Cheap DorkFood DSV Temperature Controller for Sous-vide

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For several years I've been hankering for an immersion circulator to try sous vide cooking at home. I didn't have the $2000 plus for a complete PolyScience unit, or even the $900 or so for a pro quality circulator head. So without expecting too much, I bought the oddly, sweetly named DorkFod DSV Temperature Controller and teamed it up with a 7 quart manual crock pot I found on sale at a local discount store for $19.

Much to my surprise, the combination totally rocks. The DorkFood unit is solidly built, easy to use, and holds the temperature I set within about 0.2 degrees Fahrenheit. The natural bottom to top convection of the crock pot, even without an additional circulator, has provided even heat for my sous vide creations. If you've never had leg of lamb cooked under vacuum for 36 hours you don't know what you're missing: a mild, non-gamy flavor with the buttery texture of filet mignon. Lobster tails cooked with garlic butter unbelievably tender and sweet. Restaurant quality duck confit becomes child's play! Cure duck legs (with thigh) overnight with salt, thyme and crushed juniper berries rinse and pat dry the next day seal under vacuum with 1 tablespoon of rendered duck fat per leg and cook at 167 degrees for 30 hours or more for the most succulent duck you've ever tasted. After cooking I cut off the skin and fry it under a cast iron weight (affectionately known as a "pig") and top the duck leg with a crispy duck bacon "cracker."

There are so many free resources on-line and great books at Amazon for sous vide coooking it's easy to get started. And for a total of $118 including the crock pot DorkFood exceeded my expectations. Although I have a good vacuum sealer (VacMaster VP112) many sous vide dishes can be prepared using carefully sealed freezer quality ZipLoc bags. This product really lowers the bar for getting into the wonderful world of sous vide. Nature may abhor a vacuum, but adventurous chefs love it!

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I am so happy that there is finally an affordable solution out there for the rest of us. We frequently have dinner parties and sous vide is a super easy way to cook an amazing meal for many people. I use it a lot to cook fish and steak, but we have also used it for chicken, lamb, and even veggies. There are a lot of good cookbooks out there too, but I think experimenting with your own recipes is part of the fun.

Small hint: Whole Foods and some other stores will vacuum seal your meats if you ask nicely with a smile :)

The device may look a little intimidating at first, but its actually very simple to use. It also comes with a small handout that has instructions and pictures for setting it up. The unit is a little industrial looking so I'm happy that its small enough to put away out of sight after I'm done cooking. I hope the company makes a "prettier" version of the device soon.

But my absolute FAVORITE part about the DSV is that it allows you to transform your existing kitchen devices... those that have been sitting unused in the kitchen cabinets gathering a thick layer of dust... into a fancy state-of-the-art sous vide machine that is just as good as the $500+ models.

I would highly recommend this product to any of my friends and I'm getting my parents one for Christmas this year. It would also make a very unique wedding present or a cool gift for the aspiring chef in the family.

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Very simple tool to cook via the Sous Vide method. Did four filets with butter and salt in the bag. 135 degrees for 2 hours, a very quick sear at the end. Amazing results, may be the one of the best steaks I've ever had.

The unit is very easy to setup, make sure your Crock Pot has a mechanical temperature switch, not electronic. Kept the water at the perfect temperature for the entire cooking time. Preheated the water for 1 hour before to let the unit calibrate. Would highly recommend.

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Thank you, Dorks. This is the small scale, clutter free, set-and-forget appliance I was waiting for.

I snare spiny lobster and spear a lot of fish, and have been wanting sous vide capability for a long time. But my tiny kitchen will not fit any more gadgets; not one more pot. I didn't want a barn rigged mess of DIY components. I can't cope with longer cords or circulators or racks or vacuum sealers or any more stuff. Now with my $15 crockpot and the DSV, I'm good to go.

First try out of the box, I made the best pork tenderloin of my life. Seafood is like something from a very moist alien world. I will NEVER cook my lobsters any other way. I use regular zip bags or roll softer proteins into cling wrap cylinders. As I learn better techniques, I may just wrap. It's faster and cheaper and there is no movement to disturb it. Worries about uniform food thickness are unfounded for home cooking. That's for chefs who must produce many meals in a limited time. No part of the food can ever be overheated. Texture differences in thin areas from a few more minutes at target temperature are imperceptible. Flavors are intensified. Use less spice and seasoning.

Despite a few overwrought reviews, my Dork works perfectly. Unless you sleep in the kitchen, concerns about the clicking are ridiculous. Put on some music in the living room and it's unnoticeable. It holds 1º over the displayed temperature according to a reliable stick probe. I normally preheat the water in a fast electric kettle. Then the Dork powers the crock heater for a few seconds 3 or 4 times/minute. It doesn't heat up the kitchen and that's a big deal in Florida. Like running a 20 watt bulb, the power costs a penny for 3 hours of cooking.

The only valid issue with this approach to sous vide is the use of low-power heaters. The cooking water should be up to target temperature before introducing the food, which will cool it. This can be a long wait with a 100 200 watt crockpot like mine. So preheat the water quickly in a pot or kettle, much hotter than cooking temperature. The crock has to be heated too. Then adjust with a little tap water to the target temperature and off you go. With a few tries, you will hit target temperature in 5 minutes with very little fuss. The Dork helps by constantly displaying the actual water temperature.

The general problem with sous vide is long cooking times. With a nice controller like the Dork, it doesn't have to be your time. Go outside for some sun, fresh air, and exercise. Dinner will be perfect whenever you get back.

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The DSV is a fantastic way to get into sous-vide cooking without spending a ton of money. I looked at several DIY options, but I don't think they are very cost effective, nor safe unless you really know what you're doing (and I don't).

I have tried this with a 4QT slow cooker/crock pot and with a Oster 14 cup rice cooker. Either works fine.

It takes a long time to "settle" on your selected temprature, even if you pre-heat the water. For example, if I set the temp to 140F, often it will hold at about 145F after about 30 min and takes quite a while to come back down. The temprature on the unit and the temp as read on a separate thermometer are exactly same, generally about 5 degrees too high. Odd, but after a couple of hours it will generally "settle" at the selected temp. I can work around this by either intentionally setting the temp lower than desired or just wait however long it takes for it to settle at the selected temp.

They claim the device can maintain the temp at +/.25F once the unit settles on the selected temp. I have found that to be spot on, once settled it never deviates.

Overall, I am very happy with this purchase. I hope it lasts a long time!

Review of Lasko 6221 Flat Panel Ceramic Heater, 15-Inch

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This is the second one we bought. We really like it because it not only works very well, but also shows the present tempature in the room. No other ceramic heater that we've bought does this. It's competively priced with others being only a dollar or two off the competitors prices. Well worth the money!

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This is really good and It can reduce our electricity energy consumption noticeably. Because we actually turn off the home's heating system and use this heater. Noted that it is good for a 5*5 meter room.

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Works fine the only thing I did not like is that you can not set the thermostat with the low wattage setting only on HIGH.

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Have had this for 24hrs and we already love it! We bought it for use in our nursery because the temp is difficult to maintain during the winter. We set it at 75 degrees and during the night both of our thermostats in his room (one on floor and one on top of shelf) were within 3 degrees of each other, which tells us it does regulate the temp VERY well. Our only issue is every time you touch a button it has a high pitched beep which could disturb our sleeping baby. But since you don't have to touch it after you set it to auto, we don't foresee this being a major issue.

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Update up front: The digital display partially burnt out after a couple of months. The heater still works great. I took a star off my original review.

Orignal review: This is a great little heater for assisting your existing heating system to reach the target temperature that you would like your room to be at. It has a built in digital display thermometer that displays the room's current temperature. It is programmable to either shut off after a set time or to maintain the target temp. It comes on if the temperature drops one degree below your target temp and stays on until two degrees above the target temp is reached. The one flaw in this product that I can not find as a feature, and I could be wrong, but it does not seem to have a failsafe for shutting off if knocked over. Maybe that isn't needed with this variety of heater?

Vicks V1900N Waterless Vaporizer Review

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This waterless vaporizor is amazing. I have always had problems with congestion and it used to drive my mom nuts when I'd run the vaporizor all night only to wake up to sweaty walls. Any dust in the air would then run down the walls and leave dirty streaks. All that humidity also ecnouraged mold growth which just made it even harder to breathe.

If you don't want to wreck the paint-job in your children's rooms or if you have mold allergies, you simply have to try this waterless vaporizer and the pads. Yes, the pads are single use, but they do last all night. They have that same soothing, theraputic Vicks aroma you've always known.

The less than glowing reviews below are comparing apples and oranges. If you need steam, then get a personal steam inhalor to use. The days when people thought it was healthy to steam up a room over and over again are long gone. Keeping the humidity level that high for so many hours promotes the growth of mold and other mirco-organisms. In addition, keeping a room that wet night after night can damage your bedding and draperies and leave water droplet stains on your matte finish walls. Steam is great, but there are better ways to use it than an old fashioned vaporizer. Vicks now makes some great personal Steam gadgets as well.

The waterless Vaporizer gives you the benefit of the Vicks vapors that consumers have relied on for years. A unique blend of Eucaplyptus, Menthol, Camphor and other oils, it's more potent than most generics or competing brands. If your child won't let you rub vapo Rub on their chest, this is a great way to give them the same effect. Of course, I'm an adult and I still depend upon this product to help with my terrible snius headaches.

Great product! Wish they had thought of it years earlier.

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I love this, my 1 year old and I can both use this waterless vaporizer, before I was rubbing vapor rub on me and cuddling , this way we all get to sleep peacefully. No hassel, no mess.

Tip; pads can be used again if re-wet do not soak as you do not want to damage the product. but damp the pad and get more use.

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Picked this up becasue of it's small size. Seemed to be the perfect alternative to the regular units in my son's room. It certainly makes the room smell like Vick's but you miss out on the most theraputic part of a vaporizer...the warm water vapor that fills the room. Good if you only want to smell the suff but not so great for relief. Somtimes newer isn't better.

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Cute little product, but the refills are awful ! We thought they used only Menthol and Eucalyptus oil, but they use lots of other's and we can't figure out why. They only smell bad and don't help your cold at all. I looked up some of the oils and the descriptions said they were dangerous and shouldn't be used for Aromatherapy at all ???

I bought a different model that was made in the USA and used onlt pure Menthol and Eucalyptus and I found it to be 1,000% better.

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I purchased this vaporizer over a year ago and it's AMAZING! Not only has it been helpful when my daughter (now 3) has been congested but my husband and I also have felt relief from cold symptoms as well. The only down side (in my opinion) is that the lid that covers the vaporizer pad is a little flimsy and broke when my daughter got a hold of it. Also, best to place it where the little ones can't reach it....the vapors leave a residue on the lid of the unit and if you get them on your hands and then touch your eyes, nose or face in general it can be quite uncomfortable....my daughter and I have both done this (unintentionally, of course). But all in all, if using all the appropriate safety measures and with proper handling this is a GREAT value for your money. The vaporizer pads are easily found at local drugstores and it's so compact that when it's not in use I can store it in a dresser drawer (I store mine in a zip-lock bag to make sure none of the vapors touch anything else). The unit emmits enough light to count as a nightlight in my daughters room....which I love, so I can monitor her more closely while she's sick.....I usually go in her room and check on her several times a night when she's ill. I would have to say, however, that the light is a little bright for my husbands preference....he prefers to sleep in darkness. But the unit is completely silent and has 3 different "strength" settings so you can get a mild to strong vapor depending on your need and preference. I love this unit and will likely buy a second when our new baby arrives....just in case they're ever both sick at the same time.

Discount Duraflame Roasting Logs 6-Pack 5LB Firelog Bundles

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I have used the regular Duraflame logs for years in fireplaces (crackle logs, color logs,...). When I was younger, I used to burn 2 or three at a time to get a really big fire going, it was a pretty expensive habit. I just tried these by accident since this was the only type of logs in a box left at Giant. Now that I have kids, a mortgage, you get it, at roughly 6 dollars a log I do think about the cost. I like Duraflame because they burn clean, don't introduce termites and other bugs, and get the job done.

Here is what I really like about these logs. If you burn four of them, basically a bundle, the fire is huge as in "I hope my fireplace is up for this" huge. It will impress. The fire puts out a lot of heat. Much more then the standard 5 lb log but not as long. It burns stronger and faster. The bigger longs burn slower, but really sort of die down after an hour and a half. Theses are about done at that time, but you got a much bigger fire. The big news is that if you burn one at a time you still get a nice fire two and you get basically the same fire as the 5 lb logs just for a shorter time frame. So basically, you get more fires per set if you live with shorter flame life or the need to put more logs on. The added bonus of cooking marshmallows just makes it all that much better.

The fact they they are done faster means you can clean up faster too. This is especially true if you let the fire burn out and don't use water to kill the fire. If you want a longer fire just put another log on, there is just more control.

I will buy these over the standard logs in the future because they are simply more fun and manageable. I highly recommend them and Duraflame products in general. In twenty years, I have never had a problem with their products.

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I was hesitant about ordering these as I had foolishly purchased another brand of fire log to use in our new outdoor fire pit and discovered that they could not be used to roast marshmallows over. I was remiss in not checking the other fire log packaging where it did mention not to use in a barbecue setting. Of course I discovered this only after we cooked marshmallows over it and it made them taste like they'd been dipped in chemicals blech.

Well, the only reason our fire pit exists is to make s'mores and roast marshmallows! I was happy to have found these and ally hoped they would fit the bill. We have had two fires using the logs so far and are quite satisfied.

The "logs" come in 5lb packs, each pack contains 4 12"L x 4"W (approximate) "sticks". Each stick lasted about 45 minutes or so for us. A perfect length of time for our two children to roast their marshmallows. The entire package says it lasts about 2 hours however we got quite a bit longer than that out of them. It is wonderful to be able to use only what we needed to and be able to save the rest. There was a slight odor of charcoal and almost no smoke. It definitely does not bother my sinuses or eyes nearly as much as a regular wood fire does. It put out a good amount of heat as well. One trick when lighting the "sticks" is to use only one or two at a time and add more as you need them and light both ends well and be patient. Also, you do not need any other fuel with these. If you add wood it will smoke and smell like a regular fire. Not bad but wholly unnecessary. It leaves no more ash behind than a regular wood fire however, we did make sure to soak it thoroughly with water before going inside. The other 3-hour fire logs we purchased stayed hot for many hours after we had soaked it and that made us nervous. We had read of people seeing them re light even days after they were supposedly put out. These individually packaged "sticks" are small enough that they don't hold the heat after a good soaking. If you want the ease of use and convenience of fire logs and you want to be able to eat the food you cook over it without poisoning yourself these are definitely the way to go!

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Tried a few different firestarters for my living room fire place. These heat up very quickly which gets my chimney cooking and the result is very little to no smoke in the house when starting a fire (I use these to start a few real logs and they work consistently well though not recommended unless you know what you are doing, stick around incase anything pops out of the fireplace (or use a grate). My wife and I love em, will buy them again and again (when they are priced around 30-35 a box), over that its cheaper just to get them from the grocery store.

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This was great. I lived in an apartment when I got this and it was nice to have something handy and not as overpriced as some of the other products out there. The "logs" are actually several pieces so you can have shorter burning if you want.

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I actually use these in my pizza oven (as an aid to get the "real" wood started. It works well and quickens the process of getting the fire started and keeping it going.

Telescoping Infrared Patio Heater - Glass Front Review

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This heater does absolutely nothing anyone would want. At best it is a $270 hand warmer. As another reviewer mentioned, even sitting directly under it will barely warm the top of your head. If you buy this, you WILL be disappointed.

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I returned the first unit sent to me because it arrived with a broken glass plate. Amazon quickly sent me a second unit which I returned because the heat produced was inadequate.

I placed the unit at the back of our covered porch, set it to its lowest height, pointed it down, and sat directly under it, but only the top of my head was warmed. Weather conditions were 48 degrees and wet, but still, manufacturer claims of a 9' blanket of heat just are not credible.

The manufacturer claims of a 12' electrical cord are factually correct, but half of the cord is needed to run down the length of the stand (inside the metal tube) leaving you with (depending on how high you set the unit) only about 6' to connect to an outlet.

Regarding assembly, much of the unit seemed solidly built, but there was almost no threading for some of the screws.

One other note, Amazon lists the base at 33", but it is actually about 22". Not a problem, the base is heavy and the unit stable. But it might give you the wrong impression as to the size of the heater.

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I live in New York City and own an apartment with outdoor space. Most outdoor heaters require propane tanks and propane tanks are not easy to acquire or refill when you rely on public transportation. I was hoping this Infrared Heater would extend the use of my outdoor space into the fall/winter, however that has not been the case. I received this very big box that required me to put some parts together. Assembly wasn't terrible, but more than I had anticipated. I put everything together, moved it outside to my 18x5 balcony and turned it on. After several minutes I checked to see how much of the balcony was warmed and was SERIOUSLY disappointed. In order to be warmed by this lamp you would have to sit within 12 inches of the pole.

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This looks nice, but you get what you pay for. It;s not real beefy, even though it looks like it. It requires a dedicated 30amp outlet according to my electrician. If you run anything else on the same line not good. It's IR, so you have to be in the "heat light path" so to speak, but you really need to be sitting right near it. If I was to get another one...I wouldn;t I would get a propane one that blasts heat and doesn't trip circuit breakers.

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Very good product. This model has a class cover on the heating head, which is nicer looking and better in protection of the heating head.

Very easy to put together. Be aware, there's ball in the heating head, when the heater is in standing position, there's a heavy ball that drops down invisible, when the switch is pulled. This is a good safety feature.

However, there could be defective parts, which happened to me. I had to call the manufacturer in Florida to replace it. Be sure to take pics and send to them for clear communication. Their customer service is pretty good.

The unit works well and looks great! Be sure to unplug it while not in use, and put the head cover after the unit cools down.

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Poorly packaged, arrived broken on bottom where I could not see until later, weighs 86 lbs and hard to lift or move around, claims to be a "heat pump" but in reality only uses reverse compression to heat and does not extract heat from the outside air so does not save you energy or money. Also, requires maintenance (if unit works correctly) to remove condensate which may contain the cause of Legionnaire's disease. I do not recommend this because of poor design, packaging, and other problems including leaking water.

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I ordered 1 of these and next thing i know my bank account is overdrawn because the sent me 2 of these things. But anyways, the directions are easy to understand and setup of the unit is easy.

I ordered this for my wife who has MS and cant get her body temp too high.

What a mistake I made. This unit sits below the window of our bedroom (14 by 14ft) and does not cool the room at ALL. The house temp at the moment is 85 Degrees and our bedroom is 82 degrees with this thing running for 4 days straight. It seems to blow out cold air, but the unit just isn't as powerful as advertised. I am going to return both to Amazon for a refund. Wish me luck

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Met and exceeded expectations! Would recommend to anyone! Room used in was about 15x18. Excellent!! Easy to use and set up. May buy anither

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I am 99% satisfied with this multi-purpose unit. I have a 1,300 square foot basement, and I got it to cool, heat, and especially dehumidify it. It effectively cools the entire basement no problem. I have not had to use the heat yet. It was very quick and easy to install in my window. No one should expect an indoor air conditioner to run like a whisper, so I don't complain about the noise. It really is not any louder than I would expect, and it is not terribly quiet either (sorry for the imprecise description).

The one drawback I have with this unit is that its dehumidifier feature does not seem to be a primary function. Dehumidifiers often have humidity controls and humidistats, but I do not think this unit has one. When it is on dehumidify, it just keeps running, regardless of the relative humidity. You will need a humidity gauge in your basement to know when to turn it off or how much to run it, otherwise, it will hike up your electric bill.

I like the fact that it runs from a regular 120V outlet, is attractive, easy-to-use, has clear instructions, is easily portable, and effective. I am quite happy with this as a multi-purpose unit, and the value is unbeatable.

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The adapter that connects the window slat and the tubing was too wide to fit into the window sill. We had to purchase wood, weather stripping, and window locks to allow the window to open wider. Machine itself works great!

Reviews of Towel SPA Towel and Robe Warmer Large

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I put this on my Amazon Wish List for Christmas (2009) and my wonderful husband (Santa Baby) bought it for me! I have to agree with the negative reviewers that it doesn't heat perfectly even, but it's really close and it sure beats the heated towel racks. (Now those are a waste of money!) I don't roll my towel as it shows in the picture. I turn it sideways, make a circle (like wrapping around body) and let it drop naturally into the bin. My towel is HOT when I'm ready for it. Sometimes the part of the towel that touches the bottom floor of the unit is a little cooler, but it's still warm. I've even put my pj's in there before bed. Awesome!

For the reviewer who said their towel didn't get hot at all; it sounds like you're heating unit is broken. Maybe you can exchange it.

Update: It's been almost a year and I still love this thing. I've found that if my towel is still a little damp from the previous day, it gets even hotter in the towel warmer! I never thought I'd actually hope my towel would still be damp the next day!

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This version of Towel Spa was unable to produce even the slightest bit of warmth for my bath towel. I bought it because I have the original version, the one that only holds one towel, and it is excellent. I thought it would be great to be able to warm two towels or my robe, so I decided to 'upgrade'. I was totally disappointed. On the other hand, the original one towel version is fantastic. Treat yourself to it. You'll be glad you did.

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For a little background, we put two wall hanging towel bar warmers in my kid's bath to accomodate up to 8 large towels when we remodeled, because we were able to add an electrical outlet on the wall. Well, that must of cost us $200 for each rack and $300 for the electrical. We are a family of four....2 men and 2 women. The ladies like two towels each...one for hair and body. The kids' bathroom is used by guests as well, so the guest towels are warmed. Having this was so great that I wanted a cheaper solution for the master bath until it was remodeled, because we have avoided our shower just because of the warm towels.

Well, I found this and it is the greatest!! It fits on top of the toilet tank, so it reaches the existing electrical outlet. Yes, you must run the towels for TWO 5-minute heating cycles to get perfection, but it's a small sacrifice that is well worth it. I put it on first thing in the morning, so it can complete a full cycle. Then, when I enter the shower I hit the button, again. The result is better than any towel rack or bar, because the heat is kept inside and around the towels. I, too, found that it did smell the first week of use, but the smell is gone now.

Also, we take this RVing and Skiing with us, because it is light. The family is happy when we travel! It is WELL WORTH THE MONEY for all the luxury. In fact, it really is a bargain and time saver compared to our wall hanging ones that took time to install. For us, the benefit of having it has already paid for itself, and we just bought it in Dec. 2009. It was a well received gift item, too, at Christmas. BUY YOURS TODAY; It's a must have item!!!

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I also wanted this as a gift for my Birthday this year. It just doesn't work as well as I thought it would. The outside edges of the spa heat fine. The inside of the towels, nothing. I have tried rolling the towels, folding the towels..still not heating anything but the edges of the towels.I really can't say I would tell anyone to buy this product.

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Mine works perfect. I have enough room to lay socks, pajamas, and the towel on top so that when I get out the shower..everything is in order of using and so warm. Do let it go through it's complete cycle of heating and it will distribute the heat evenly.

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We use in our central Florida enclosed lanai area to take chill off a winter morning. Looks like a more expensive unit except for one small log. A challenge to assemble. A couple pieces required drilling and instructions on which screws to use were not real clear. Tough to line up last few screws. Best buy amongst all reviewed though.

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Cheap Hamilton Beach D50065 Commercial 60-Cup Stainless-Steel Coffee Urn

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I bought two of these for our church, expecting that the commercial-grade would hold up better than the home-grade coffee urn would. We only used them on Sunday mornings and occasionally once during the week. Two months after the one year warranty had expired, they both quit working within a month of each other. (That was how long the home-grade ones we bought for $20 had lasted.) Since the warranty had expired, I took them to a small appliance repair shop only to be told they could not be fixed. I was extremely disappointed in this product!

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We purchased two of these beautiful coffee makers for our church. I have returned and replaced them both and now one of the replacements has also broken. I have only had the other replacement for three uses so we will see how long it lasts! It boils too hard and over, The sight glass leaks, The coffee won't actually perk and 40 minutes later you find out you have "HOT" water -no coffee. Very frustrating product. Very expensive. Very poorly made. I am out the money...Tired of paying the shipping to get it fixed! Trying a different brand!

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Bought this product at Sams Club for $69. The dispensor spout broke the first time it was used, leaving us with ninety people at break time with no coffee. I was looking in Amazon for a replacement by a different manufacturer.

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I bought this product from amazon a month ago and I am satisfied with the product. The shipment was on time. The brewing time is excellent. Material is good and would last long. Easy to assemble and washable. However, the price I paid via Amazon was $30 higher than what Sam's Club is selling for the same make and model. I will recommend customers to check it out at Sam's club before ordering via Amazon.

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We bought this beautiful coffee pot for our High School PTO. Used it no more than 7 times, and the dispenser spigot broke while in use. Luckily, it didn't burn anyone, and it didn't spill all over the table. But the many high school parents who were hoping for coffee before our orientation settled for bottled water instead. Luckily, we had the receipt and returned for a full refund. So bummed it broke, because all the other coffee pots are uglier!

Cheap Easy Dry- Portable Clothes Dryer

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Along with my Wonder Washer and Wonderwash Laundry Mini Countertop Clothes Spin Dryer Portable Clothes Dryer I have a complete portable laundry center. All three items are small and compact for easy storage.

This setup reduces the trips to the laundromat and has paid for itself in no time. Really great to have when boondocking (I have solar and a genset) and are miles from a laundry. I still wash my sheets,and blankets at the laundry. Almost everything else is doable with this setup even my jeans, one bath towel per ld, washcloths,etc,.

For water conservation when boondocking I just wash a light colored load first. After it finishes I place the wet clothes in the spin dryer with the drain hose positioned into Wonder Washer tub so that the wash water can drain back into the washer. I then wash the 2nd load and run them through the spin dryer. I then fill the Wonder Washer with fresh water and follow the same sequence to rinse both loads.

The mini spin dryer is very effective in removing excess water from the laundry and does not stretch items out of shape as hand wringing often does.

After wringing in the spin dryer I place the items on hangers and into the portable clothes dryer that I have set up under my Fantastic Fan vent in the living area so that the humid air can be directed outside. Most things dry in about 15-20 minutes. If the weather is nice I do not put the cover on or use the heat, I instead just airdry. I also have a Whitmor 6023-741 Folding Drying Rack, White that works well for air drying outdoors as well as indoors.

This heating unit can be used as a electric room heater by setting up the base but do not put the center pole with the drying arms or the cover on. It gently blows out hot air which warms the room. Talk about multi-functional.

The three legs slide easily into slots on the heating unit base. The center pole is in segments and easily goes together with the umbrella style upper pole to hang the clothes on. The dryer cover is heavy nylon with a heavy duty full length zipper. This makes for an easy setup as well as compact storage.

This setup would work well for dorm rooms, small apts, as well as RVS.

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I was overjoyed when I stumbled upon this product since my apartment is only 400sqft and I could take it apart and store it under my bed. Along with a Haier portable washer, I have my very own laundry system and I no longer have to fight over the one washer and dryer with everyone else in the building. I got mine for cheaper on ebay, as a previous reviewer mentioned and since I got it, laundry has been so easy! A couple of quick things: a) people are saying that it doesn't dry well, and to that I say mind the instructions! It says that it can only handle about 20lbs of laundry. Think about it, if it works by blowing hot air into and around your clothes, how can it possibly work if you've decreased the amount of space in which that hot air has to work? My machine works perfectly; the few times things haven't been dry is when I've tried to stuff a few towels, jeans, shirts, socks (I get creative with hanging!), etc after a heavier than normal wash load. Just because the thing can *hold* a lot doesn't mean it'll dry more than it says it can. it's not meant to dry comforters. b) it is actually kind of loud, which is why I only gave it 4 out of 5 stars. My neighbors have never said anything, but it's loud enough to me to make me feel guilty about running it at odd hours when people may be sleeping. that being said, holy calzones it works when used right! I dried a couple of oxford shirts and jeans, pillow cases and some socks and stuff in 45 minutes. The shirts DID NOT NEED IRONING after (I shook them before putting them in, as another reviewer recommended). That needed to be capitalized because I hate ironing. Last thing: I kept a dozen or so of those wire hangers you get back from the dry cleaners since the machine gets hot (as it's supposed to) and I'm afraid it'll warp my sturdy plastic hangers, but I'm probably being paranoid.

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I gave this product a three only because it takes a really long time to dry but baby once it gets hot...its all uphill from there...lol..it holds a nice amount of laundry and if you need some extra heat in the house trust me this will heat a large room nicely..it has a stand where you hang the clothes on and at the bottom is the heating unit..then once you have put all the clothes you want to dry on the stand you then put the insulating bag over the clothes and the stand for the desired amount of time, zip it up and that's it...for lighter clothes one cycle of 120 or a little less will probably be more than sufficient but for heavier clothes you may need to do 2 cycles of 120 minutes to get everything dry..its important to shake the clothes good before placing them on hangers and putting in dryer..it will save you on ironing trust me..the best thing you can do for yourself is to purchase a spin dryer along with this...its a necessity, not an option trust me it makes things a million times easier...you don't need a huge space for this but you do need a nice size space..all in all its a good product if you don't need something dried right away..the clothes do come out good but it does not take the wrinkles out of clothes..shaking the clothes out good first will help with that...

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I bought this dryer as I wanted to have something at my own apartment to dry my baby's clothes. This is a nice dryer and it takes longer than I expect, around 160min to dry everything but it does not damage or shrink the clothes. The room can get a bit warm when it is working. But overall I am happy with it.

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I use this dryer with my wonder wash and spin dryer, i was really scared to buy this because i didnt think it would work good, but i had to try it.. OMG it is amazing, i cant believe how fast it works, how hot it gets, and how portable it is. im 5'2 and it is taller then me. It hold ALOT of clothes and works great.

Would recommend wringing out clothes or using a spin dryer. This dryer gets HOT so i use it in a bedroom and shut the door so the heat wont escape everywhere since it is about summer time. It would be GREAT in the winter to keep warm and dry clothes.

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Comfort Zone CZST161BTEBK Pedestal Fan Reviews

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When I purchased this fan from Amazon, I did so after going to my local drugstores. Being that it was the end of August, many of those stores no longer sold electric fans (to make room for Halloween I'm sure!). So, of course, I turned to my trusty Amazon.com. Boy, am I glad I did! This is a great fan! I particularly like the black coloring, since the white fan I previously owned showed dirt way too quickly. I also loved the fact that it is tall, and especially liked the adjustable height and tilt features. These were the main reasons I purchased the fan. In addition, I liked the four-legged base. I felt it was steadier than the round or square bases of other pedestal fans, especially on carpet. The fan also oscillates, but like many other fans, turns only about 90 degrees. I am not disappointed since this is typical, although I do have another fan with a wider sweep. The fan also has three speeds. I have only had to use the Low speed, and that has been enough to keep me cool and the room's air circulating. Of course, the fan is only six feet away from me, so I have not had to use the higher settings to keep me cool. All-in-all I highly recommend this product. It was a cool purchase (pun intended) and so far a great buy!

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I compared varies models and then saw this was priced the best. It works great. Great airflow. Solid stand. Easy to assemble. Won`t tip over easily. Quality construction Quiet. Almost 99% of products have negative reviews. I have bumped this fan with my wheelchair and it didn`t tip over. My animals and kids are playful and even they couldn`t tip it over. It doesn`t have a folding base. I have run it 24/7 in the summer. WindStream is also a good brand. The only con these fans have is the cover takes 2 men and a boy to put it on and the handle to carry them is worthless.

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I chose this fan because of the low price so I did not expect too much. It does the job and is not so powerful that everything gets blown away. It was easy to put together and also easy to operate. The fan is light weight so I can easily move it to where it is needed.

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My main complaint about this fan is that it doesn't put out a lot of air, even on the high setting. Past a few feet, I can't feel anything. It is fairly quiet, but that's probably because it doesn't have enough energy to really move the air. The low setting is so low I can't believe anyone would bother with it. I'd rather have a far stronger fan, even a small desk fan, that put out more air than this thing. It's not really worth $2l even on sale.

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I purchased this fan especially for the folding base, I have 2 other fans and was looking to replace them with fans that could be stored away when not in use. After receiving this item I noticed right on the box it said nothing of a folding base, so I proceed ed to remove the fan from the box and sure enough no folding base. After contacting the seller the provided a return label sad that the wrong item must be displayed on amazon. I returned said item however was still charged for the fraudulent fan being shipped to me. I come back to right this review and sure enough it still says folding base either they shipped me the wrong fan or they are still falsely advertising this fan. Beware. Note, it was also not properly packaged for shipment was just the product box which arrived very mush so torn apart due to the harshness of shipping.

Discount Muskoka MES32BL-2 Blackstone Series Electric Stove with Dual

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Cannot say enough good things about this "stove", and I was a skeptic!

Must note: This does not come with a remote, and it uses 40-watt chandelier bulbs (no LED that we can detect).

In case others are going through the same thought processes, a little background... I've had my eye on gel-can "fireplaces" for some years now while watching the prices drop. They've not dropped enough, though--at least not on the more realistic-looking models. Since we had an oil-filled, rolling radiator in our budget for October (already have one and love it), before we pulled the trigger on that I thought perhaps we should combine the supplemental heat with a bit of ambience. So I amped up the research on faux fireplaces. Concerned about the recurring cost for canned fuel in gel versions, not to mention the smell it can give off (I've witnessed it, and yuck), I put some time into researching electric versions. It's been many years since I saw any in person, and they've come a LONG way! We decided gel was out, electric was in. Also, "fireplace" was out, "stove" was in; we wanted something mobile, and fireplaces obviously need to be up against a wall to look remotely authentic, plus vents and power buttons are hidden in some stoves. But since they're little more than space heaters with fancy tops, the questions were 1) will the stove heat as well as a radiator?, 2) will it look decent as furniture goes?, and 3) how realistic is the "fire"?

I spent hours looking at the leading manufacturers' offerings before I ever saw this product on Amazon. The heating claims are basically the same for this size stove, no matter the manufacturer, so it came down to aesthetics. There are videos aplenty online, and it's worth seeking them out. I was unimpressed with the look and behavior of the "embers/flames" I was seeing until I happened upon Muskoka's company promo video. The designer said he felt they had the most realistic-looking ember/flame design of any out there and, though I was still skeptical when I ordered it, now that I have it in front of me I can whole-heartedly agree. That aspect, along with the size and design of this stove in particular, makes it stand out among similar electric stoves.

Form: The box is metal (top, sides and back), as is the screen on the doors. Everything else is molded plastic. We're fine with that because it's done well, and it keeps the unit from being too heavy. The design touches on this unit really set it apart, and the doors and screen make the most difference. Not only are the power buttons hidden, so is the glass front--the glare from which, on doorless models, screams "faux!" on first sight. You can't see the heater at the bottom unless you're 12+ feet away or sitting on the floor; it's tucked under and centered. The power cord is 6 feet long, and though the manufacturer does advise against it, they nonetheless approve the use of a short, three-prong, heavy-duty extension cord. And the flame effect? Pretty astonishing. We had a friend walk in last night who thought it was the real deal. (I'm putting up an image but maybe we'll shoot a video as well.)

Function: The low (half) and high (full) settings on the heater work appropriately, there's not a lot to say there. It's forced/fan heat, so the effect is instantaneous as a floor and foot warmer, as compared to radiator-type heaters. Whether or not it will make a big difference in our living room space overall remains to be seen. (If it fails I'll add an update in deep winter.) But we have wood floors that get ice cold in the winter, so I imagine some hot air moving across them will be helpful. You can use the flame effect without heat if you're just looking for ambience.

Price: I'd say this unit is appropriately priced. There are far more expensive models out there which just don't look authentic. And yes, there are cheaper models, but those also look cheaper.

Packaging: It was packaged just fine in a sturdy box, with styrofoam on the top and bottom, and with plenty of air/space inside the box to prevent dings and dents. The unit arrives intact with no assembly needed.

Bottom Line: 100% happy with our purchase. And I swore I'd never go faux! Of course you can't beat the ambience of a real fire, but we all know the smoke's no good for us. This unit is a nice alternative. Unfortunately the first unit we received was defective, but Amazon was quick about picking up the return and sending us a replacement within two days. Had that not have happened I'd give this unit five stars, but we're a little nervous now. Hopefully the duds are few. Happy fall and winter to all!

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Unusable! Does not fit in Golf Car cup holder. Waste of money. Cheaply made. Plastic material is not high quality.

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Cup holders did not fit tight into Golf cart holders and I had to add duct tape to them for a tight fit. Also the shipping charges were absurd for the size and weight of the holders.

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Did not fit snugly in Yamaha golf cart. Can't use it and risk a hot heater in my lap. Would not recommend if you have a Yamaha golf cart.

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Is properly sized to hold Coleman gas bottles for little heaters. It almost appears to be stock item in my cart.

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This is great. fits my cupholder perfect and will be a great asset to using along with heater when the weather gets cold.