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Yeah I know that but purchased this one from eBay only because of it's convection capabilities. It does help to cook a little faster and helps with some bakes where e.g. a turkey or chicken may become too moist. Anyway I wanted to try the convection version, but I guess it wasn't a big enough...

Nesco e-mail replied about their convection roaster oven fan blades. "Because we are the only supplier for our roaster old parts, there is no part # that would link it with any other company's fan blades. The fan blade measures 4" diameter, with holes in 3on the backside of the fins and a...

Hello, I'm looking for a fan blade for a Nesco 18 Quart Roast Air Convection Oven. The fan motor shaft is ~0.25 inches diameter with a flat side which appears the fan snaps on or uses a set-screw on the flat side of the motor shaft. Nesco no longer carry replacement fan blade. When I asked...

I think the post was originally about testing for gas leaks. Soapy water is the most common and good for testing for leaks in different areas of a gas line and system. There are solutions available that are used same as soapy water...

Here's a link to some more interesting facts about propane and LPG. Is There a Difference Between Propane vs LPG? Propane vs LPG | What’s what? Same or Different? | ELGAS - LPG Gas for Home & Business I also found this paragraph from a website about the difference of Vapor Service vs...

My stove isn't working and because of expense not really worth trying to fix. So I normally use an electric rice cooker to cook up small meals. I also have a convection microwave with large fold down door like a regular oven. Also a 12 quart electric pressure cooker but it doesn't slow cook very...

Propane was discovered by the French chemist Marcellin Berthelot in 1857 Propane is one of a group of liquefied petroleum gases (LP gases). The others include butane, propylene, butadiene, butylene, isobutylene, and mixtures thereof. LPG is a mixture of gasses and referred to simply as...

I cooked up some frozen chicken breasts from a wire grate on the bottom of the cookwell with thermostat set to around 375 and the chicken cooked up perfectly within approx. an ~hour +/-. However when I cooked a chicken mix it must have taken over 2 - 3 hours to cook. I added 3 cups water and...

I have an older 18 quart Nesco with convection fan that does quite well at maintain from low to high temperatures. However for smaller meals where the pan is only an inch or two full. The bottom doesn't get hot very quickly as the heat is from the sides instead of bottom. I don't recommend a...

Roaster ovens date back to the earlier 20 century. Were quite popular at one time and have seem to have made a comeback. They usually come with a base that heats a removable liner or cookwell. The lids are usually fairly light and thin made from steel or aluminum. These are not a true slow...

Newer types of lpg hose now have a safety shutoff valve. (I'm not completely certain but think it's now a Federal Safety regulation for all new hoses manufactured after a certain date) Some lpg equipment if you turn on the gas too fast the valve in lpg hose closes. While other times the hose...

Thanks for the links and advice. Since I currently only have a roaster oven(s) I think I'm just going throw some of the vegetables including potatoes and other items in with the turkey near the end of it's cooking cycle. I'm mainly cooking for myself unless the neighbors drop over. So I'll cook...

I'm not certain what you mean by serious? Serious - (of a subject, state, or activity) demanding careful consideration or application. I'm trying to be sincere and currently in a state of consideration but haven't come to any conclusions. Agriculture has been around from ~10,000 to ~15,000...

I'm not certain as I've never cooked a frozen turkey. I think you may need to wait a while after the turkey has warmed up after setting the oven to 425 - 450 then pull it out, possibly with pliers or somehow heat the area up containing the neck and giblets and pry them out? I don't know I...

Yeah, there was some discussion about pathogens and salmonella. There are a few pros and cons cooking frozen or thawed. Here are a couple articles out of I came across and read while searching for "cooking a frozen turkey". How to Cook a Completely Frozen Turkey for Thanksgiving | Kitchn...