On that point, I was first introduced to home freeze dryers while overseeing the guard force at the Embassy in Baghdad.Investing in a freeze dryer is not just about saving money; it's about gaining the skills and resources to become more self-reliant and prepared for whatever life throws your way. So, invest in your self-reliance journey – your f… Read More

Do you have any vacuum gauges at all to test the pump? ( Though I doubt that is the problem based upon your tests )It's awesome! I don't have a freeze dryer yet but am planning to place an order tomorrow. I am super curious how Kerry's scroll pump is holding up... eliminating the oil from the equation would make this whole thing SO much easier.Eval… Read More

We have some really great 'techy' type guys here who are, as they have been exploring the FD mechanics and sharing that in their posts, writing what is turning out to be a 'troubleshooting manual' for us less capable folks.The characteristic timeless design is as popular today as in the 50's. It was first developed by civil engineer Alvar Lennin.Ou… Read More

You’ll have to decide whether the pros outweigh the cons. For me personally, non-e of the cons outweighed the pros. The high price tag is an investment in my ability to preserve food for long periods of time for me and my family without relying on others. The noise doesn’t bother any of us and it’s like white noise.We preserve our favorite fo… Read More

Laura McDonough says: 2 years ago We bought one around the Y2K crises which never happened, ended up using it some, then selling it. I will not clutter up my place with useless crap of all kinds in the future, me and friends said (been there done that).Mylar bags keep food fresh for years The enemies to freeze dried food are moisture, oxygen, and l… Read More