Benchstar FD-16HB - 16 Tray Commercial Food Dehydrator
Benchstar FD-16HB - 16 Tray Commercial Food Dehydrator
SKU: FD-16HB
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Before it arrives
- Size: 470 W x 600 D x 742 H mm. Check doorways and access on the way in.
- Weight: 24.7 kg. Delivered by tailgate truck to your door, so plan for help or a trolley to move it inside.
- Power: 1450 W, 240V, 10 A plug.
We supply the equipment only. Connection and installation are by your own licensed trades. Full specifications are in the product details below.
Product details
Benchstar FD-16HB - 16 Tray Commercial Food Dehydrator
The Benchstar FD-16HB is the mid-size model in Benchstar's dehydrator range, built for butchers, cafes and small producers who dry fruit, jerky, herbs and vegetables in regular batches. It holds 16 stainless steel trays of 400 x 380mm, around 42 litres of drying space, with 360° hot air circulation, digital temperature control from +30°C to +90°C and a 24 hour timer. It still runs on a standard 10 A plug. Compared with the 10 tray FD-10HB, each tray is larger as well as there being more of them.
Key features:
- 16 stainless steel trays, 400 x 380mm, included
- Digital control with adjustable temperature from +30°C to +90°C
- 24 hour timer for long drying runs
- 360° hot air circulation for uniform drying
- Tempered glass door for checking food without opening
- Food-grade stainless steel, BPA-free
- Overheat protection at +120°C
Specifications:
- Model: Benchstar FD-16HB
- Capacity: about 42 litres, 16 trays
- Trays: 16 x 400 x 380 mm, stainless steel
- Dimensions: 470 W x 600 D x 742 H mm
- Weight: 24.7 kg
- Temperature range: +30°C to +90°C
- Timer: up to 24 hours
- Power: 1450 W, 240V, 10 A plug
- Packed size for delivery: 559 x 664 x 775 mm
Good to know before you buy:
- Power: plugs into a standard 240V 10 A power point.
- Drying temperatures: FED suggests +35°C to +40°C for herbs and flowers, +40°C to +50°C for bread, +55°C to +60°C for fruit, and +65°C to +70°C for meat and fish.
- Space: it stands 742mm high on a 470 x 600mm footprint, so check the shelf or bench it will sit on.
- Access: it is packed at 559 x 664 x 775 mm, delivered by tailgate truck to the front of your premises.
Compare similar models:
- Benchstar FD-10HB: compact 10 tray model with 339 x 311mm trays, about 25 litres
- Benchstar FD-24HB: 24 trays of the same size, about 54 litres
- Benchstar ESH-8DB: 8 tier electric smokehouse and dehydrator
Common questions:
How much does it hold compared with the other sizes?
FED rates it at about 42 litres on 16 trays, between the FD-10HB (about 25 litres) and the FD-24HB (about 54 litres).
Can I see the food while it dries?
Yes. It has a tempered glass door, so you can check progress without opening it and losing heat.
What plug does it need?
A standard 240V 10 A power point. It is rated at 1450 W.
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Warranty: 1 year parts and labour.
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