Three-tiered vertical dryer for fish. And also my recipe for homemade dried fish. How to make a fish dryer with your own hands How to make a fish dryer

The idea to make a dryer came to my mind right after I finished the renovation in the house. There were many different unused materials left that could be used for this case. And, to be honest, I'm tired of drying fish on ropes and wires covered with gauze. Firstly, it is extremely inconvenient, and secondly, such a primitive method of drying does not completely exclude its infection with flies, which, you see, is no good.

materials

So, what should be the ideal dryer? pondering future design in my head, I tried to get a strong, light and roomy box in which to dry different fish both large (balyk) and small, for example, roach. Therefore, as a material for the frame, I chose a profile used for mounting drywall and an aluminum corner. I decided to close the side walls and bottom of the dryer with a dense mosquito net from plastic.

I immediately planned to make the lid also from the net, but the neighbor suggested (many thanks to him) that the fly can lay eggs through the upper holes without even contacting the fish. To avoid such troubles, I made it from polycarbonate and decorative metal corner, and she turned out to be a feast for the eyes. All units of the dryer were fastened with rivets and small bolts with nuts and washers of the appropriate size (diameter 5 mm). Here, in principle, and all the materials. Oh yes, for a better fixation of the grid at the corners of the structure, you will need more plastic corner(2/2 cm).

Tools

It took only two days to make a do-it-yourself drying box, and incomplete. I worked slowly, enjoying the process. To translate this idea into reality, I needed the following tools:

• cordless drill;
• Bulgarian;
• riveter;
• pliers;
• wrenches;
• scissors;
• stationery knife.

Dimensions

The dimensions of my dryer: height - 1.2 meters, length - 1 meter, width - 70 centimeters. Why are they like this? These figures, of course, are not taken from the ceiling. When deciding on the size of the box, I thought about how to make loading and unloading the fish as convenient as possible. With my height (180 cm), these parameters turned out to be optimal. The drying chamber turned out to be capacious, consisting of three levels, each of which has three metal rods for hanging fish. In it, you can wither a hundred weighing 0.3 kg or five hundred pieces at a time. Agree, quite good.

Mounting

Conventionally, the whole work can be divided into three stages:

• frame assembly;
• sheathing of the box with a mesh;
• cover manufacturing.

First of all, I made blanks from the profile. To do this, I cut it with a grinder as follows: four segments 1.2 meters long (for corner supports), six meters and the same number of seventy-centimeter crossbars. Then, at a distance of 20 cm from the floor, I alternately fastened the blanks together with rivets. In order for the parts to fit better to each other, the profile at the joints must be adjusted by making small cuts on the side surfaces. As a result, I got a rectangle standing on legs.

In the same way, the top and middle of the structure were assembled. I additionally reinforced the bottom of the box with an aluminum corner, which I screwed from the inside. Thanks to this, the dryer has acquired additional rigidity. Important nuance: the profile should be fastened so that its outer surfaces form an ideal plane between them. Subsequently, this will greatly facilitate the process of mounting the grid.

Actually, to implement the second stage, it is desirable to have an assistant. In this sense, I was lucky, my wife agreed to help. It was much more convenient to work with the mosquito net together: she held it where it was needed, and I fastened it. It is better to cut the mesh for each side with a small margin so that you can wrap it inward a little, thereby improving the overlap with the adjacent canvas. the main task in this case, close all possible cracks so that the flies cannot get to the fish.

DIY fish dryer ready

The lid was also easy to make. Having cut out a piece of polycarbonate (thickness 0.6 mm) of the appropriate size with a clerical knife, I screwed it to the frame from decorative corner small bolts. It turned out nice and secure. Such a cover is easy to remove, put on, and most importantly, it completely eliminates the possibility of contamination of the product from above.

Conclusion

Finally, dear readers, I want to draw your attention to a few tricks that will help you not only speed up the process of drying fish, but also improve its quality.

Firstly, it is advisable to load it into the dryer at night (at this time it is cool in the yard, besides, there are no annoying flies).

Secondly, the first day it must be blown by a fan, this will significantly speed up drying and eliminate the unpleasant odor.

Thirdly, do not even try to dry large roach, bream or crucian carp in the raw in the heat. In summer, the insides of these fish are full of greenery, which, under the influence high temperature begins to rot, which inevitably leads to their deterioration.

The drying box should be placed in a place where it will not be exposed to precipitation and direct sunlight (in the shade, under a canopy, in a draft). If you use these simple recommendations, then, be sure, at the output you will get a truly high-quality and useful product which will be appreciated by your loved ones.

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A dehydrator is a device that is a dryer for products (greens, fish, meat, mushrooms, nuts, vegetables and fruits). Also, this device can be used to cook healthier (dried, without any other processing) food, such as various desserts, sprouted cereals, cookies, chips and more. Needlework lovers create dry flower bouquets, items from papier-mache, herbarium and others decorative crafts. Dehydration of products in the device occurs due to the action warm air, infrared or sun rays.

Store-bought appliances are quite expensive. They allow you to maintain a constant set temperature inside drying chamber. Making a dehydrator with your own hands is an opportunity available to everyone to save on the device and get a device that allows you to quickly dry products in the required quantity.

A homemade dryer can be made from an old refrigerator. This will make a good dehydrator for fruits and vegetables.

Manufacturing algorithm

The process of manufacturing a drying plant from a refrigerator occurs according to the following scheme.

1. Carefully dismantle the compressor, radiator and freezer so as not to damage the pipes and avoid leakage of the working substance (refrigerant).
2. Take off inner lining and a heater, leaving a sealing gum on a door.
3. In the place where the compressor was installed, a fan is mounted.
4. On top (on the roof) of the refrigerator, a hole is made for a pipe (a two-meter section with a diameter of 100 mm is enough) or an aluminum corrugation 3 m long, which is fixed with glue.
5. A hook is attached to the door to securely fix it.
6. Attach wooden slats to the side walls of the box from the refrigerator with self-tapping screws or bolts after about 10-20 cm, in order to then put shelves on them.
7. If any holes remain, they are closed.
8. To speed up the drying process, an exhaust hood is placed on the pipe or corrugation.

The final design is shown in the photo below.

The nuances of creating a design

The inner lining and insulation are removed, because plastic and foam plastic decompose when heated, releasing harmful substances.

The insulation should be dismantled with gloves and a respirator to protect against glass wool (if it served as a heater).

Since the remaining tin cabinet is not very rigid, it may be necessary to increase its degree by installing spacers or a galvanized inner casing.

For blowing products, it is allowed to use a conventional exhaust fan power 18 W, diameter 125 mm, only installed to blow air inside. Installing a fan heater will significantly speed up the whole process, increasing the productivity of the installation. Instead, one or two can be attached to the back wall. electric heating elements with a total power of up to two kW - then the device will work as an electric dryer. In this case, a second exhaust fan should be installed in the upper part of the box.

The created unit can be used all year round. But if a conventional fan is installed, then painting the case black, as well as installing the device in the sun in warm time year contributes to an increase in the temperature inside, which speeds up the entire process of drying products.

In order for the created dryer to work efficiently, it is necessary to provide good blowing of the product laid on the sheets. This is achieved by leaving a gap of 2 cm between the box and the door on one side, and back wall box on the other.

When using a refrigerator with conventional fans without installation heating elements it is enough to remove only the compressor with a freezer and a radiator. Thus, the grooves for installing shelves on them remain, but if necessary, you need to add more. as shelves can be applied:

• grates designed for grilling, but with cut off handles;
• metal sheets with holes drilled in them;
• grids with different cell sizes;
• old mesh shelves from the refrigerator;
• made of wire or wooden slats lattice structures.

It is easy to come up with a variety of options for creating shelves for vegetables and other products on your own and make them from improvised materials.

If the compressor is in working condition, and the cooler circulation system is not damaged, then these parts may be useful for creating.

Creating a dryer from a refrigerator takes several hours with the necessary parts and tools. Design can be improved different ways, equipping, for example, temperature sensors and the simplest system automation, or experimenting with the location of the fans. To prevent insects from getting inside the dryer, ventilation holes close mosquito net or gauze folded in 2 or 3 layers.

Homemade dehydrator

A dehydrator can be made from homemade wardrobe in a manner similar to the previous one. Only instead refrigerator compartment here is a plywood cabinet. For this you will need the following materials:

• plywood or chipboard, fiberboard;
• wooden slats;
• metal corners and screws;
• aluminium foil;
• electric heater;
• 2 fans;

It is better to use a fan heater instead of a separate heating element. The other fan will be normal, while working on the hood.

The cabinet must be designed in such a way as to provide unobstructed air circulation. It is collected in this order.

Fans can be connected in parallel and switched on with a switch. Also, the design can be additionally equipped with light bulbs showing the operation of the installation. The fan heater is equipped built-in thermostat. It will automatically turn on the heater heating. If necessary, you can turn off one spiral to reduce the power of the installation.

Simple solar dryer for fruits and vegetables

The solar dryer can be made in various ways. Wherein no electricity costs: vegetables or fruits are dried by the energy of the sun's rays. Suitable for summer residents simplest design, which can be done with a hammer, saw, stapler and scissors. The work on creating the installation is performed in the following sequence.

1. Assemble the frame right size, based on the required volumes of workpieces, for example, from wooden bars 50 by 50 mm.
2. Sheathe it from the sides and back with plywood or boards.
3. The back wall is sheathed from the inside with a metal sheet.
4. coloring inner part in black to make the air warmer.
5. At an angle that provides the best exposure to sunlight, shelves made of mesh, wire, plywood, tin, plastic and other materials are installed.
6. Ventilation holes are made in the upper and lower parts of the structure, the size of which must correspond to the dimensions of the installation.
7. They are covered with gauze or a mosquito net to prevent insects from entering the drying cabinet.
8. The front part of the box is made in the form of a frame fixed on canopies.
9. It is covered with glass transparent plastic, polycarbonate or plastic wrap(fixed with a stapler).
10. A stand for a box is made from bars or metal pipes.

Also, the created design can simply be supported on something. Possible appearance shown in the photo below.

In such a cabinet due to heating sheet metal achieved temperature 40-50 degrees. Ventilation ensures the removal of moisture released from the fruit.

Solar dehydrator with collector

More difficult option solar dryer(shown in the photo below) consists of two departments:

• air heating zone, consisting of a collector;
• drying zones where products are located.

The front parts of both zones are covered with a transparent material, for example, glass, polycarbonate.

Collector is a box, the bottom of which is covered with a thin sheet of metal painted black. A heat insulator is laid under it ( mineral wool or sawdust) to minimize heat loss. Air enters the heating zone through the ventilation openings. Then it enters up through the shelves with products and exits.

By installing black tubes as an absorbent, for example, painted aluminum corrugation, you can increase the temperature of heating the air with a collector.

For the device to work effectively, it must be constantly kept with a directional collector towards the sun.. If the collectors are installed on three sides, then there is no need for rotation, such a drying unit will work all day. All cracks are sealed with sealant.

Solar dryer with fan and thermostat

To create a working automated model with a length of 1 m, a height of 0.6 m and a width of 0.53 m, the following materials will be needed:

• glass;
• wooden bars and slats;
• plywood;
• metal corners;
• aluminum sheet;
• fan with a diameter of 120 mm with a voltage of 12 V;
• mosquito net;
• thermostat (for example, W1209), consisting of a temperature controller and a thermostat;
• voltage stabilizer with a KR142EN8B chip;
• a solar battery that produces a voltage of 12 V;
• metal mesh for pallets.

The scheme of the apparatus is shown in the photo below.

The construction algorithm is as follows.

1. According to the scheme above, a frame is assembled from beams and plywood, connecting individual elements self-tapping screws, metal corners.
2. The body is sealed.
3. Wheels (40-100 mm in diameter) are attached to the bottom, so that it is convenient to turn the structure in the sun.
4. They make the back door of glass so that you can stack the products, as well as observe the drying process.
5. Install after 7 cm seven shelves.
6. Make shelves from mosquito or steel mesh and rails.
7. An aluminum sheet is laid on the collector panel, pre-painted with black heat-resistant paint.
8. Mount the fan on top.
9. Gather electrical circuit, connecting the stabilizer to each other, solar battery, thermostat and fan as shown in the diagram below.
10. Set the controller to the desired operating temperature.

The door must be hermetically sealed so that insects do not enter inside.

A stabilizer is needed to maintain constant voltage on the fan contacts with a value of 12 V. Further improvement of the created design is possible by fan speed control. It is recommended to rotate the device so that the collector and the battery are constantly illuminated by sunlight.

Assembling the infrared dryer

Suitable for mushrooms, vegetables, nuts and fruits infrared dryer. Making it yourself is pretty easy. For this you will need the following materials:

• iron wire with a diameter of 5 to 8 mm;
• cardboard box, for example, from a vacuum cleaner;
• aluminium foil;
• metal mesh;
• bulb socket;
• awl;
• screwdriver;
• self-tapping screws;
• cartridge for an ordinary light bulb with fasteners;
• thermometer;
• infrared lamp;
• aluminum tape or glue.

The installation is created in the following sequence.

1. The inside of the box is glued aluminum foil using tape or glue for this.
2. Shelves are made from a grid according to the size of the box.
3. On any wall near the bottom, a hole is made for the supply wire and the cartridge is fixed with self-tapping screws.
4. Screw in the infrared lamp.
5. A thermometer is attached to any sidewall.
6. Cut the wire into pieces that are approximately 5 mm longer than the width of the box.
7. Pierce holes in the sidewalls for the rods for the racks.
8. They insert a wire into them and seal its protruding ends with adhesive tape from the outside.
9. Laying shelving.

As a result, after all the manipulations, you will get an installation similar to that shown in the photo below.

The side parts of the box can serve as a lid, or it can be made separately from the same cardboard. If you want to automate the design, then you should use temperature sensor. Under his control, the light bulb will turn on automatically.

Also, in the created design, you can use an incandescent lamp (its sufficient power is 60 W) or heating film used to create warm floors. In the latter case, at home, a piece of 50 by 100 cm with a power of 110 watts is enough. In the general case, the length of the fragment is chosen according to the box used.

When using the film, you will also need:

• insulation, for example, bituminous, used to create underfloor heating;
• a set consisting of 2 clamps, two eyelets and the same number of ring terminals, which is designed to connect the power to the film.

Lay on top of bituminous insulation pvc tape. To connect the film, you will need to solder wires and contacts.

This dryer allows temperatures around 60 degrees. It can be rolled up and laid on the bottom of a box made in the previously indicated way.

Do-it-yourself dehydrator for meat and fish

Dryer for meat and fish is easy to make from plastic container. For this you will need:

• fan;
• a plastic container with a lid;
• steel bars with a cross section of 5 mm or threaded studs with washers and nuts;
• pipe cut or coupling.

The whole process of making a dehydrator for drying fish, meat and drying other products from a plastic container is shown in the video:

It is easy to assemble a dehydrator for fish, meat, vegetables, fruits and other products from improvised materials: plywood, boxes, a refrigerator. Various working old fans are suitable for blowing. In each case, it will be necessary, of course, to think over a way to secure them, but economic costs will be reduced. In small installations, you can use a fan from a computer, having previously provided the right voltage nutrition. If you automate the dryer, then in terms of functionality it will be able to compete with factory counterparts. When drying meat and fish, be sure to prevent flies from entering the interior of the appliance so that they do not spoil the food.

Dryer for fish, dryer for drying the catch

For every fisherman, it is important not only to catch a fish, but also to properly save the catch. Drying for fish is very useful for you in any conditions, even if you are going to dry fish in urban conditions on the balcony. We offer various types dryers, from compact hanging ones for hanging on a balcony, terrace, tree, to frame-prefabricated dryers that can be installed outdoors, in the country. All dryers are easy to assemble so they are easy to carry, do not take up much space and are packed in waterproof cases, which will be very convenient if you are traveling by car. Dryers are washable, washable, do not fade in the sun, and are also protected from moisture and damage.

What are dryers?

The Dom Rybalki online store offers three types of dryers for drying fish:

Suspended frame made of polypropylene mesh. It is represented different sizes, has three horizontal shelves for fish, a fine-mesh grid of 3 mm, which prevents insects from getting inside. Also, this model has an additional lower compartment, due to which the lower shelf with fish does not come into contact with objects in any way and is protected from insects. The arched entrance with a zipper allows you to lay out the fish on the shelves and hermetically fasten the dryer. It is suspended on a special device from the cords that are included in the kit. Made in China.

Dryer prefabricated NPO KEDR St. Petersburg. It is a dryer for fish made of small-mesh nylon with mosquito net inserts. The frame is made of metal, mounted on flat surface or suspended depending on the desire of the fisherman. It has from 3 to 6 chains for hanging fish vertically and drying it. Hooks are not included. This model is very convenient to use, as it does not require turning the catch to dry, it is easy to wash.

Dryer team made of ECO-material. domestic production dryer, which has a convenient cube shape, can be hung, equipped with crossbars with hooks for drying fish, which is hung vertically in rows. The dryer is made of solid wood, which is why it has gained popularity among lovers of environmentally friendly products. Your catch in reliable dryers! The frame is covered with breathable thin breathable fabric and protects the fish from insects and damage. Packed in a box.

Large round dryer for drying predatory fish, herbs, mushrooms and roots. It has large shelves to accommodate large items for drying. Well ventilated and protected from direct sunlight thanks to fine mesh.

Dryers are very popular not only in summer, but also in winter, since the safety of the catch is an important component not only of pride in the past fishing, but also safe way preparing fish for further consumption. Long gone are the days when the fish was dried on a newspaper, thereby often spoiling the catch or being subjected to laying eggs of the larvae.

Choose convenient, modern dryers for fish on the website of the Dom Rybalki online store. We will deliver dryers to every fisherman in any corner of Russia: delivery by mail and transport company.

How to properly dry fish in a dryer and how, if necessary, to make it yourself? What are the best ways to dry fish to give it best taste? How to avoid the most common mistakes using these technologies? We will talk about all this in more detail in this issue and immediately please leave a comment at the bottom of the page to understand how successful the material turned out.

What are dryers and what are they for?

There are many varieties of dryers in terms of models, sizes, capacities, materials for manufacturing. There are frame and folding, stationary and hanging, designed exclusively for drying fish and universal, that is, they are also suitable for drying berries, mushrooms, nuts, vegetables, herbs, fruits, bee pollen.

All of them are united presence of walls from a mesh or gauze, excluding the contact of flies and their larvae with fish, and allowing air to do its job. As well as the presence of a door for loading and unloading the catch, shelves, hooks or wires to place the fish in the correct position.

It is in this opportunity to save your catch from infection with larvae and subsequent spoilage of products that the advantage of using various types of dryers lies in traditional way drying fish (by hanging on a rope or wire somewhere under a canopy, in an attic or balcony).

We make a dryer with our own hands

Modern online stores, as well as departments of fishing equipment in sports shops and in the markets they present to the buyer a wide variety of models of fish dryers in various options value for money.

But with all the variety of products offered, it is far from always possible to choose a dryer model that suits the needs of a particular angler. After all, the catches of different fishermen can differ dramatically in the number and size of fish caught. The home conditions in which the fish will be dried also differ. Therefore, many economic fishermen, adjusting the parameters of the device being created to fit their needs.

First of all, you need to decide Where will the drying take place?. If under a canopy or in the attic of a private house, there are no problems with size. If in one of the rooms, on the balcony or loggia of the apartment, then the dimensions of the future dryer must be calculated based on the possibility of placing it in these rooms for drying and subsequent storage. You also need to keep in mind the size and number of fish caught on the previous fishing. Or calculate these parameters for future catches.

After determining the required dimensions, you need to decide on the materials for manufacturing. They can also be very diverse. For the frame and the door, they usually use the bars, slats or boards left over from construction or repairs, the remains of an aluminum profile or corner - that is, any suitable durable materials.

1. A door is hung on the assembled frame.
2. The opening is hermetically sealed to prevent the entry of insects.
3. A mesh is tightly attached to the walls (best of all, a mosquito net).
4. Many people also stretch the net on the ceiling, but this is fundamentally wrong, since the deposited fly larvae can penetrate the cells and infect the catch. Therefore, the ceiling must be made solid, preferably from a plywood or plastic sheet.
5. A tray is placed at the bottom for the timely removal of flowing fish oil.
6. After that, shelves are made inside the dryer or several rows of wire with hooks are pulled (in accordance with the estimated size of the fish). Dryer ready!

Below are some examples of the original creativity of our anglers.

As they say, it is better to see once than to hear 100 times. Therefore, we invite you to watch the video from detailed description making a dryer with your own hands.

How and how much to dry the fish

The drying time and the choice of technology largely depend on the type and size of the caught fish, as well as on the gastronomic preferences of the angler himself.

The duration of salting, again, depends on the size of the fish and the angler's taste preferences - the longer you salt, the saltier the fish will be. Enough on average 2-6 days. After that, the fish is taken out, washed running water and on average for an hour is placed in a bowl with clean water for soaking and removing excess salt.

Exists two ways to hang fish on hooks or ropes of the dryer - behind the head (through the eyes) and behind the tail (after making a hole in the right place of the body of the fish with an awl).

Each method has its pros and cons. For example, if you hang it by the tail, then the fat will drain through the mouth and the fish may come out dryish. And if for the head, then the remaining fat can give the meat a peculiar taste. In general, each fisherman chooses the method of hanging according to the type of fish and with his experience and taste preferences.

After hanging, the dryer is placed out of direct sunlight. Best in a draft. The catch is dried for about a week. Samples are taken starting from the smallest specimens.

Possible mistakes

When salting and drying fish, the most common mistakes should be avoided.

• Salt for salting should be ordinary, coarse grinding. In no case not iodized! Its use is guaranteed to spoil the appearance and taste of dried fish.
• It is not necessary to wash the fish immediately before salting (it is washed only before soaking), otherwise it will inevitably become dry.
• Herbivorous fish should not be salted without gutting in hot weather. The algae remaining in its insides will begin to rot - the fish will have a bitter aftertaste or it will completely deteriorate.
• When placing fish in the dryer, care must be taken that they did not touch. This will prevent uniform drying.

In Moscow, you can buy a wide variety of fishing nets, which differ in volume, size and type of material used. In addition, drying for drying fish can be folding and frame, mobile or stationary. There are also catch-only and universal products that are used to hang mushrooms, fruits and vegetables.

All types of dryers are made with mesh walls to allow air to pass through and protect the product from insects. Inside the product can be equipped with shelves and hooks for hanging the catch. You should choose a hanging net for fish, taking into account the place where it will be placed. For example, compact dryers can be hung on a balcony or loggia, while big models more suitable for an attic or shed in the yard.

Features of choosing a product for drying fish

It is good if the design has several separate shelves. You can opt for a camping wire framed fish dryer. The presence of a plastic coating will provide protection against corrosion and mold. The polyethylene mesh should have cells of small diameter so that insects cannot get inside. At the bottom of the dryer, it is necessary to equip a double bottom to accommodate the pallet. If zippered doors are used, they must be unfastened on both sides. In the upper part there should be a long and strong enough rope for hanging food.

In our store you can order catch dryers at the most favorable prices in the Moscow region. We have been selling equipment and accessories for hobbyists for a long time. fishing. Choose the necessary products on the site, place an online application or call the indicated numbers! Managers will contact you during the day, answer your questions and quickly place an order with delivery.