Let's start with some of the positives when it comes to this product because it isn't all bad! Pros Of Using The BELTBOX That’s why some varieties of biltong dehydrators have light bulbs so that the air is slightly warmed around the meat. However, this needs to be very carefully balanced. If the air is too hot, whether, by bulb heating or simply your climate, it will both ruin the biltong through cooking the outer layer and promote bacterial growth. While it does limit your movements and can cause tension, it is still not the end of the world in some instances, and you can still sing comfortably enough. Does Not Have Different Sizing If you live somewhere very chilly, it will take a long time for airflow to draw the water from the meat and finish the curing process. The side panels should be placed next to the top panel with their dowel holes, or their topsides, closest to the top panel.

The BELTBOX really does lessen the amount of sound that is coming out and possibly bothering others. This is the product's main function, and it delivers as promised, dampening the sound up to 30db. Are you looking for a way to dampen the sound of your loud singing as you practice? Or are you looking for something to scream in when you've had a long day? The BELTBOX is a product that was made just for people like you and me. Also, we’ll use a wooden corner profile to close the gap between the glass door and the cabinet. Finally, we can use washers to reinforce the attachment of the wooden dowels.But it’s not just about the equipment – we also offer a range of delicious biltong spices that are sure to take your biltong to the next level. Made from only the finest ingredients, our pre-made spice blends make it easy to create the perfect flavor and aroma in your biltong. Continue to do the same with the other sides, keeping in mind that the right side profile needs two sides miter sawed. And the left side profiles none. We can easily do that by using simple washers. The only important thing is that the dowels can fit through the washer’s hole. We will glue a washer to each dowel hole which means we will use 8 washers.

Place the left panel on the left side of the bottom panel and the right panel on the right side. In a later step, we’ll construct the cabinet by placing the left en right sides at a 90-degree angle on the bottom panel’s plastic dowels. If you're looking for the cheapest alternative, try singing, speaking, or yelling into your pillow. You will face some of the same problems, with breathing as the main one, but everyone's got a pillow, and pillows can also technically dampen your sound. Fun video: we also made a timelapse of biltong drying in our DIY IKEA box! 1. BUILDING NECESSITIES 1.1. ComponentsThis doesn’t need to be very strong, as that also runs the risk of drying the outer layers before the inside of the meat. You just need enough to keep drawing air through the box and pulling the released moisture away. Heat vs airflow– which matters most in your biltong box? it’s a question we’re often asked. Airflow will always be the most important thing to consider in your biltong dehydrator- but the answer can get a little complex. Let’s take a look at some of the factors you need to consider. Making biltong the right way

Our LED strip has a little control unit that can be operated via Wifi. We will glue it to the outside of our box. This was the final step in finishing our biltong box. Now you can test it by preparing your biltong, getting your favorite recipe, or experimenting. You can watch our video to see how we prepared our first biltong batch in this new box. Biltong is an air-dried cured meat. Ideally, you will not apply any heat what-so-ever during the drying process, as heat destroys vitamins and will adversely affect the flavor profile of your biltong. Even a lamp bulb in the box carries a risk of ‘cooking’ the outer layer of meat. Biltong and jerky are not the same, and biltong is not heat processed at all. Instead of a succulent, properly preserved, and safe piece of biltong, you’ll get an unhygienic mess that will taste bad and could carry bacteria.Make sure to cover the ventilation hole completely. Add some pressure to the fan to secure it. Feel free to add some extra glue to the sides. You can cut away the excess mosquito net when the glue is dry. 4. ADD SOME FLAIR 4.1. Add Led Strip An important step is adding the fan to the outside of our box. First, we will glue it in place by adding glue on the four corners of the fan. Once the glue is added, be swift with placing the fan over the big ventilation hole, as the glue tends to dry fast. So let’s measure first 2.5 cm or 1 inch from the top of the right panel; make sure to start measuring from the top of the hypotenuse as indicated on-screen. We’ll again measure two different points to align our tape measure.