Thanks Mr. B I've been researching this topic for a while now. I've seen many builds out of cardboard, and cardboard boxes but no one has ever used the Dollar store foam. I love the stuff. Its It's cheap, easy to work with, fairly robust, for what it is and readily available. Since there's really no heat involved, a bit, yeah, but not much chance of a fire. I don't think I've ever seen anyone spend as much time basically building a box as here. I've watched people construct airplanes and other aircraft out of dollar store foam and not be as consise and exact in their construction.
Nice build. BUT, it needs some vents to be effective for dehydrating foods. The damp air needs to be allowed to escape the enclosure or it will cook instead of dry.
nice shape. add vent holes with screen then glue a magnet to outside of plexi glass and add magnetic strip to bottom of foam for a tight seal to prevent bugs from entering.
I made an alcohol stove out of Aluminum can bottoms taped together with Aluminum tape and the tape never failed after many firings and is still in one useful piece a decade later! That inlet should be staggered with the exhaust so air flow crosses over every shelf. The way he has it, the top shelf will get much hotter and will dry much faster than the bottom shelf, but the middle will get the most air flow. Have the air inlet blow over the heat source, then enter the bottom of the box in the middle, then above the first shelf have a barrier making the air go around the sides, then above the next shelf, through the middle again, that way the air flows more evenly over everything.
It would be helpful explaining what each piece of material is that your using and where it's assembled and why. For future reference elaborate more in depth.
I don't remember, I did a video of it dehydrating pineapple but I lost all the footage. The 2nd video had temperature readings on all the shelves, which would have been useful data. I didn't get a chance to run it again because it got crushed by some boxes in my garage.
I looked for a heat lamp and couldn't find one but it probably would have dehydrated much better. I did test it and it worked okay. I think you would have to rotate the shelves every hour or so to get an even dehydrate on the food. This thing can't be compared to the ones you can buy on amazon or in stores. Actually, if you purchased the cheapest one on amazon, it's probably much better than the home made one. It was a fun project but I wouldn't do it again to be honest!
very cool idea but not cost effective even when this video was made that roll of aluminum heat duct tap cost $20+ . the insulation foam board price was $15+ depending on thickness back than & add up the extras your well past $40.00 especially with that piece of plexiglass ebay has new 4+tier dehydrator's for $30.00 + ...... with free shipping . none the less it was a great video well built and perfect for any handy man that already has spare materials. and a great idea A+++
Looks like putty tape for use in A/C work! Probably not the best thing to use for food prep. They contain epoxy that is probably not good to have swirling around in your food!
eugene julson Yes, I agree. I stated in the comments that I would rather have the heat coming from below but it seemed like too much work. I would really only recommend this project if you happen to have the material already. Unless you feel like making one for the heck of it.
@@mr.diyman Well, you could just turn it over and prop it up with some kind of legs--cheap pvc pipe, for instance--so that the lamp is at the bottom. Reinstall the clear door so it hinges on the correct edge. Cut out a vent at the top, and Bob's your uncle. I think I'll build one similar, but I think I'll simplify the construction by pinning the five sides together with bamboo skewers and then apply tape to the outside edges. I don't think I'll use the foil tape, just inexpensive grey duct tape, and I wouldn't use any tape at all on the inside to minimize out-gassing plastic tape and adhesive. For shelf supports I'll use those thin bamboo stakes (approx. 6-8 mm in diameter) you can get in garden supplies and run them crosswise through one sidewall and out the other (might need washers on the outside for strength), one near the front and the other near the back. The racks would then set on those. Ideally, the fan would be blowing the warm air into the enclosure instead of tending to blow it away as it does in your prototype. I'll have to think about that one. BTW, did you ever try it out? What were your results?
I'm not sure that styrofoam and aluminum when heated, what kind of chemicals they would off gas.. Construction materials like that are often treated with all sorts of chemicals to resist fire and such things..
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Thanks Mr. B
I've been researching this topic for a while now. I've seen many builds out of cardboard, and cardboard boxes but no one has ever used the Dollar store foam.
I love the stuff. Its It's cheap, easy to work with, fairly robust, for what it is and readily available.
Since there's really no heat involved, a bit, yeah, but not much chance of a fire.
I don't think I've ever seen anyone spend as much time basically building a box as here. I've watched people construct airplanes and other aircraft out of dollar store foam and not be as consise and exact in their construction.
Nice build. BUT, it needs some vents to be effective for dehydrating foods. The damp air needs to be allowed to escape the enclosure or it will cook instead of dry.
Isn't that why the lid isn't 100% closed?
@@lawrencee99 In deed!
nice shape. add vent holes with screen then glue a magnet to outside of plexi glass and add magnetic strip to bottom of foam for a tight seal to prevent bugs from entering.
Thanks for this video... What are the materials used.. Can you share please??
I made an alcohol stove out of Aluminum can bottoms taped together with Aluminum tape and the tape never failed after many firings and is still in one useful piece a decade later!
That inlet should be staggered with the exhaust so air flow crosses over every shelf.
The way he has it, the top shelf will get much hotter and will dry much faster than the bottom shelf, but the middle will get the most air flow.
Have the air inlet blow over the heat source, then enter the bottom of the box in the middle, then above the first shelf have a barrier making the air go around the sides, then above the next shelf, through the middle again, that way the air flows more evenly over everything.
It would be helpful if you explain the materials you use,i was planning to create one as well.
Are the materials and processes food safe? I have enough microthings already, thanks
Thanks so much for your help. Is the fan sucking the air outside the box or pushing it?
Nice man
Hey Thank you for this project share. Does it work in daily life? How many hours does it take for example for an orange slim to dry with this?
Is it Thermocol??
It would be helpful explaining what each piece of material is that your using and where it's assembled and why. For future reference elaborate more in depth.
What material u used??
Is the fan blowing in or out?
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will the tape hold with heat
Yeah, there’s not that much heat with the light.
It is simply to make and learn to make with what is near by you.
Very true
Nicely done! What does the temp run inside?
I don't remember, I did a video of it dehydrating pineapple but I lost all the footage. The 2nd video had temperature readings on all the shelves, which would have been useful data. I didn't get a chance to run it again because it got crushed by some boxes in my garage.
@@mr.diyman Do you plan on making another one?
How to flow air???? Where is thermostat??
How did it work?
Thanks for sharing
Is there a better option than a regular 100 watt light bulb? Maybe a heating lamp? Also have you tested it? Does it dehydrate fruit?
I looked for a heat lamp and couldn't find one but it probably would have dehydrated much better. I did test it and it worked okay. I think you would have to rotate the shelves every hour or so to get an even dehydrate on the food. This thing can't be compared to the ones you can buy on amazon or in stores. Actually, if you purchased the cheapest one on amazon, it's probably much better than the home made one. It was a fun project but I wouldn't do it again to be honest!
100 watts in a small space is a lot of heat.
Heat valve color black they use in incubator without any light. Heating valve u can find online
The old 'Easy-Bake_Ovens' used a 100 watt bulb and could bake a small cake.
I like the idea 👍👍but I can buy a new one for 17gbp on eBay, would be okay if I had the materials
Good
Thanks 🙏🏼
very cool idea but not cost effective even when this video was made that roll of aluminum heat duct tap cost $20+ . the insulation foam board price was $15+ depending on thickness back than & add up the extras your well past $40.00 especially with that piece of plexiglass ebay has new 4+tier dehydrator's for $30.00 + ...... with free shipping . none the less it was a great video well built and perfect for any handy man that already has spare materials. and a great idea A+++
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Looks like putty tape for use in A/C work! Probably not the best thing to use for food prep. They contain epoxy that is probably not good to have swirling around in your food!
what would you have done differently?
Probably would have purchased a dehydrator instead lol. I guess I would have rather had the heat source coming from below, but that was too difficult.
freeworld
It seems upside down.
Hot air rises. I think I would want my bulb on the bottom and vent at the top. Like a smoker.
eugene julson Yes, I agree. I stated in the comments that I would rather have the heat coming from below but it seemed like too much work.
I would really only recommend this project if you happen to have the material already. Unless you feel like making one for the heck of it.
@@mr.diyman Well, you could just turn it over and prop it up with some kind of legs--cheap pvc pipe, for instance--so that the lamp is at the bottom. Reinstall the clear door so it hinges on the correct edge. Cut out a vent at the top, and Bob's your uncle.
I think I'll build one similar, but I think I'll simplify the construction by pinning the five sides together with bamboo skewers and then apply tape to the outside edges. I don't think I'll use the foil tape, just inexpensive grey duct tape, and I wouldn't use any tape at all on the inside to minimize out-gassing plastic tape and adhesive.
For shelf supports I'll use those thin bamboo stakes (approx. 6-8 mm in diameter) you can get in garden supplies and run them crosswise through one sidewall and out the other (might need washers on the outside for strength), one near the front and the other near the back. The racks would then set on those.
Ideally, the fan would be blowing the warm air into the enclosure instead of tending to blow it away as it does in your prototype. I'll have to think about that one.
BTW, did you ever try it out? What were your results?
really? you're just gonna take the bathroom lightbulb? ts ts ts...
No temp control what a waste
stupid idea .it is better to purchase then makings this non durable and wastage of money.
Instructions great. Music awful.
i hate videos with no talking
I'm not sure that styrofoam and aluminum when heated, what kind of chemicals they would off gas.. Construction materials like that are often treated with all sorts of chemicals to resist fire and such things..
change with aluminium plate then
Lol, materials engineer here, nothing bad will happen at those kind of working temperatures, no need to worry :)
This is an interesting 'reflection'
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