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@frugalmum79435 жыл бұрын
Great video...on a side note I was wondering if you could do a video on practical "housekeeping" design for bol. For example the practical reality of having a "mud room"/ entrance area between the inner home and the outside. Practical in terms of airborne virus exclusion...climate control (avoiding heat escaping or vis versa) ... insect management. ..less flies, mosquitoes, insect plagues "flying in" etc. Other practicalities such as carpet (with grid down/ limited power if any) vs lino/tiles/ wooden floor etc. Grey/ black water collection, filtration and use etc. Security is often discussed by preppers in terms of humans/ large animals...smaller pests can be overlooked/ underestimated.
@frugalmum79435 жыл бұрын
Also I'd love to hear your research on permaculture. Less labour, more product.
@buildingourhomestead04 жыл бұрын
10 months later, are you still preferring the oil free pump?
@jenniexfuller4 жыл бұрын
1. Link to freeze dryer Facebook group? And 2. Have you considered trying Aquaponics?
@janineneville2374 жыл бұрын
Thank you for reviewing and bringing the need to freeze dry to light. We also designed a geo dome and have been gardening in this greenhouse as well. Thank you for capturing why we began the company in the beginning. The technology continues to improve. Janine Neville Harvestright
@TheRoadpilgrim5 жыл бұрын
The best prepping is a balanced approach that saves you money on stuff you use everyday.
@appalachianwanderseeker5 жыл бұрын
I'm loving my freeze dryer. I got it about a month ago, and already have quite a bit stored. What appealed to me most was being able to preserve food that I like, and being able to put away products that can't be safely canned, like sausage gravy (made with the sausage we have custom ground to be low fat and that we love the flavor of), or things like pasta that merely needs boiling water to reconstitute. And cheese. Shredded cheese is delicious even not reconstituted. So is sweet corn. I'm also a backpacker, and took one of my meals of grilled pork loin, green beans, and mashed sweet potatoes, out on the trail last week end. Much better than the typical backpacker freeze dried fare.
@jadestar15805 жыл бұрын
I like your channel because you educate and give tips for being self sufficient. A lot of the other prepping channels are now going to doom and gloom scare tactics. Keep up the good work one thank you for all you do!
@carmenmendez68363 жыл бұрын
Trueeee, so depressing to hear the doom and gloom, changes ur spirit into helplessness and right now is the wrong thing to do!!! That's why I love this channel, it informs, encourages to do right, gives u preparedness, hope, the know how, his voice is soothing, he's well informed and give u resources, I just love him, his ways, his demeanor!!!! I trust his teachings! Loving the knowing that I can make it on my own and with God by my side ALL is possible! Blessings to all! DON'T give up, as long as there's life there's hope!!!!
@littlegirllost26545 жыл бұрын
I saw this company 2 years ago with the intention of buying one then I forgot about it. Thank you for reminding me. This is a great investment. Also, freeze dried taste awesome
@jerrysmith3725 жыл бұрын
It's probably best that you held off anyway. The newer units have the newest software that makes them easier to use and run times shorter. Several improvements over the older units just a year ago. I recommend the oil free pump as well even though it is an extra $1200 - it's worth it. Keep in mind that the small and medium units can run from a standard 15 amp outlet. But the large will require a dedicated 20 amp circuit to run. I'm an electrician so that was no problem for me but it may cost you extra so keep that in mind.
@stacysalinas225 жыл бұрын
I also bought a vacuum sealer. I think that would be great with a freeze dryer!
@cindyb98125 жыл бұрын
I purchased mine with the oil-less pump just over a year ago, and while it was very expensive, I still think it was/is the best prepping investment I've made! I agree with all 8 of your reasons! Thanks for the video. Just followed you on Instagram.
@ssnidely5 жыл бұрын
i am starting to see them on craigslist. saw a 1st gen for 1800.
@gregvence73565 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'm glad BOTH you and City Prepping think the oil-free is the way to go. That is my plan but good to have had it confirmed.
@ek97725 жыл бұрын
Nice summary of reasons to freeze dry. I would add a couple more to your list: 9- Easier to maintain a vacuum seal. The vacuum seal in canning for, instance, can be broken due to temperature fluctuations. If you live in an area of more extreme temperatures, a Mylar bag will maintain the vacuum seal much better than traditional canning. 10- I came upon an article which mentioned the possibility of food prices to increase up to 300% due to more extreme weather events. These were particularly highlighted for grains such as wheat, rice, and corn. Freeze drying allows you to eat tomorrow at today’s prices.
@scotts5954 жыл бұрын
ADAPT 2030 channel, too!
@anthonyfratta48815 жыл бұрын
I used to work on pharmaceutical freeze dryers I have had a idia for years to make one for myself at home it's not very difficult. Especially if you pre -freeze the items going in and just use a coil from a dorm freezer to help keep the food frozen during a run. Vacuum chambers are relatively easy to Build and I then all you gotta do is hook a pump to it.
@mikebtrfld17055 жыл бұрын
I live in an air dryer called Nevada. America's driest state. When we have 4% humidity it's easy to dry foods out.
@jerrysmith3725 жыл бұрын
Yea, I live in Vegas. But leaving food out in the sun to dry is called dehydrating and involves a heat process which will work but will only store under the best conditions up to 5 years. Freese drying is a cold process at around -40 and gently heats the food (never above -20) so the moisture sublimates and dries the food and that is what makes it shelf stable up to 25 years.
@mikebtrfld17055 жыл бұрын
@@jerrysmith372 oops no you don't let the sun hit the food.
@jerrysmith3725 жыл бұрын
@@mikebtrfld1705 I wouldn't recommend that method either.
@awsomesauce034 жыл бұрын
@@mikebtrfld1705 freeze drying is barely comparable to simple dehydrating food. These foods will last for 25 years.
@rachelnstephens4 жыл бұрын
I live in Vegas and have an Excalibur dehydrator and a Harvest Right freeze dryer. I've also left food out on the countertops - none of it dries overnight. Food rots in Nevada extra quick if not refrigerated. The dehydrator and freeze dryer produce completely different foods.
@michaelkelly80615 жыл бұрын
We did well during a power out time that lasted for 6 days because of our chest freezers that had no power but stayed cold and could be opened without losing the cold inside....... it may not be the best solution but I would not have a stand-up freezer -- chest freezer is SO much better
@loganmacgyver26255 жыл бұрын
i hope that the technlogy will become more affordable in the near future. more households need a freezdryer machine
@appalachianwanderseeker5 жыл бұрын
It would be nice if it cost less, but honestly people pay as much for a top of the line refrigerator these days as a freeze dryer costs. And more for some toys, like four wheelers, boats, even some top of the line bicycles. And as much or more for tools such as lawn mowers. If you look at it compared to these items, it really is as affordable as any of them.
@colleenpritchett69145 жыл бұрын
It's not affordable if you are Canadian
@carmenmendez68363 жыл бұрын
I started a veggie garden this year, potatoes, celery, chives, peppers, carrots, garlic (all from kitchen discards but the carrots!) All doing good but the garlic, learning through trial and error but quite encouraged and determined! Gives me hope, pleasure and security! Recommend everyone to try it, by the way, everything is in pots as I live in an apartment! I also got a pineapple that's growing beautifully, has one year yet to give fruit but looking forward to harvest everything in two months! Good luck and NEVER give up!!!! And recycle everything!!!!! 😉👍😆
@kimmididwhat5 жыл бұрын
I just sold my 2015 “Knob Model” HRFD. Now saving up for the current model. I built quite a large stockpile in my 4 urs of F’Drying.
@roguegypsy78275 жыл бұрын
Plant some moringa trees. Very healthy! Dry and powder the leaves 👍🏽
@txrose38095 жыл бұрын
I also love that I can seal my canning jars in my freeze dryer, if u want to know how , remove tray holder , put a tray inside , place ur jars with the led on & ring left lose , use just ur pump & run for 3 minutes u to have sealed jars with ur FD stuff , don't need to add oxygen absorber, quart jars add 1 minute longer
@christenascott91002 жыл бұрын
Kris I’m glad that you are able to afford a freeze Dryer. If people are like me, that’s a pipe dream. You’re wonderful freeze dryer cost more than my entire monthly retirement check! Goes to show how much a schoolteacher makes in retirement! So many of the KZfaqrs are slapping me in the face with the freeze dryer I’ve got to where I don’t want to watch you anymore. I really enjoyed you before! I am going to just pass this session. I’m happy for your family to have this wonderful machine. Don’t forget the rest of us and leave us in the dust! We use dehydrators because we can avoid them. Thank you for always looking for an alternative for those of us that are not able to buy the expensive gadgets.
@resourcefulgirl5 жыл бұрын
Oil free pump? Didn't know that was now an option. I know this vid was looking at the practical reasons for freeze drying but I can't help but mention the problems globally with the upcoming food supply. Flooded croplands in the Midwest and overseas many countries are suffering from drought. Australia, an exporter of wheat, is now importing. Cattle, chickens, and hogs will be impacted as well. This should definitely be in everyone's home. Thanks!
@carmenmendez68363 жыл бұрын
Looking good, that growing beard gives u character, once is full keep it trimmed! 👍😉
@katrinalucas9823 Жыл бұрын
I just bought a freeze dryer and excited to get started. You look so young in this video.
@TheHappyGardener5 жыл бұрын
I really want to get a Freeze dryer Just need to keep saving my pennies...ooow strawberries look good
@appalachianwanderseeker5 жыл бұрын
Homegrown strawberries are like candy. The store bought type are a little tarter. But still good.
@bc24roxy43 жыл бұрын
I have spent so much on freeze dried food during the last 6 mths that I could have purchased a freeze dryer 6 months ago and would be money ahead. meals in a jar is a wonderful book. I got that when I started buying thrive life, author left honeyville farms and is now with thrive life. tons of youtube videos on how to the meals in a jar. Also I am learning to garden have been watching videos and have learned alot
@IAMYOU-.2 жыл бұрын
Very true I joined the group for a whole year I followed the posts and took notes from everyone’s experiences and recipes Finally when I had the money saved up I bought a freeze dryer and I just got it I still haven’t used it because I need to find a spot for it I’m so excited and I wish I could have gotten it sooner lol
@carolclarkson48595 жыл бұрын
We love our freeze dryer. It is our best prepper tool. We use it everyday. Was definitely worth the investment. Really excited to learn from you and see what you freeze dry. We are continuously impressed with how good the food tastes.
@beatrizviacava-goulet76402 жыл бұрын
wise to have good reads when internet goes unavailable !!!
@mikeemmons10795 жыл бұрын
Well out of my price range, sadly. I will be dehydrating and maintaining a seed bank. I just need to build a dehydrator so I can work in larger quantities. looking forward to watching you experiment though.
@knothead353 жыл бұрын
How do you store your seeds for longevity?
@HellenaHanbasquet3 жыл бұрын
I'm a Library Director and I approve the first 3 minutes of this video! All great books! I have many of them on my library shelf. Thank you for this list. I love my freeze dryer and I'm always looking for different things to do with it.
@estherstone48602 жыл бұрын
My first year using the ‘Square Foot Gardening’ was a bust because I started everything from seed, and that takes more time than I realized. So now we get starts from our local nursery. I may try starting with seeds again someday, but right now we need a sure thing.
@aliciaunaryan47515 жыл бұрын
I would love a freeze dryer, it makes so much sense. Greetings from South Africa
@thevoicewithin9305 жыл бұрын
Me too. I'm also in SA. Do you know of any local suppliers of freeze dryers? I'm waiting for shipping quotes to send a HarvestRight over from US, but not expecting cheap.
@aliciaunaryan47515 жыл бұрын
@@thevoicewithin930 hi there, no unfortunately not, as with my research it brings up pharmaceutical companies & takealot. If you come right, please could you assist with the locals? Good luck & I shall do the same.
@thevoicewithin9305 жыл бұрын
@@aliciaunaryan4751 The company that I approached to get an idea of cost to custom-make something similar have not been very helpful other than to advise that something like that would not be competitively priced. I'm still waiting for a shipping quote from HarvestRight, one week later. I'll let you know what that works out at.
@aliciaunaryan47515 жыл бұрын
@@thevoicewithin930 thank you for the feedback. Please keep me updated. Regards
@thevoicewithin9305 жыл бұрын
@@aliciaunaryan4751 HarvestRight have quoted around USD1200 for shipping to Cape Town, excluding any customs duties, clearing & forwarding. There is an extra USD200 for the 220V/50Hz electrical conversion. Altogether it works out to about R55,000 for the medium and about R68,000 for the large unit, excluding SA taxes, etc.
@GaryBowen732 жыл бұрын
Sir, your dinosaur is loose! 15:20
@PrescottCaliberClub5 жыл бұрын
Great video. One thing I look at when considering a freeze dryer is that one true years worth of quality long term food storage for a single person is about the same cost of a freeze dryer. Why not have both by buying a freeze dryer and then making your own.
@jerrysmith3723 жыл бұрын
Yes- In 2 years of using my large dryer almost 24/7, it has paid for itself many times over.
@AdmiralPreparedness3 жыл бұрын
I have the medium freeze dryer coming next year. Reason one is to convert all of the freeze dryable canned foods into light weight, long term food only needing water added to them before they can be eaten depending on the food.
@natalienichols69803 жыл бұрын
The meals in a jar are great preps. A quart jar will hold enough rice or dried potatoes, dried vegetables and bouillon to make a gallon of soup. There’s a FB group, Stocking our Shelves, with numerous recipes for Soup in a Jar. It’s the closest thing to fast food that I have put up.
@AndreaM773 жыл бұрын
I have cooked the deer meat and the meat that I have caught on sale, and I'm running it through the freeze dryer. That way if a power outage comes one less thing to have to worry about. Harvest Right is the bomb.
@conked9445 жыл бұрын
Love freeze dried raspberries
@lobodo9882 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty excited about buying the cheap 10# bags of legs & thighs, boiling them all up in the nesco slowcooker, canning the broth & freeze drying the MEAT, which will fall off the bone and have most of the fat cooked off into the broth. The 10# bags are SO MUCH WORK to split up, trim, & freeze pieces separately, and that's done before I even COOK. So this project is one of the first I'll try - ordered a Medium-White FD 3 days ago, cannot wait to receive it!
@Sniper.9252 жыл бұрын
thanks for info, im in nyc and getting ready
@ernstpeterlegrand2 жыл бұрын
My family is after 7 years progressing in the homestead. We live in a climate where the whole year food grows. Still I am considering a freeze dryer. This because there are still seasons. For example now the avocado tree has avocados. About 200 or more if I guess. When freeze drying you can eat avocados the rest of the year
@izegrimcreations5 жыл бұрын
Love my FD, but man, I have bad luck with it. In the year I've had it, the vacuum sensor went bad. The oil vacuum pump seized. And now after less than a dozen batches, my oiless pump is broken and they can't troubleshoot it.
@CityPrepping5 жыл бұрын
Yikes! I've yet to have a single issue b/c of the machine. Sorry to hear you're having problems. I haven't shared this before, but the night before I got my oil less pump, I was changing the oil on the original pump. I got busy with something and forgot to add the oil back in. Needless to say that pump is toast now :(
@hansmcq98335 жыл бұрын
I bought mine about two years ago with just prepping in mind, but nowadays we use it more for every day usage. We still prep with it but we get a lot of food from farmers markets and grow a lot of extra not to mention how much ground beef, chicken, lamb, and turkey we have on hand. I can make a burrito in less than two minutes. The machine is awesome. I think it’s a great investment. I wish I would have bought it much sooner. Also the harvest right people are great. I would advise anyone on the fence about buying one get it you won’t regret it.
@jerrysmith3723 жыл бұрын
Indeed - I've been using my large dryer and oil less pump for 2 years - best prepping tool I own. I run it almost 24/7.
@hansmcq98333 жыл бұрын
@@jerrysmith372 So how do you like the oil less pump is it worth the investment? We are considering getting one, but I have 2 back up oil pumps. My dilemma is if I'm gonna spend the money I may just buy another machine all together.
@jerrysmith3723 жыл бұрын
@@hansmcq9833 Well that's personal choice. I wish I had space for a second machine. I do like the oil less pump. When I ordered my machine, the pump was on back order and they sent me a standard oil pump to use. It's OK but I did hate dealing with the oil filtering after each batch. I guess now they have a better oil pump that only requires filtering every 10 batches, or something like that. My oil less pump did develop a loud noise in the first 6 months of using it but HR covered the shipping and rebuilt it for me with in 2 weeks. That was 18 months ago and I haven't had a single issue since. It gets run almost 24/7. I don't suppose it will run forever but when it does get worn out I'll have it rebuilt again. If you asked me if I would buy it again - I would say yes. For me it is worth the extra money to have no maintenance.
@flyingpaladin27122 жыл бұрын
Love the videos. Technical note: You are not releasing pressure. You are relieving a vacuum. This is the direct opposite.
@clarkkent49912 жыл бұрын
How did I miss this video from 2 years ago??? I been a sub for years! Lol. Dude! You have come a long way!!! You were good back then but even better now. It’s a true production now in 2022! I am trying to buy a freeze dryer ASAP. Once again late to the party. Lol. Thanks for always sharing and teaching. 🧐🏆🏆🏆🧐🫡💡🥕🥬🥩📺
@txrose38095 жыл бұрын
I love my freeze dryer , i also freeze dry for my dogs too , Alley loves freeze dried meat balls
@cathyjohnson67333 жыл бұрын
I hope to get a FD. I like to garden and put up the harvest. I am getting older children are going and I hope to freeze dry food for times when I can't garden and can so much. To think of not having to buy food when you have very little income appeals to me.
@merlinwizard10005 жыл бұрын
Excellent haircut! Looks good on you.
@CityPrepping5 жыл бұрын
i think i've given up with hair, or rather it has given up on me, lol ;)
@jmb-cm7mr2 жыл бұрын
i have a medium freeze dryer i have had for several months now i love it i have the Premier Pump i don't mind changing the oil it can go longer with the Premier pump than the standard pump.
@resourcefulgirl5 жыл бұрын
Just looked up the pump, almost 1600.00. Very pricy when added to the medium Harvest Right for 2195.00.
@charleshunt38062 жыл бұрын
I definitely prefer the Premier pump
@hmstriggered11435 жыл бұрын
I’v been a beekeeper for 5 years now and beekeeeping for dummies is not a great book. It’s ok for some techniques but it doesn’t include all of the basic tips. Definitely invest in another book.
@brmicmatthews83983 жыл бұрын
So recommend a book lol??
@cameronlaviolette12483 жыл бұрын
@@brmicmatthews8398 they're a bee keeper why would they know books about it
@brmicmatthews83983 жыл бұрын
@@cameronlaviolette1248 for the same reasons a historian knows what books to find certain references in, or a reader knows what novels to recommend. And most importantly, BECAUSE HE SAID ONE BOOK IS NOT GOOD, BUT THEN SAID TO INVEST IN ANOTHER BOOK. I’m assuming you didn’t ready his entire comment? Sad, because it’s only 2 sentences.
@cameronlaviolette12483 жыл бұрын
@@brmicmatthews8398 a historian would study beekeeping is more hands on and trail and error
@northeastoutrider21245 жыл бұрын
Great... Thanks a lot... Now I’ve got another item on my list to add to my preps. Very Cool... I also just ordered a few of the books you suggested.
@russgenemurray62884 жыл бұрын
I'm buying one just for boondocking. Imagine carrying enough food for several months that weigh next to nothing so all you do is add water.
@justwannasay54543 жыл бұрын
Yes exactiy.
@ssnidely5 жыл бұрын
sometimes ill find a recipe that hits a home run with the family. this weekend it was a burger recipe so i cooked up 45 burgers and am in the process of freeze drying them. with 80/20 burger meat, i find that cooking the fat out first makes freeze drying easier. thats what was on sale so thats what i used.
@ALL4TRUTHANDFREEDOM3 жыл бұрын
I watch ur vids almost everyday ;)
@WH6FQE5 жыл бұрын
I am really thinking about getting one, but I would definitely want the oil-free pump. I just can't quite figure out how to convince the wife of it yet, lol. She is definitely not into prepping, she does not believe in storing any food at home and goes to the grocery store a minimum of 3 to 4 days a week to get food for basically that day and maybe the next if I am lucky. Unfortunately, that is the culture here in Hawaii, no one believes in having a pantry, so if anything were to happen they would not even have a 3 day supply of food to last them. I have been trying to stock foods up on my own that she doesn't even know about. If anything happens now she will be freaking out, but I know that I at least have a few months worth hidden away that she doesn't even know I have bought. But I hate buying cans of freeze-dried products to store when I could do it myself much cheaper, and without all the preservatives that most of those companies add in their foods. Plus there is the shipping costs of getting the food shipped to Hawaii which definitely is not cheap. Hopefully, I will figure out a way to approach her with the subject soon.
@jokeal36135 жыл бұрын
Another great in depth video about something I knew so little about!
@helpwithfoodstorage59434 жыл бұрын
Good Reasons To Freeze Dry.
@icelandviking19615 жыл бұрын
3000 bucks and 30 hours still thinking about it. Can you talk me into buy one cost wise. Third year into garden still not feeding a family of two. Steak tree was a total failure just like the pizza bush. Hoping to get some hazelnut bushes going this year.
@appalachianwanderseeker5 жыл бұрын
Look at it as an investment into your future. If you are buying #10 cans of freeze dried food, on average it only takes about 100 cans to pay for a freeze dryer. Or use it to save $20 a week on meals by buying things on sale and putting them back for later, and pay for it within 3 years. Save even more by having a convenient freeze dried meal and saving the cost of a pizza when you are too tired to cook. Last weekend, three of us decided to order a pizza together at a Girl Scout overnight, and it was $26 for a large pizza!
@jaylife47592 жыл бұрын
Great video! What are your pros and cons to the oil-less pump?
@michellemybelle622605 жыл бұрын
I've seen a few different people's taste test and reviews of Mountain House's Chili Mac and everyone raved about it. It re-hydrated well and was delicious ! So I thought I'd suggest that as an easy meal to double or triple if you have a good recipe ( there are plenty on Pinterest,just look at a bunch and combine the recipes that have ingredients your family likes )Then you could have one batch for dinner and freeze dry 2 batches, maybe minus one serving for your lunch the next day. As for your RV trip, I know what a pain they are to clean because I use to detail them for a living. I might suggest saving the amount of servings for how many people will be eating it, in a Mylar bag, whatever size leaves you enough room for the water to rehydrate the product, then do just what you would do if it were a mountain house meal and hydrate it in the bag and serve in the cardboard type of paper bowls found at most dollar stores. If you use plastic ware you might only have a stirring/ serving spoon to wash. I have watched lots of reviews of assorted freeze dried foods and the hardest thing is to figure out how much water to add.I might put one family serving amount on each tray then it's easy to know how much to put in each bag. I would love to have a freeze dryer but on disability I doubt I ever will. I can't even afford 1 mason jar ! LOL ! Have fun with your not so new toy .
@CityPrepping5 жыл бұрын
> the hardest thing is to figure out how much water to add yeh, that is a bit of a challenge. i've learned with extra water to just drain it off. sorry to hear about your disability :(
@michellemybelle622605 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I also wanted to tell you about Greg of Ballistic BBQ here on KZfaq freeze dried mozz. Cheese and it re-hydrated well and he freeze dried frozen onion rings and tried one as is and he could not stop eating them, said it was his new favorite snack ! His burger and steak videos will make you drool ! I think he owns a grill & smoker company.
@Matteus7335 жыл бұрын
As always great vid
@Anythingforfreedom2 жыл бұрын
Rumor has it that the oil-less pump is loud af!
@willietaylor63275 жыл бұрын
Love my freeze drier I've only had it for a few months and I average about 3 loads a week. I agree that the oil less pump is worth it love the no maintenance part of it. I will however run a quarter cup of rubbing alcohol through it after about 7 loads very easy to do.
@fredbecker6073 жыл бұрын
Check with harvest right. I seem to remember that they no longer recommend this.
@barbaramonroe4659 Жыл бұрын
French onion soup (cheap) and Chili are super easy.
@davedismantled4 жыл бұрын
Expecting the Medium size Harvest Right soon. Combing through these kinds of vids to get a handled on what works, ideas, etc. Thanks!
@jerrysmith3723 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the freeze drying community - how do you like your dryer so far? If you have any questions, feel free to ask. I've been using my large dryer and oil less pump for 2 years now.
@mawmawshomesteadpreparedness3 жыл бұрын
@@jerrysmith372 Can you freeze dry things like hamburger patties with and without gravy, meatballs, etc... I am considering getting one around Christmas or the new year. Trying to convince my husband. He also wants to know if bar-b-q chicken leg quarters and ribs can be freeze dried?.
@jerrysmith3725 жыл бұрын
You're right the oil free pump is not cheap, but it is worth the money. Just FYI - oil free doesn't mean maintenance free. Instructions from Harvest Right is after about 10 to 12 batches run the pump with suction hose disconnected from the dryer and pour 1/2 cup of alcohol down the hose and repeat (2 or 3 times) until the exhaust blows clear to remove any build up that may have accumulated in the pump. I bought my large unit in December 2018 and have done about 50 or so batches. I try to process a lot of meat, but you need to be careful how much fat is in you're meat and reduce that as much as you can. Meats with fat can go rancid and may only be shelf stable 5 to 8 years. Fruits, vegies, dairy, home cooked meals are also some I've been putting away.I really enjoy my HR dryer and the oil free pump makes it actually fun to operate. I bought it to store food and my research discovered that canning and dehydrating had 2 to 5 years of shelf life. Not what I call long term. Also to save money compared to buying store processed freeze dried foods. The HR dryer will pay for itself after 50 or so batches.Thanks for the video. Happy prepping.
@CityPrepping5 жыл бұрын
good to know on maintaining the oil less pump...guess i missed those instructions. thanks for the tip!
@appalachianwanderseeker5 жыл бұрын
@@CityPreppingThey have changed those instructions now. They do not recommend running alcohol through it. There is a Facebook Group called Harvest Right Freeze Drying. They have instructions on maintaining the oil-less pump in their files. Or contact Harvest Right for the current proper instructions.
@samanthabloggins17752 жыл бұрын
Look into companion planting it might make a differance.
@sharonkeith6013 жыл бұрын
I want this. And a chest-freezer.
@AndreaReed-rl2qb Жыл бұрын
I have had mine for just over a year. My compressor stopped working. I sent an email with my issue and a week later I got a reply with a bill for $45 that said once I paid it they would have someone answer my question. Then told me that I was out of warranty and if I ship them my freeze dryer and pay shipping ($378) they will fix it and send me the bill.
@knothead353 жыл бұрын
Do you still like this freeze dryer? Any major issues with it that ended up costing you extra money? For the price tag, I'm not overly impressed with their warranty
@jeannedowney8394 жыл бұрын
I was thinking about this at work today.. now this pops up....
@jaygreene53374 жыл бұрын
Been watching videos on micro greens. I definitely interested in that as well.
@FleckBrecklin5 жыл бұрын
Please demonstrate in a future video the processing and freeze drying of a complete main course dish
@CityPrepping5 жыл бұрын
Will do
@mskimmie3162 жыл бұрын
My friend is on a special organic diet every thing has to be eaten fresh. Could I juice veggies and freeze dry them?
@ghermansizer5 жыл бұрын
I put a down payment for layaway through harvest right on the last black Friday sale. $1800 away from using mine.
@KDMeowmmy4 жыл бұрын
Dan Haggerty WOOHOO!
@landonh55584 жыл бұрын
How much was it and what size did u get?
@ghermansizer4 жыл бұрын
@@landonh5558 I got the medium in stainless steel with the upgraded oil less pump. Also did the deal on black Friday that included extra trays, silicone mats, pulse sealer, mylar bags, ect. All for close to $4000 in payments.
@landonh55584 жыл бұрын
Dan Haggerty thanks for the info. Looking to purchase one as well.
@ghermansizer4 жыл бұрын
@@landonh5558 the oil less pump was on backorder when harvestright shipped it to me so they gave me the standard pump for free. It's way louder than the oil less pump and you have to change the oil everytime. Trust me. Spend the extra $1200/1300 on the oil less. Unless you have a place to run it where noise isn't a issue and you don't mind doing a oil change after every use.
@pamelakelly58694 жыл бұрын
Excellent video!!! I really appreciate your time and insight!!!! I am investing in the Harvest Right myself. I did subscribe to your channel!!! Many blessings....
@jerrysmith3723 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the freeze drying community - how do you like your dryer so far? If you have any questions, feel free to ask. I've been using my large dryer and oil less pump for 2 years now.
@waynehamilton52483 жыл бұрын
Be aware that I hear those oilless pumps have a 10,000 cycle before you have to ship it back to them to replace the seals. And it’s expensive 300- 400 bucks a shot. Not sure if it really saves you money. Time maybe for awhile.
@HellenaHanbasquet3 жыл бұрын
We got the premium pump and don't regret it. Everyone I know who got the oil free pump definitely regrets it. It's louder than the premium and you do have to have it rebuilt.
@grandmatuesday11843 жыл бұрын
I have had an oilless pump for a while and dont regret.
@lilywondertwin3 жыл бұрын
What is the nutritional value of freeze dried food ?You have children and if you are feeding it to them and plan to expand it well something to consider . Snacks are one thing meals quite different .
@wahdaali93295 жыл бұрын
I am in love with this machine I really would like to have one... but I think they still don't ship overseas and I am from the UAE
@sherimatukonis6016 Жыл бұрын
I bought 4patriot freeze dried food. Pretty bland. Then I bought a freeze dryer and started making my own meals... I'll be using the 4patriot food for trade items and eating my own.
@RoguePreparedness5 жыл бұрын
One day we’ll have a freeze dryer. One day....
@lynnscott82865 жыл бұрын
City prepping My big question is... if you go to all this work to prepare how do you protect it? If the officials come knocking at your door how do you keep from having all your hard work confiscated? Can you please do a show on this please?
@scotts5954 жыл бұрын
Lynn Scott waterproof & burry it!
@grandmatuesday11843 жыл бұрын
Honestly, when was the last time your house was raided and all your food confiscated?
@mawmawshomesteadpreparedness3 жыл бұрын
I know they will not take home canned food because they don't know if it was processed properly and don't want to chance botulism. I don't know about freeze dried. I only know about canned food because of my great grandmother who lived through the depression.
@chrisp75302 жыл бұрын
@Mary Mulford maybe google Holodomor and rethink that snarky retort. It can certainly happen. Happens all the time in places like North Korea. People survive on what they can find because officials will steal every little bit of food that you own. They even took food from people's gardens. We very well could be there this coming decade. Just look at the poor Australians living in a police state. Obviously keep your preps within reason but I certainly would keep these at least somewhat hidden in case a no knock search warrant turns into a no knock food search.
@MrThe1234guy2 жыл бұрын
2 years later was it a still a good choice?
@jarhead61534 жыл бұрын
I read “Collapse...” pulled it out yesterday to see if there were any relevance of yesteryear to today...
@wadesmith33923 жыл бұрын
Saw you got the oil less vacuum pump a few years ago. Would you still recommend it considering the extra cost? Are there any negatives associated with it? Is there any routine maintenance you need to do? Thx! Wade
@schizophrenicprojection51264 жыл бұрын
I’m reading about raising mini goats 🐐 Great for milk, cheese, soap, wool for knitting or insulation, and later in life meat and the pelts. And they eat weeds not hay and corn which is unnatural.
@Iquey5 жыл бұрын
Peas chips are so tasty.
@ltobva3 жыл бұрын
For gardening, read anything by Eliot Coleman
@salemthorup95365 жыл бұрын
Read "Dissolving Illusions: Disease, Vaccines and The Forgotten History" by Dr. Suzanne Humphries & Roman Bystrianyk.
@stacysalinas225 жыл бұрын
I've been considering a future purchase of a Harvest Right, and the oilless pump sounds better! Does it come with that option only now, or is it an upgrade? I'm curious to try freeze drying my pickled veg and low sugar jams...and I live near a wholesaler with beautiful and inexpensive cases of fruit. I could keep REALLY busy with a toy like that!
@gregvence73565 жыл бұрын
Yes, you can buy it with the oilless / oil-free option and get just that pump. Check the site. :) It is my plan too.
@GetUrPhil3 жыл бұрын
Have you ever freeze dried Honey? Walmart is a big contributor to wasting food.
@candacesilveria2653 жыл бұрын
Honey cannot be freeze dried. Neither can plain chocolate or cubes of butter. Also, not much fat or greasy foods. Fats do not freeze dry and storage is cut way down due to rancidity. Harvest RIght provides a list of foods that cannot or should not be freeze dried (it's a very short list!).
@mister-action14 жыл бұрын
I received my small freeze dryer a few weeks ago. I'm still learning. Is the oil free pump any quieter than the oil type and does it make the area as hot. I have mine in an enclosed porch. I can't imagine having it on my kitchen counter. It's way to loud. Thank you!
@jerrysmith3723 жыл бұрын
Yes the oil less pump is much quieter. However it is designed to operate at 130 F and does cast off heat. Also a word of caution - the dryers are designed to operate in temperatures between 35 and 85 F - if it's too hot, your dryer will have to work extra hard to freeze the foods and may take much longer to dry the foods or even be unable to complete the cycle. I don't have space in my house for my large dryer and oil less pump - mine is in my garage. Living in the desert southwest my garage can get to over 120 F and impossible to operate my dryer. I had to design and build a custom air system using a bathroom ceiling fan mounted in the wall to bring cool air from the house, ducted through the dryer and back to the house while sealing up all the vent holes in the dryer cabinet. It keeps it at 85 F or less in the summer months and helps warm the house in winter. I've been drying foods for 2 years now - how do you like your dryer?
@mister-action13 жыл бұрын
@@jerrysmith372 Thanks for the reply. I have been using alot. I live in Indiana. If anything my porch gets cold in the winter. By using the freeze dryer I probably won't need my little heater that much. I wish i would have bought a medium size. I'm getting by ok though. Take care!
@candacesilveria2653 жыл бұрын
I learned from other KZfaqrs to put a small fan blowing on the oil pump-helps to keep it from getting so hot. The pump that comes with it (I also have the small freeze dryer) is expected to get to around 160 degrees at times! And yes, it is loud. I live in the high desert at 6200' in Nevada.
@clrbrk91085 жыл бұрын
The 10x Rule is even better on Audible. The author adds a lot of content ad lib.
@CityPrepping5 жыл бұрын
good to know...thanks for the tip!
@jesnoggle132 жыл бұрын
You said release the pressure. It’s a vacuum in thar!
@jrcynowa94895 жыл бұрын
Hello City Prepping I have the large Harvest Right dryer with the 7CF oiled pump. I never reuse my oil because fresh oil works best and the pump I just large enough to pull a 500um vacuum in 20-25 minutes on the large machine. I was wondering if you have been using the new pump long enough to get a gauge on it’s energy usage. I have heard it pulls a vacuum more quickly. I would like to know if it uses less electricity also. I only tend to use my machine one or twice a month because of energy usage. And I have actually gotten letters and emails from my utilities complaining about my increased usage when I run the machine. Thank you.
@rachelnstephens4 жыл бұрын
Stop lying. A swimming pool pump would use more energy than using a Harvest Right twice a month.
@kimpulsipher6473 жыл бұрын
What kind of device would you get to check if the food is done or not?
@jerrysmith3723 жыл бұрын
"Clean Dry Hands" - If the food has any cold spots when you take it out, it's a sign that there is still moisture in the food and it needs more time. The foods should not feel cold - it should be light and crisp.
@phyrewillow64633 жыл бұрын
There are also moisture reading tools.
@candacesilveria2653 жыл бұрын
A pin type moisture meter, mainly used for wood, etc. at hardware stores or online at Amazon. I use a General MMD4E. If it registers any percentage number, add more dry time.
@richardthompson38714 жыл бұрын
I've been thinking about getting one to preserve venison and other wild game. Have you tried anything like that? I do a lot of fishing too, so it would be great if I could preserve fish and shellfish with a freeze dryer.
@jerrysmith3723 жыл бұрын
Yes to all of those questions - almost any food can be freeze dried with a few exceptions. FYI - the large dryer will process more food than the small and medium dryer.....combined.
@ringingcedars44615 жыл бұрын
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@appalachianwanderseeker5 жыл бұрын
Mine was only $2500, shipping and all, for the medium with the standard pump, which performs just fine and just takes a little extra time. I look at it as an investment, not just for SHTF, but for every day use. Lots of people think nothing of spending $50 at a restaurant once a week. Do that for a year, and you've invested $2500 and have nothing really to show for it. Trade vehicles every couple of years, and you lose more value than that over time. It's really a matter of where you want to invest. For me, I consider it a worthwhile investment, because I will use it for other things as well as for stocking up in case SHTF.
@steveysimmons135794 жыл бұрын
Buddy, if you're in Manhatten your biggest concern in WATER. Good luck reheating all that food if you don't have H2O when SHTF.
@lizannwilmes86774 жыл бұрын
I think you mentioned a FB group that you would put in comments... ? Did I misunderstand that?
@slaytanic9215 жыл бұрын
Hello, what kind of maintenance is associated with the freeze dryer?
@appalachianwanderseeker5 жыл бұрын
If you have the pump that uses oil, you drain it and filter the oil and refill it after each batch of food, and take it apart to clean after about 30 batches (or possible less using Dairyland oil). With the oil free pump, there is some minor maintenance, but since I don't have one, I can't really say for sure what the process is on that. Other than that, simply defrosting and wiping the unit out after each batch before putting the next one in.