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.Only in recent years has the amount of sugar consumed in the American diet been questioned. About half of the Perfeito … Read More

What I presume was happening was that condensation was building up on the cooling coils between the insulation and the chamber and freezing. When I finally turned the FDer off it took 3 days for the ice buildup to melt and slowly soak through the insulation and drip onto the counter.Places like Craigslist are great for buying more or less a… Read More

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 – … 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 eas… 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 L… Read More