We sold a grainmill also, hyped by a friend who had several. Used it some also. Nothing happened and other things incl food was donated or tossed. Now retired, who has time or money to throw away again? not me.
The entire process is automated using highly intelligent built-in sensors that know exactly when the food is properly freeze dried. Just press start and the freeze dryer will beep when finished.
I would prefer those fittings to have internal O 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.
I sent Harvest Right a note with a picture and they immediately shipped me a new display. Great Service again from the support team there! I think water had dripped down the front and the back of the unit and onto the display card shorting it out.
When buying online, it’s best to buy directly from the manufacturer of the freeze dryer. Not only does this guarantee that buyers get a tested, working product, but buyers often get a warranty in addition to support.
4) I made a plastic shield to protect the main circuit board of the FDer. it simply slides into place and protects the top and both sides of the board from condensation.
I'll be looking forward to hearing about the weird and wonderful items you produce. Should be an interesting learning curve.
.. Hence the vapor barrier. But once I opened it up I figured I may as well insulate the bare ports as well, and insure that the water was diverted away from the electrics of the system. Once I sealed up the insides I noticed that the condensation on the front panel increased dramatically as the air was trapped between the plastic vapor barrier and the back of the front panel. That was when the drip rail was installed on the front of the unit.
Commercial exhaust hoods serve a couple of different purposes. They can be used to reduce smoke, steam, and hot air from a kitchen during cooking. They can also be used to filter grease and food particles.
You can decide between electric or gas fryers. Electric fryers take a longer to heat up, but they recover quicker between frying cycles. They are also easier to maintain. Gas fryers are able to go to higher temperatures, and they also heat up faster than electric.
Since 2000, Extension has been warning consumers about canning cakes and breads. While this process has much appeal, it does not destroy the organism that causes botulism.
Dehydrators take the water off the surface first, then water eqilibrates with the surface, more water is drawn off the surface. You are left with a shrunken item, with some residual water. Makes gorgeous leather.
Learn the value of drying foods at home, the nutrition that you will have from dried foods, and how to set yourself up for success while drying.
Without an pump isolation valve I would expect some air to flow back into the chamber through the pump resulting in the Buy Now steady rise you witnessed. I saw the same phenomenon before I installed an isolation valve on my pump.