On Sat, 17 Oct 2020 12:57:13 -0000 (UTC), heyjoe wrote:

> On Fri, 16 Oct 2020 22:01:46 -0500
> in Message-ID: >
> Sqwertz wrote :
>
>> Since 185-190F for
>> 15-18 hours hours is hard on the stick-type machines,
>
> I know very little to nothing about sous vide (other than the cost of
> proper equipment is out of my price range).
>
> Why is 185ຜ-190ຜ F for 15-18 hours hard on stick type machines?

Because it's hot, it generates a lot of steam that can gum up the
inside electronics, and it stresses the heating element. And its a
long time to run that hot.

-sw