Has anyone used this mat in their dehydrators? Looking for a good mat to use on my racks in my Weston dehydrator ... they are 16 x 14 ... trimming ok
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I cannot answer your question about using these in dehydrators but the manufacturer labels are clearly marked regarding the mats NOT be trimmed to fit differing sized pans, it will compromise the integrity and render them useless. I will say they work wonderfully in the oven, far superior to parchment paper or foil.
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no, but I would assume they work as long as they are not trimmed; they are great in an oven temp for hours.
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Trimming NOT OK due to the inner fibers in the mat. I've never used them in a dehydrator, so that part of the question I cannot answer.
1355629
No, but it looks very similar to the mats that came with my dehydrator. It should be fine.
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I used the mat specifically for bread only once and was disappointed with it. I haven't used it again. I found the regular Silpat mats better for bread baking.
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The grid in the shelf is slightly more than 1/4 inch squares..... I don't have any problems with that.You do need to get a thermometer. I bought it on line. the temperature control is low to night. You do have to watch the thermometer but you soon learn where to set it for different things. The instruction on the dehydrator show 95 for herbs and for jerky 185. Hope that helps. I really love this dehydrator. I had a cheap plastic one before. And when I started looking I really wanted stainless steel.
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Hi Gottaluvlabs, Please not trim the mat. Doing this will expose the fiberglass core which would make it unusable. The only solution is to have overhang, unfortunately. We are currently looking at adding new sizes so you can keep an eye out for that. Happy baking! BrightSpring
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I have the Simple Home Creations 16 x 11.5" mat. Works fine. It has 12 circles, 1.5" in diameter, and 1.5" apart. I don't use the circles because I try to get more than 12 of whatever I am baking on the mat.
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My dehydrator is a FD61. I'm not sure if the LT2SG would fit your model or not. Check on the nesco Website to see which they recommend. Whatever model you have, the additional trays are an awesome addition! I can get so much more foods dehydrated. Good luck with finding your right model trays!
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For me, it's exactly the same. Color, texture, build, etc. All the same. I purchased my dehydrator almost 2 months ago. Maybe those who purchased their dehydrator a long time ago have current style trays.EDIT: I don't have the FD75A so I cant say for sure if it's the same. Sorry for the confusion
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If the other dehydrator has the same size rack, there should be no problem. These are generic, not made specifically for any one brand of dehydrator.
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This is the dehydrator I bought & the trays you are asking about fit this model that I am including a link to http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0090WOCM6/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I really can't tell you that. I do not have that model, like I said, my dehydrator is from 1993. I really don't know how someone could say they aren't good. All you do it lay food on them to dry. They worked fine for me, and my trial run with them was jerky. I even used ground meat and didn't have any trouble with it sticking or falling through the slats.
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Personally I would never consider cutting it. I don't know what it would do but I know they stress not to ever cut anything on it with a knife. I would recommend buying a perforated pan (the one with all the tiny holes). I think those pans truly are what these silicon mats are meant to be used with. Sil-Eco makes a perforated pan that has big enough measurements for these mats for about $15 on Amazon. I have a similar one I bought elsewhere and the holes makes for some nice even baking.
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I have it in a "moveable shed" that is 12' X 28' and the rubber mat is awful heavy. I drive a car on it and put 12"x 24" plywood boards under where the wheel stop. I have slid the plywood back by wheel traction. The mat has never moved. The mat is flat at the edges. I bought plastic trim to edge it and that keeps the water inside the mat.
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I just saw a dehydrator on ebay with stainless steel shelves for $269 with free shipping. It is STX DEHYDRA 1200W - XLS 10 TRAY COMMERCIAL 100% STAINLESS FOOD DEHYDRATOR. I think they are on there quite frequently. I, too, am looking for a good dehydrator, and the reviews on this Amazon one are the best I have seen. I have seen a lot of review on the ones with stainless steel trays and they apparently are NOISY. I have a small house and don't want a ton of noise, which is one of the reasons this one on Amazon appealed to me, but the plastic trays are a definite drawback. I think I will keep looking a bit longer, but I may end up going with this one, plastic or not. :-)
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I purchased food trays from another company as I use mine to dry soap on. The best advice is to measure a half sheet cake sized cookie sheet and order accordingly from a kitchen supply company such as Gordon Food Service or Restaurant Supply in your yellow pages. I paid $120 for the small trays but will have to make a thin sheet of wood for mine to set upon. The rack might be better priced at a local store as I had to order it off site of Amazon. Try Sam's Club or Costco online.
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I have not had any issues with using my mat. I do not have the data on what they are made of, but I imagine this might be listed in the product details.
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I have hardwood floors and I needed a good mat for my Pilates Reformer because my neighbors/family downstairs said they can hear me working out. The rubber mat is so thick and wide, I cut it in half and stacked it, my machine sits on top of the mats. It works because my neighbors don't hear me working out.
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Not a problem. We have two of these and the dish rak fits perfectly and it will not ruin the mat.