To help get even circulation, I thought I’d try using two. Bad idea?
by andymilder
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KeyMessage989
Why the ping pong balls….?
MisterProfGuy
For a circular sous vide in a vacuum, this method might be optimal.
conipto
It literally won’t matter. Only one will be heating, and one is plenty of water circulation.
nsfbr11
What is with the displays?
mikechorney
One is enough. It won’t make it better.
steveC95
I thought you had both of them heating, I was going to say I tried this once and I tripped a breaker.
bp_183746627
You could double the size of the tank and 1 would still be fine
seveseven
It’s fine but not important. You would be better off using a cooler instead of a prep tub.
Rafterman2
r/DontEatThat
Parking-Aerie1540
I do this every year. Mine struggles to keep up the temp on the larger container I use. 2 helps it regulate much easier.
rdawg11
My Anova tub I got from Costco with the unit itself seems about the same size and never an issue
petebmc
Now I’ve heard a sous vide will tenderize a shoe, but I never thought of ping pong balls. Do they come out like marshmallows?
Bill_Pilgram
Not enough solo cups.
seanabenoit
I’d say your issue is heat containment if you’re using 2. Use an ice chest instead of a bin.
bluefootedpig
Sous vide combat! there can be only one!
LuminousPixels
You’re going to trip your circuit breaker. Those each draw probably about 1500 watts, and two of them in the same outlet will overload the normal amperage of the circuit. You’re looking at a 25 amp draw, and may also start a fire if the breaker is faulty.
Individual_You_7799
I converted an ice chest, it only drops 10-20 degrees in 24 hours even after taking the circulator out, so is way more stable than the tanks you buy, if your too worried about keeping the right temp id try that
Qzx1
I’d encourage you to take a thermometer and find out. I’d be surprised if one side to the other was more than half a degrree already, though it’s easy enough to measure one way then the other.
Ryanrealestate
Not the DP sous vide
GoorooKen
🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻 I’m into it. Shouldn’t hurt anything
BoredAccountant
This just uses more electricity for the same result.
Helpful-nothelpful
I’ve never seen two SV machines play ping pong.
karluvmost
I wish I had 2 when mine died while doing a brisket. 2 is a great idea on a longer cook
nlightningm
Respectfully, this is the silliest thing I’ve ever seen on this sun
newbie38340
Bunch a damn eggs though lol
Accomplished-Iron778
I’m curious what happens if both are set at different temps. Will it enter an infinite loop and never reach the desired temp?
tapilogali_rs
Facepalm
feverish
I did this today to get the water up to temp and unthaw meat slightly faster. Once it is up to temp, one is enough.
Occhrome
its only gonna help to bring the temp up faster and maybe trip your houses circuit breaker.
southernwayfarer
Ping pong balls are a reasonable way to limit surface evaporation and cooling. You’re using too many. All you need is enough to cover the surface as a single layer. Also probably unnecessary to have two units might get the bath to temp quicker but planning for a longer warm up would be fine.
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Why the ping pong balls….?
For a circular sous vide in a vacuum, this method might be optimal.
It literally won’t matter. Only one will be heating, and one is plenty of water circulation.
What is with the displays?
One is enough. It won’t make it better.
I thought you had both of them heating, I was going to say I tried this once and I tripped a breaker.
You could double the size of the tank and 1 would still be fine
It’s fine but not important. You would be better off using a cooler instead of a prep tub.
r/DontEatThat
I do this every year. Mine struggles to keep up the temp on the larger container I use. 2 helps it regulate much easier.
My Anova tub I got from Costco with the unit itself seems about the same size and never an issue
Now I’ve heard a sous vide will tenderize a shoe, but I never thought of ping pong balls. Do they come out like marshmallows?
Not enough solo cups.
I’d say your issue is heat containment if you’re using 2. Use an ice chest instead of a bin.
Sous vide combat! there can be only one!
You’re going to trip your circuit breaker. Those each draw probably about 1500 watts, and two of them in the same outlet will overload the normal amperage of the circuit. You’re looking at a 25 amp draw, and may also start a fire if the breaker is faulty.
I converted an ice chest, it only drops 10-20 degrees in 24 hours even after taking the circulator out, so is way more stable than the tanks you buy, if your too worried about keeping the right temp id try that
I’d encourage you to take a thermometer and find out. I’d be surprised if one side to the other was more than half a degrree already, though it’s easy enough to measure one way then the other.
Not the DP sous vide
🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻 I’m into it. Shouldn’t hurt anything
This just uses more electricity for the same result.
I’ve never seen two SV machines play ping pong.
I wish I had 2 when mine died while doing a brisket. 2 is a great idea on a longer cook
Respectfully, this is the silliest thing I’ve ever seen on this sun
Bunch a damn eggs though lol
I’m curious what happens if both are set at different temps. Will it enter an infinite loop and never reach the desired temp?
Facepalm
I did this today to get the water up to temp and unthaw meat slightly faster. Once it is up to temp, one is enough.
its only gonna help to bring the temp up faster and maybe trip your houses circuit breaker.
Ping pong balls are a reasonable way to limit surface evaporation and cooling. You’re using too many. All you need is enough to cover the surface as a single layer. Also probably unnecessary to have two units might get the bath to temp quicker but planning for a longer warm up would be fine.
Why is 1 not ok?