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Dehydrators and Energy Consumption
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Anonymous User
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Date: May 08, 2008 01:46AM I just got an Excalibur dehydrator and used it for the first time last night to make crackers. I can't help but feel a little environmentally irresponsible. 10 hours for a handful of crackers! Anyone know if there is such a thing as energy efficient dehydrators? Re: Dehydrators and Energy Consumption
Posted by:
idarastar
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Date: May 09, 2008 12:20AM This is one of the reasons why I refuse to mess with a dehydrator. I've already given up many foods, why not give up crackers and cookies too? If I want dry grains, I sprout them and leave them on the table top or in the window to see the sun.
Sorry this isn't an answer, this is just my personal thoughts.  Re: Dehydrators and Energy Consumption
Posted by:
idarastar
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Date: May 09, 2008 05:39AM Okay, my last post didn't help you out much. Maybe this link will: [www.buildinggreentv.com]
SOLAR POWER! Re: Dehydrators and Energy Consumption
Posted by:
Anonymous User
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Date: May 09, 2008 02:44PM Wow, that's creative! Thanks for passing that along!
Wish I had thought about this BEFORE purchasing the dehydrator! Re: Dehydrators and Energy Consumption
Posted by:
Pistachio
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Date: May 09, 2008 08:43PM I like the simplicity of the concept...Thanks Wishing you vibrant health  Re: Dehydrators and Energy Consumption
Posted by:
rost0037
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Date: May 26, 2008 05:34AM From what I have heard, it's more like leaving on an incandescent. I would focus more on things like not using cars or planes, the amount of energy they use makes a dehydrator look like nothing. Re: Dehydrators and Energy Consumption
Posted by:
TheCoconutChronicles
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Date: May 27, 2008 02:45PM I'm inclined to agree with rost's comment above.......
idarastar - What a great link! 
My website: The Coconut Chronicles Re: Dehydrators and Energy Consumption
Posted by:
selfpete
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Date: June 07, 2008 10:49AM just by not eating like most people do, you're probably saving enough energy to shut down a small power plant - I wouldn't worry about it. However, if you still feel guilty, buy a couple of the super high efficiency bulbs if not for yourself, maybe a friend or relative, that would more than make up for the usage, hope that helps Re: Dehydrators and Energy Consumption
Posted by:
kris5194
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Date: June 13, 2008 08:20PM There is a wonderful non-electric dehydrator called the Food PanTrie that is supposed to dry just as fast or faster than the excaliber. I have gotten rid of my dehydrators and am using the sun, then planning on hanging a food PanTrie above my wood stove in winter...we have gone off grid and I am working on writing a raw recipe book for off grid raw fooders. We are here in KY and are working on a donation only raw food rtreat that is totally off grid. Any suggestions,questions or just want to talk to another crazy raw mom call me,Kristi at 606-674-9782 Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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