[nannytroll]

you lot are bad influences! I've been umming and ahhing about buying one for a while, now I've had to order one.  . Can't wait for it to arrive 

[devonbarmygardener]

 

[Annen]

you lot are bad influences! I've been umming and ahhing about buying one for a while, now I've had to order one.  . Can't wait for it to arrive 

You won't regret it    Well, not straight away....
I've had mine for a year now and am devastated at the thought of not having it (trays have cracked, my own fault I think)

[tosca100]

Was given half a bucket of small figs yesterday so trying a couple of trays them now. The neighbour gives us them in syrup which are excrutiatingly sweet so end up hidden in the cellar.

[bravemurphy]

You lot really are a bad influence, just pressed the button and I should have it by Thursday.

[Snoop]

you lot are bad influences! I've been umming and ahhing about buying one for a while, now I've had to order one.  . Can't wait for it to arrive 

You won't regret it    Well, not straight away....
I've had mine for a year now and am devastated at the thought of not having it (trays have cracked, my own fault I think)

Can you buy replacements or repair using something dehydrator netting sheets?

See: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dehydrator-Netting-Sheets-Trim-Pack/dp/B00EYNFO78/ref=pd_rhf_cr_s_cp_4_CACD?ie=UTF8&refRID=0XFCT77A89CCZ9C09JJH

[Annen]

Can you buy replacements or repair using something dehydrator netting sheets?

See: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dehydrator-Netting-Sheets-Trim-Pack/dp/B00EYNFO78/ref=pd_rhf_cr_s_cp_4_CACD?ie=UTF8&refRID=0XFCT77A89CCZ9C09JJH

At the moment they are held together with string and duct tape, but bits fall out every time I pick them up.  Andrew James are very kindly giving me 2 free trays and I am waiting for their price on more replacement trays. I have thought about netting of different kinds but it is the rims that have cracked and they just snap, and I think you would need the rim to fasten any netting to. If they are expensive to replace then I will just have to look at whether it is worth it or if I should upgrade to a sturdier one.

[gypsy]

Somewhere on this site I have seen a couple of books mentioned about using dehydrators. I cannot find them now.  Can someone either give me a link or the title and author of the books please

[devonbarmygardener]

I certainly won't be buying a dehydrator this year - I'm very very poor
Can't have a passata maker either

I'm in a whingey poorly mood tonight
Sorry

[Annen]

Somewhere on this site I have seen a couple of books mentioned about using dehydrators. I cannot find them now.  Can someone either give me a link or the title and author of the books please

I've got Mary Bell's Complete Dehydrator Cook Book, which is and oldish book but quite comprehensive.  US measures, of course, so you have to get used to that.

[New shoot]

I've got the Mary Bell book as well and would agree its oldish, but very comprehensive. 

She explains all about the process and what affects the results, as well as giving instructions on how to dry everything from plain fruit and veg, to creating jerky, leathers, powders, putting together dried foods to make full recipes and even making dried dog treats.

If you like learning about new stuff like this, it does give you a good springboard to start experimenting on your own 

[gypsy]

Thanks for your help, I am another convert.

[Madame Cholet]

There's lots of info on the web too  I've got the Mary bell Book if any one wants it for the coast of postage

[gypsy]

Thanks for the offer  but I just ordered a copy.

[gypsy]

  It has arrived, I have washed it and switched it on to get rid of the plastic smell. What do you reckon I should do for the maiden voyage? courgette, cucumber, melon, toms, runners?