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>would anyone care to make recommendations on a make or model >for a good 
>all-purpose dehdrator?

I have an American Harvester.  Comes w/ 4 trays, can buy expansions.  Things 
I like about it (some of these may be extras you would have to purchase.):

Temperature adjustable.  The temp you want to dry jerky at is higher than the 
one you would dry herbs at.  The AH allows this adjustment.

Expandable - I thing 12 trays is a limit.

Mesh inserts -- for sticky or small items (thyme leaves)  that insert into 
the standard tray.

"Saucer inserts" -- for drying sauce-like or pulpy things. 

Possible disadvantage:  Dehydrator is round (for even temp distribution).  
Some more "professional" dehydrators are square in shape.  

Good luck,

Chris Mauchline


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Chris Mauchline
SE PA, zone 6
40° 5' N    75° 51'W
~650 ft elevation