I would prefer those fittings to have internal Este rings and knurled thread on ports (similar to R134a vacuum gauge sets) that do not require high torque compression fittings. Finger tight and you are good to go. You spot a leak, change the Este ring and you're back in business.
4. Vacuum Pump Issues: If your machine is not reaching optimal vacuum levels, check for leaks in seals or hoses that could hinder performance.
Racquel Ruetz Albert was quick to respond to my inquiry about the delivery of our harvest right freeze dryer.
Theoretically, you could use the machine for both gluten and gluten-free foods. However, we choose to put only gluten-free items in our freeze dryer to avoid any potential cross contamination.
While I had the unit apart to replace the display I decided to correct the water condensation problem. If you find yourself using your FDer in the same conditons as we do you may want to consider modifying your FDer to keep the condensation from your FDer control circuit and display cards. Here are the steps that I followed to minimize what the NC high humidity climate does to my FDer.
I did a couple of batches (peas and carrots, and another load of precooked chicken meatballs cut in half) and it all worked perfectly. Looking forward to trying out some new things and sharing the results.
Freeze drying isn’t my only preservation method, but it’s my favorite. Keep the skills of canning, dehydrating, fermenting and more in your pocket so you have various ways of preserving food. They all have their pros and cons but non-e should be ignored.
The initial cost can be high, they require adequate space and power supply; also, they can be noisy during operation.
Control of the amount of time a material is held at the ultimate freeze temperature before the drying cycle is started.
We have two freezers in the garage as well. All of these machines generate heat and humidity. Our FDer front regularly sweats up an storm and water drips off the door and from around the entire chamber perimeter down the front of the unit. It got so bad that I taped a plastic shield above the display to route the water around it. You can see the water on the door and on the stainless steel front past the 4 screws on the unit.
If you don’t have the time or money, or if you believe the food crisis will hit hard very soon, then it makes more sense to buy freeze-dried food instead.
This is why so many people are buying their own freeze dryers to use at home. The market is essentially cornered Shop Now by Harvest Right, which isn’t a bad thing since their quality and customer service are both superb.
Back from our trip I turned the unit on and to my dismay found that the display was missing the middle two lines.
Making food in your own freeze dryer is less expensive than purchasing it commercially. You can purchase food in bulk and freeze dry it for later. With the current high food prices (which could easily continue to skyrocket), it’s nice to buy in bulk or on clearance to save money.