Long ago. and B. I don't have the test equipment I did then. I guess what I'm saying is don't be afraid to get too technical with me in your answers. What I wouldn't give for a helium leak detector right now...

It's so much easier to stay on a low carb diet when you have things to nibble on. I've been drying meatballs (cut them in half first), and they make a fantastic savory snack. I'll post to the Tried and True thread when I get a chance.

You can freeze dry things with fat and oils in it. The point isn’t to completely get rid of all the fat, but to reduce it. The reason being is for the storage process.

In fact, my son’s friends often comment that they wish they could have his freeze dried meals rather than whatever they are eating!

seis. Warranties and Support: Look for models that come with warranties and reliable customer support options.

Simply press start on the touch screen and the patend Smart Freeze technology senses when it's done.

I've also added an oil catch can that does a wonderful job of trapping oil vapor exiting the exhaust of the pump. Now instead of coating the area in a fine oil mist, the oil settles into the can. The clear tube on the side of the can lets you know how full the can is.

Take care of it, change the oil regularly, maintain it, and make sure to read the user manual carefully to keep it in good, working order. You might have to change a pump, change freon or general maintenance, but it’s no different than any other major appliance.

•The system records and maintains a log of the pressure and temperature during all parts of the freeze-dry cycle.

To maintain more info stability of drugs, vaccines, and biologics, freeze-drying is one of the most prominent techniques the pharmaceutical industry utilizes. Since many pharmaceutical compounds are sensitive to moisture and temperature changes, their potency can be conservatively preserved through lyophilization.

Remove all ice every oito hours of drying time. It is amazing how much faster the drying time drops doing this. A side benefit is water vapor does not contaminate the oil as fast. I've gotten up to 20 cycle per oil change by carefully monitoring the oil and water.

Odds are the problem is the vacuum hose or its end connections, the drain valve, or the door gasket. Based upon my experience I'd double check the fittings while installed on the FDer.

Back from our trip I turned the unit on and to my Buy Now 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.