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Post by rockjunquie on Mar 10, 2023 13:40:26 GMT -5
That sucks that you had to buy and oven too. I got a cheapo from the thrift store. The thermostat is WAY off. Like 25 degrees at least, but it will down to 100 or so. Yeah, I was gonna go to the thrift store, but I don't want to take any chances. The cheapo from the store was SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO bad! Hoping the new one will be better. If not, I'll return it. It is much larger, though- I can fit a lot of slabs in it. |
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Post by liveoak on Mar 10, 2023 14:12:24 GMT -5
Well, I waffled. I canceled the other order and got the one you pointed out for almost 100 less. I just hope it works out ok. It won't be here for a flippin' week, though! Me too, now that you ordered the one I found !!!
Keep in mind -Those rocks have been waiting for their soak for a long time, they'll manage for another week ( if you can). Patty
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Post by Rockoonz on Mar 10, 2023 23:31:03 GMT -5
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Post by rockjunquie on Mar 11, 2023 6:19:53 GMT -5
LOL! Not within my skill set. |
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Post by liveoak on Mar 11, 2023 7:05:16 GMT -5
I hadn't thought about that one Lee, Rockoonz . But here's one already to go out of the box Tela, rockjunquie
I use one like this in my greenhouse to turn on the heater in the winter. You set the heater (or oven) on max and set the controller to the temp you want it to come on and switch off at.
You'd just have to check that the controller is rated with high enough amps to deal with the oven wattage.
Amazon links still don't seem to work for me, I seem to have to cut & paste.
Patty
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Post by rockjunquie on Mar 11, 2023 7:10:11 GMT -5
It's just the two of us now. We use a counter top oven all the time. Today, I will test it. If it will work for my plans, I will keep the old one for rocks and keep the new one for the house. If THAT doesn't work, I'll test the new one- if THAT one won't do, then I may think about that. I'm not in a hurry to do it.
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Post by rockbrain on Mar 11, 2023 10:50:21 GMT -5
The Inkbird product Patty linked works good. I have one just like she linked.
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Post by rockjunquie on Mar 11, 2023 11:14:29 GMT -5
The Inkbird product Patty linked works good. I have one just like she linked. Thanks!  I'm not ready to go down that rabbit hole, yet. LOL! |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Mar 11, 2023 11:33:07 GMT -5
I was going to tell you to look at air fryers, too. They do the same thing.
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Post by rockjunquie on Mar 11, 2023 11:39:25 GMT -5
I was going to tell you to look at air fryers, too. They do the same thing. You'd be surprised how hard it is to find something that goes and stays at a low 200f. |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Mar 11, 2023 11:50:32 GMT -5
I was going to tell you to look at air fryers, too. They do the same thing. You'd be surprised how hard it is to find something that goes and stays at a low 200f. I have an air fryer that I also use for dehydrating stuff. If goes on low temps and stays there.  |
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Post by rockjunquie on Mar 11, 2023 11:56:00 GMT -5
You'd be surprised how hard it is to find something that goes and stays at a low 200f. I have an air fryer that I also use for dehydrating stuff. If goes on low temps and stays there.  Better than mine! Mine was recalled... a fire hazard. Waiting on the replacement. |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Mar 11, 2023 12:04:13 GMT -5
I have an air fryer that I also use for dehydrating stuff. If goes on low temps and stays there. Better than mine! Mine was recalled... a fire hazard. Waiting on the replacement. Oh Geez.  I actually don't use mine much. Kind of a waste. Maybe I'll try the CJ with it.  ETA: I was thinking a dehydrator would be good for the CJ, but none of them go to 200. |
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Post by RickB on Mar 11, 2023 13:35:28 GMT -5
I was going to tell you to look at air fryers, too. They do the same thing. You'd be surprised how hard it is to find something that goes and stays at a low 200f. Tela, I use a turkey roaster for heat treating knappable rock. Take the liner our, drill a couple small holes in the lid to insert high temperature BBQ grill thermometers in to get accurate readings. You can put a rack/racks inside for slabs. Picked my roaster up for $10.00 at a thrift store.  |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Mar 11, 2023 13:49:42 GMT -5
RickB - that is a great idea!
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Post by parfive on Mar 11, 2023 14:17:24 GMT -5
When you’re done with the rocks, you’ll have enough gear for a cookin’ blog. : )
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Post by rockjunquie on Mar 11, 2023 14:18:53 GMT -5
You'd be surprised how hard it is to find something that goes and stays at a low 200f. Tela, I use a turkey roaster for heat treating knappable rock. Take the liner our, drill a couple small holes in the lid to insert high temperature BBQ grill thermometers in to get accurarate readings. You can put a rack/racks inside for slabs. Picked my roaster up for $10.00 at a thrift store. I used to have one- yeah, they are pretty big. If all else fails - that's a maybe. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Mar 11, 2023 14:20:53 GMT -5
I tested my current counter oven. At 150 it is 200 F. It also has a 2 hr timer, which is nice, but I didn't have to have. If we like the new oven, I'll use the old one. The temp goes 150 and below.
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Post by rockjunquie on Mar 15, 2023 9:55:00 GMT -5
My slabs have been soaking in 1/2 simple green and 1/2 water. There is no hint of oil, so I'm gonna pull them out and soak in fresh water for q couple days, til Fri when my oven comes. Sat I am giving a wrapping lesson, so Sunday looks like go day. YAY!!!! I hope the simple green didn't turn any rocks green. I wish I had thought of that before hand. DH went to the store for some dish washing gloves. It's killing me thinking some may have turned green. OMG. Pins and needles. |
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Post by jasoninsd on Mar 15, 2023 10:07:45 GMT -5
My slabs have been soaking in 1/2 simple green and 1/2 water. There is no hint of oil, so I'm gonna pull them out and soak in fresh water for q couple days, til Fri when my oven comes. Sat I am giving a wrapping lesson, so Sunday looks like go day. YAY!!!! I hope the simple green didn't turn any rocks green. I wish I had thought of that before hand. DH went to the store for some dish washing gloves. It's killing me thinking some may have turned green. OMG. Pins and needles.
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I actually don't use mine much. Kind of a waste. Maybe I'll try the CJ with it. 
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