freeze dryer??? any suggestions?

[rockriver]

i determine to get one, then check the prices and wham. bam... lots of money low 2000's and up
looks like it is past time to increase our food storage capability.


i see several ads and folks using harvest right. the medium model seems to be popular... the harvest right website shows "sold out."

any suggestion or advice will be appreciated..

[surviort_wwdnet]

Try home Depot - they say the Harvest Right FD is available for shipping.

[Patriotic Sheepdog]

we have looked at them in the past. Seems like they can take a lot of work. RR, why did you decide to get one? Maybe they are not as complicated as they seem....

[Templar]

With Reports cans of FD proteins selling for $90 and up, the break even point is 30 cans. We have been using one for the last 6 years. There is some work involved with maintaining the vacuum pump, and keeping the coils clean, but most average folks are competent enough to do that. I have had one problem when a lightening strike nearby took out the power plug, but that was easily replaced. Beans and rice are OK, but much tastier when FD chicken is added. Electricity costs for running an average batch are $3.50,

I put it in the same category as I put our number 2.5 and number 10 canning machines. an investment that has long been paid off...

[Patriotic Sheepdog]

Thank you for the insight...sounds a lot less difficult then I thought...

[rockriver]

psd
the inner skinflint has held me back... i haven't purchased yet...
but,

why, 1. to store the food better and longer..
2.. it is a real thing... a tool that i can do something with.. as compared to having an entry on a bank statement or an entry on a credit card statement.
sort of like having an axe or a fuel container, compared to having the money for the axe in the bank or in a tin can buried in the yard.

now, i need to go scrub off the skin flint, and step up to the plate... i wonder... what is the best cleanser for "skin flint"

[surviort_wwdnet]

With Reports cans of FD proteins selling for $90 and up, the break even point is 30 cans. We have been using one for the last 6 years. There is some work involved with maintaining the vacuum pump, and keeping the coils clean, but most average folks are competent enough to do that. I have had one problem when a lightening strike nearby took out the power plug, but that was easily replaced. Beans and rice are OK, but much tastier when FD chicken is added. Electricity costs for running an average batch are $3.50,

I put it in the same category as I put our number 2.5 and number 10 canning machines. an investment that has long been paid off...

Which size dryer do you have, and how long on average does it take to FD a full dryer?

[rockriver]

finally caved and bought from the mfg...
i thought i'd seen some folks advertising a coupon to save a hundred or so... never found it...
--
factory says long delay. 8 to 10 weeks... for delivery...
made in utah! not china... that's good.

[Templar]

Which size dryer do you have, and how long on average does it take to FD a full dryer?

Medium, takes anywhere from 25 hours to 45 hours, depending on amount and type of food. sorry for the necroreply...

[surviort_wwdnet]

Medium, takes anywhere from 25 hours to 45 hours, depending on amount and type of food. sorry for the necroreply...

Thank you!