehydrator Comparison

[2groomer]

Thanks for the video..loved the comparison on the different dehydrators. Am considering an Excalibur, wasn't sure whether the 2900 or 3900. Think I'll go with the 3900.

[kouzzzz1]

Great video...thanks

[zekehooper]

Hey John, have you seen the "Good Eats" show where Alton Brown uses a box fan and air filters to make jerky? I know you are a vegain so you may not have seen it since it is about meat, but I was wondering if it was safe to do it this way? The science behind it is sound but not "cooking the meat before seems like a bad idea?

[rawfoods]

Haven't seen that specific show. I do like Good Eats, and have met Alton at a Gourmet Show.. We got into a debate... I would not know about the saftey of dehydrating without an added heat source, especially with meat that may contain bacteria. I would probably dry herbs in this way (altons way) but not meats. I have had problems with ambient air currents drying foods (without fan)

[xsliceofheavenx]

so the 3900 model works better than the 2900 model?

[rawfoods]

The 3900 and 2900 work the same. The 3900 is the upgraded model, and has upgraded components and a longer warranty.

[rawfoods]

They work exactly the same. The 3900 just has some "upgraded" parts and 2x longer warranty. In most cases, I recommend the 3900 for 2x longer warranty and better durability.

[FiftyIsNifty]

I am starting to compare dehydrators, and am leaning towards the Excalibur. I will be using my dehydrator mainly just for myself most ot the time, and so I am thinking about purchasing the 2500/4-tray model, and also I don't have the funds for the larger models. This video was helpful; thank you.

[crosspecans]

tell the guy on the camera to lower the camera some. get more of you and the product in the picture. amazing dehydrator. im using my oven...grrrr

[rawfoods]

Yes, I know, that was an issue. Next time, that will not be an issue :)

[Zippypo]

I have a round dehydrator it came from Wal Mart. Actually it was a gift. It is a Nesco with the top piece being a fan and heater.

Do you have anything like that to compare?

I would prefer the Excalibur just for the fact it is square.

I only use it a few times a year so can't justify the large expense at the moment.

Thanks for all your videos.

[rawfoods]

Some nescos have the adjustable thermometer. Some don't. They still have the issue with vertical airflow and tray rotation and uneven drying.

[loveguitars]

Excellent 5 Stars.

John please d a Comparison on Blenders like the Vita Mix and the Blendtec.

Thank you

[rawfoods]

Thats in the works..

[Dreadwitch]

my good4you dehydrator has all of that.. plus a timer and was cheaper if you figured in the usable drying space to unit cost. i made some awesome kale chips in it 3 days ago at 105 degrees too. o_o

[rawfoods]

I have had bad luck with the good4you dehydrators. Watch for my comparison between that and the excalibur soon. The Good4you is a "cheap" knock off of the excaliburs that are made in China. Some of the problems I have had with them:

1. not maintaining constant temperature

2. slide-in trays melting due to problems with heat regulation

3. short warranty

4. uneven drying / Food molding.

Does it work? Yes, but there are problems, with it. The old addage is true: you get what you pay for..

[Dreadwitch]

interesting. I've not had any of those problems... yet... and i didn't pay for it... i did some work for it =^-^= hrmm ok.. maybe alittle uneven drying... i did notice the lowest and highest tray need to be traded into the center about half way thru drying to get an even dry. o_o