How to Start Breaking Even With Your HARVESTRIGHT FREEZE DRYER

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Live.Life.Simple.

3 жыл бұрын

The HARVESTRIGHT FREEZE DRYER is a big investment. The price can be $2495 up to $5000+ and if you have a plan you can make every penny of that back. If you stick to a plan, you can break even in about a year, but it's up to you to put the freeze dryer to work. I'm going to show you one way of how to start breaking even with your Harvestright freeze dryer. Start by freezing your leftovers on an extra set of pans. Once you have full trays, freeze dry them. You will never waste food again. You can save 100% of your leftovers! But to me, the biggest savings is finding a good deal at the store and buying a large amount. That could be clearance food, soon to be expiring, low selling items, etc. I found some noodle bowls that are 2.5 servings each for .99 cents! I could have bought cases of them and they are the perfect candidate for a bugout meal, camping food, food on the go and when you are ready to use them, you don't need refrigeration. All you need is a little boiling water.
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@live.life.simple. 3 жыл бұрын

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@rrsavage6544 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve never seen that meter you used to check for moisture. What is it called and where do you get them?

@privateer177666 3 жыл бұрын

@@rrsavage6544 I’d try a Home Depot type of store. It’s called a moisture meter. Used to measure the moisturizer in concrete or firewood. Just make sure to sanitize the prongs on it. I’ve used one with the prongs on a stretchy cord but you need two hands to manipulate both the meter and the probe.

@hindsight2022 3 жыл бұрын

Bro you cant stack hot food like that the trays in the middle will be in the "dangerzone" (below 140° but above 32° ) for much longer than 1 hour . that's risky business especially with close to expired teriyaki stir fry .

@elariel01 3 жыл бұрын

No taste comparison with MH? 🙁

@kadenira5871 2 жыл бұрын

i guess im asking the wrong place but does someone know a tool to log back into an Instagram account?? I stupidly forgot my password. I love any help you can offer me.

@ssnidely 3 жыл бұрын

since i have bought my FD i have gotten into the habbit of cooking for 6 while feeding 2. FD the leftovers and now i easily have a yr supply for 2 in prepped meals.

@suzieclary3328 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@KristenHH 3 жыл бұрын

I just freeze everything in dollar tree brownie pans. Two fit a medium tray perfectly. Saved alot by not having to buy a backup set of trays. 🤷🏼‍♀️

@tammym110 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this info.

@farmsteadpreps 2 жыл бұрын

You replace the trays with these brownie pans?

@KristenHH 2 жыл бұрын

@@farmsteadpreps I pre freeze in the pans.

@jhippl 2 жыл бұрын

Nice tip I’m gonna have to do the same thing

@ohwhatelse 2 жыл бұрын

@@KristenHH ... then you plop the frozen items on the HR trays to process, right? Ill have to chk those out,, also, but the HR back-up trays are great for an instant, ready-made batch on the fly. while the last trays are washing the freeze dryer is is humming again.

@petenelson8136 3 жыл бұрын

60+ hours of work in 11+ minutes. Thanks for putting this together, really appreciate all your doing for the freeze drying community.

@live.life.simple. 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@stoncrop8725 Жыл бұрын

I know this is well past the date this was posted but I have been doing this hitting the clearance shelves at all three of my local grocery stores. My favorites are ground beef, milk, and chicken. I also buy eggs on special (lots of them) and freeze dry them. I break them into a blender, mix well and pour into the freeze drying pans with the pans in the freeze dryer. My freezer does not work well for liquid items that may spill (milk, eggs) so I put them into the freeze dryer unfrozen. I've had good luck with all of the above. After freeze drying (milk and eggs) I put them a blender, powder them up and put them in mason jars that I vacuum seal. The hamburger I cook until well done get the fat off and then put into the freezer before putting in the freeze dryer. Has worked nicely. The chicken doesn't have a lot of fat to contend with so it is easy to work with. Cook it up, put in the freezer, put in the freeze dryer and then bag in mylar bags. Easy peezy. .

@live.life.simple. Жыл бұрын

Awesome. You are getting the most out of your fd

@billonbuilding284 3 жыл бұрын

Subscribed. Great info. Just got my medium freeze dryer. Super excited 😊

@darrellcurrier5571 3 жыл бұрын

i was particularly impressed by the fact your trays fit perfectly in your freezer.

@donobrenski630 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff. Thanks for your details!

@preplikeagypsy10 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the helpful videos, my freeze dryer is on it's way and I'm excited! just joined your fb group, and being frugal like you this video is awesome! you got a great deal!

@cyndidame1721 3 жыл бұрын

So glad I took your advice and got the extra trays. And I love our green stackers. They make this so much easier.

@live.life.simple. 3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome!

@MsTazChristi 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for all the informative vids, and the awesome site for accessories. Hard to spend quite so much at once (got the large), but beyond excited to get started for us, and our loved ones.

@live.life.simple. 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome. If you use it as intended, it's worth every penny.

@thedynamicsolo4232 Жыл бұрын

Harvest Rite has "Blemished" units. Someone dented the top of my and slightly curled the bottom outer housing. Saved $300 dollars by purchasing a scratch and dent. That alone put me 300 dollars in product to FD ahead. Harvest Rite delivers these FASTER. Mine came in three weeks.

@live.life.simple. Жыл бұрын

That's cool. First time I have heard that

@daledunwoodie4569 2 жыл бұрын

I love your program, we live 10 miles from Harvest right. Gotta love it

@resourcefulgirl 2 жыл бұрын

My freeze dryer isn't even here yet but I've made two orders from your store. Love supporting your channel!!

@rhondabliss4620 2 жыл бұрын

This couldn’t have come at a better time. My Harvest Right is to be delivered this week. I’m so excited to get started with this newest of my home preserving equipment.

@ichetuknee Жыл бұрын

I hope that you are having as much fun as we are. It is amazing how easily we can store up almost any type of food we like, without any need for refrigeration, for many years of storage. We can buy at today's prices, store without refrigeration, and have what we will need in future years. We buy food in seasonal specials, when food is cheap and available. (Right now, at Thanksgiving time, we load up on turkey, celery, cranberries, cream cheese, sweet potatoes, white potatoes, apples, etc. We previously freeze dried peaches, nectarines, blackberries, blue berries, etc.) Have fun.

@maureenparran8918 11 ай бұрын

That was cool, thanks.

@pinemeadowshobbyfarmafruga8319 2 жыл бұрын

I just purchased the medium unit with the optimum compressor. I do have another compressor in my inventory in the event of a failure. I really do appreciate your insight on this product. I am a new subscriber. I too have a KZfaq channel.But I am left with following your channel for astute clarification on the intricate workings of this unit. THANK YOU for your detailed videos on this product.

@carolclarkson4859 2 жыл бұрын

This is your best video. Great quality food product and great data.

@live.life.simple. 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@Yoshamedic 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea!!! Watching a lot of your videos, very interested in a freeze dryer.

@Wendy-xe4gk 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing this - helps to have real information.

@live.life.simple. 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@phyrewillow6463 3 жыл бұрын

Great content. Thanks!

@live.life.simple. 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@snowgoose6028 Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you left some for somebody who might really need it

@chefevilee9566 3 жыл бұрын

This is great! Once I get rolling I will definitely be checking out my Aldie. I have to tell you though I have never seen one thing on sale in my Aldie? So now I’m just going to ask them when I walk in if they have any specials.

@mikeg8319 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, subbed and looking forward to future videos.

@live.life.simple. 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@RobinGlassey 3 жыл бұрын

I hadn't thought of freeze drying leftovers. What a great idea. Thanks so much!

@WestCanaanTim 9 ай бұрын

Great idea! Can't wait to receive my freeze dryer...

@live.life.simple. 9 ай бұрын

Have fun!

@redmanrm1 2 жыл бұрын

I love how you adding in electricity cost. Great good

@live.life.simple. 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@annabanan5518 Жыл бұрын

I'd like to see a video on how you organize and store your inventory so you know what you have, where you have it and how much you have, what you do to maintain a balanced inventory (of meat/protein, vegs, fruits, ingredient items (diced/sliced peppers, carrots, celery, onions, herbs) and what means you use to ensure you cycle thru the inventory in an optimal way.

@stacyhackney6100 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@littlesteviebeaumont 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. You cover all the bases. What's the moisture tester that you use?

@kyledurazzani1519 3 жыл бұрын

When computing your price per serving you divided backwards, you should've divided the $14 by the 25 servings giving you $.56 per serving instead of $1.78 per serving. If it really had cost you $1.78 per serving you would've spent over $44 for the 25 servings.

@davidmoya6449 Жыл бұрын

these inbreds can't math. That food probably tastes so bad that my dog would pass.

@cali-electro-dad Жыл бұрын

Even better!

@danno0722 Жыл бұрын

I was just going to say this!

@angelagrigsby3438 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!!! That's why I came straight to the comments...to make sure I wasn't completely bonkers!!

@rosietheriveter-wecandoit7417 10 ай бұрын

Me too @@angelagrigsby3438

@jerrysmith372 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Brian - the foods turned out perfect - just what you want in a freeze dried meal. Yes a large dryer will have longer cycles - typical is 36 to 48 but when you load them heavy like you did it will be over 50 to 60 hours. More food = more water = more time. In my opinion you don't need to remove the door gasket each time just to install the insulator pad - you risk more ware and tear on the gasket - I only remove mine for cleaning. A very thin coating of petroleum jelly on the outside rim of the chamber will help the gasket slide on easier, reduce ware and tear and help give a good vacuum tight seal. I always shop the sales for my freeze dryer - I sometimes don't know what my next batch will be until I get to the store and see what is on sale.

@blueoutside3394 2 жыл бұрын

This guy Jerry Smith is a genius. Listen to him

@enunya 2 жыл бұрын

I'd be careful with the petroleum jelly on the gasket. PJ can breakdown rubber, vinyl, and plastics. That's why they say not to use it with "rain coats" wink wink lol

@brianguichet4047 2 жыл бұрын

baking silicone spray instead of pj

@leeb9788 3 жыл бұрын

Just used your link and purchased a medium yesterday. (Delivery is 10 weeks out) I watched a ton of your videos first. Thanks for all the tips.

@live.life.simple. 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@russrasmussen9514 3 жыл бұрын

It wonte be 10 weeks it took over 4 months for mine but they told me about 10 weeks was worth the wait love it caution dont try to dry salad dressing to much oil made a terrible terrible mess

@leeb9788 3 жыл бұрын

@@russrasmussen9514 good thing I ordered when I did then. Thanks 😊

@jacquelenelively189 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

@live.life.simple. 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@VaultBoy1776 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thank you

@live.life.simple. 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@anothergoogleuser 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@live.life.simple. 3 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

@jesselane248 Жыл бұрын

I love your videos and you inspired me to buy my freeze dryer. I have had nothing but problems with my machine after the 4th batch. Sent back to harvest right and they said it was low on refrigerant and sent back full, well 6 batches later it is doing the same thing and nothing but issues. Almost seems like they are trying to delay so my warranty is no longer good.

@metoo3705 Жыл бұрын

Oh no!!! That is horrible. I’m scared to make such an expensive purchase and have this happen. I hope your situation gets resolved .

@Victus-kt9or 3 жыл бұрын

You have totally made me a believer in freeze drying...

@7mm-08 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@lisabaubeau8440 2 жыл бұрын

I put my HR on layaway and ask for a military discount and was giving a extra set of trays. Very happy I don’t have to buy them.

@live.life.simple. 2 жыл бұрын

Good for you and good for HR! Thanks for serving

@robertowen3406 3 жыл бұрын

DUDE!!! You remove the rubber seal to put the insulation pack in. I've been struggling with that. Thank you!

@BirdseyeVu Жыл бұрын

Thanks for not saying the F-word…FAN!😁

@hindsight2022 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the shout out

@egomaniac8510 Жыл бұрын

New here and really getting interested in this tech. Have you done a comparison as to store bought food vs homemade food. Specifically if the preserving chemicals in store bought have an effect on cycle time or end result.

@PaulAtreidesMuadDib 2 жыл бұрын

I do this now with a Freezer but watching your Vids have convinced me that a FD is in our family's very near future

@havemercy 3 жыл бұрын

Like your videos. At 6:10, there is a wisp of something coming off the top of the Premier vacuum pump. Is that smoke or condensed steam?

@ClickinChicken Жыл бұрын

I like how he tastes things in his videos. I think that's important.

@metamud8686 3 жыл бұрын

The difference in calories is probably easily accounted for if you compare the amount of oils used in both meals. The 'aldi' meal you will find to be packed with 'cheap oil' while the Mountain House meal is meant to be freeze dried and (again: my guess) have much less oil in it, but (better for your body) 'basic carbs'.

@101perspective 2 жыл бұрын

From watching his prior videos I think oils and fats also reduce shelf life. Kind of what you are pointing out indirectly I think. So, every 5 years he will probably want to start eating a ton of the stuff he has made and start over... just to be on the safe side. Most of it looks tasty though. This is kind of what I do with my stored items. Only I just buy normal pantry stuff like dried beans; canned vegetables; powdered items like flour, eggs, milk, etc; pasta and sauce, etc. About a year's worth of it. And I make stuff and eat it on a regular basis (like most people do) and I restock each month so I maintain that year supply.

@silverrose7554 3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully harvest right will sponsor you . You do them a lot of good . Thanks 🙏

@live.life.simple. 3 жыл бұрын

I just like praising a product that i like!

@alishahuntsman16 Жыл бұрын

Great info! Thank you! I’m super curious to know why you didn’t use your tray dividers?

@live.life.simple. Жыл бұрын

We had not made them when the video came out

@terrialexander1534 2 жыл бұрын

I just found your channel. What was the device you put in your food when checking the drying consistency?

@daveneal7577 2 жыл бұрын

Which moisture meter are you using and can you share your list of cycle times for foods that you have b e freeze dried?

@66longinus 2 жыл бұрын

You should weigh and label the trays before drying to know how much water has to be added later.

@grammyspieface1 3 жыл бұрын

I thankfully ordered extra set of trays , and want to get 4 more 3 to 4 sets , to keep it going

@live.life.simple. 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect!

@bored64 Жыл бұрын

i love all your " nicknames" . .. very funny indeed.

@josephcriddle1991 2 жыл бұрын

I did 5 trays of strawberries which was 2 1/2 flats it took a little over 50 hrs in my large freeze dryer. But it was about 9 harvest right mylar bags full

@live.life.simple. 2 жыл бұрын

Great snack!

@micheleolson9914 3 жыл бұрын

I'm guessing the calorie difference is largely the carbs from the noodles. IMO the expensive packaged brand has a bit more credibility by NOT including a cheap carb, that anyone can cook up while they are boiling water to rehydrate the meal. I would feel better knowing that for that price per serving, I wasn't paying $$ extra for about a dimes worth of pasta. Yeah it's another step, but I'd likely cook the pasta and use the pasta water to rehydrate the food, so no extra pot, just need a strainer & longer cook time. Or you can experiment with boiling the noodles with less water & dump the freeze dried meal into the cooking pot when the noodles are almost done, then remove from the heat until the meal is all done? Still a one pot meal.

@paulp.l.4869 2 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea and way of thinking!

@davidmoya6449 Жыл бұрын

he really thought he had something. 🤣🤣🤣

@tracietackett5104 2 жыл бұрын

Have you tried fd coffee beans. Wonder if green or roasted will do better and will it work long term.

@brianhina8538 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I just got mine and Harvest Right does not tell you much

@live.life.simple. 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@russrasmussen9514 3 жыл бұрын

Dont dont do salad dressing I've had mine for several months love it then tried to dry some blue cheese salad dressing I was 4 batches and still cleaning up oil from that mess I do lemons and other citrus it's a challenge long drying times

@CinemaSasquatch Жыл бұрын

Awesome content. I really would like one of these, so we can be prepared. Funds are tight on military retirement and SS. So I just need to be patient and save the money?

@live.life.simple. Жыл бұрын

I understand. It's a big investment especially on a fixed income. I'll keep my fingers crossed for ya

@thetightwadhomesteader3089 3 жыл бұрын

Tightwad is in my name haha. Gettting my freeze dryer soon can't wait. Working on the room im putting it in (2nd bedroom), its going to be my new storage pantry.

@live.life.simple. 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats. You will probably want to vent or have some air moving in that closet or it will get mighty warm in there

@lobodo988 2 жыл бұрын

I could have written this! Ordered my FD on Friday, 9/10/21 and all my time ever since has been spent getting the spare bedroom ready! You'd think a new BABY was on the way lol

@frodrickfronkensteen9241 2 жыл бұрын

MH-$10! Wow! I remember, 2013 buying 2 serving pouch for close to $5 per (off the Wally shelf) and the 4 serving pouch was maybe $7. Crazy stuff

@SilentWatcher594 Жыл бұрын

Nothing against the freeze dry manufactures,,,but the portions are small and not enough. I'm 6'4 and 230 lbs. I've been freeze drying all year, continuous, and I make the serving sizes considerably larger for us. Heck,,,I've even made 20 pounds of pemmican,,,just in case things get really bad (i dont care for the taste by itself,,, but it makes an excellent meat base for soups/stews. Doesnt take much and is highly nutritious.)

@davidmoya6449 Жыл бұрын

@@SilentWatcher594 why do you people always act like the world is ending! No need to keep shitty tasking food like that... Some of us have standards! 🤣🤣🤣

@SilentWatcher594 Жыл бұрын

@@davidmoya6449 I camp/hike/hunt a lot. Freeze dry is great/easy for food storage. Pemmican is a great off grid stew base. I like a well stocked pantry. It has nothing to do with end of the world.

@caseybarks1651 3 жыл бұрын

Where do you buy all your mylar bags? I want assorted sizes, but I don't trust Amazon. We just bought our Freeze Dryer and bought several things from your site as well.

@anitadotson5411 3 жыл бұрын

What moisture meter did you get and where? Also, what % do you usually go for, 0%??? Just purchased my first one. Farmer with a freeze dryer, going to be busy this year.

@tammym110 2 жыл бұрын

We bought ours at Lowe’s in the tool department. We had a pipe burst and needed to check moisture in the walls and floors. This model works great and I think we paid $35 for it.

@thetriplejfamily2435 2 жыл бұрын

@@tammym110 what % do u check for or is aloud to remain???

@anitadubner6848 10 ай бұрын

Why did you over the window? What is the instrument you used to test moisture?

@louiseallen2847 Жыл бұрын

What is the tool you use to determine moisture?

@vickiebonano2092 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the shelf you have your freeze dryer on?

@yogi70010 5 ай бұрын

What is the moisture tester you have??

@skunksense. 3 жыл бұрын

If you have been stock piling your freeze dried food, once hyperinflation strikes you will have paid back the cost of FD as food goes sky high. I just ordered FD and will arrive in late May. Hyperinflation worries me so I want to be prepared.

@live.life.simple. 3 жыл бұрын

Stocking up on food is never a bad idea, no matter the situation!

@skunksense. 3 жыл бұрын

@@live.life.simple. I very much agree! Been pressure canning items on sale for years. Now want to try freeze drying!

@Laura.4 2 жыл бұрын

Did you compare the protein?

@wross5961 2 жыл бұрын

So if you used this everyday how much would it cost in electric bill with delivery charge rate difference?

@krislindquist9118 Жыл бұрын

Do you need to use oxygen absorbers with chamber sealer?

@Benniesden 2 жыл бұрын

I have been wondering when freeze drying item like onions, and garlic does fill the house with the smell of onions or garlic. Use the dehydrator we put it in the garage or out side , as the garlic or onion are very strong.

@ohwhatelse 2 жыл бұрын

i WILL be cooking my onions & garlic first! plus, i bought a large jar of canned garlic which i hope i won't have to open a window for in mid winter here! but, i bought a gal of freeze dried onion, also.

@compubyte2010 2 жыл бұрын

It's not just calories etc.. if you read the ingredients of those mountain freeze dried, you'll notice it's got extra, added "chemicals" , food colorings etc.. added to them.. not all Natural like what you making in your machine !!! which is even More healthy!!

@live.life.simple. 2 жыл бұрын

You are correct. If you value what goes in your body, the store bought freeze dried is garbage

@slavkochepasov8134 2 жыл бұрын

Don't forget to add a cost of packages for freeze food storage in your calculation (~ 50c each). From penny saver to penny saver :)

@live.life.simple. 2 жыл бұрын

You are correct!

@karensinclair1954 10 ай бұрын

We eat ONLY organic and we are fine on the cost. We also are learning to grow using Heirloom seeds.

@LoraCreates 5 ай бұрын

My husband is frugal squeeky cheeks. LOL

@rinab4405 3 жыл бұрын

I keep getting moisture on the outside of my rubber ring, I ALWAYS make sure that it's on properly any ideas on how to fix this??🙏

@live.life.simple. 3 жыл бұрын

If you are in high humidity, there is not much you can do. When I moved from Colorado to Iowa, I noticed it for the first time.

@stanleystrickland7243 2 жыл бұрын

Do you freeze dry for other people. And. Charge them

@MyTube4Utoo 2 жыл бұрын

I want/need a freeze dryer.

@live.life.simple. 2 жыл бұрын

👍💯

@maryjane-vx4dd 3 жыл бұрын

How much oil is in the stir fry and how will fat affect the longevity of what you freeze dried.

@live.life.simple. 3 жыл бұрын

Not too much oil. If you were making it from scratch, it could potentially be less or even none. I typically don't freeze dry for maximum storage, I rotate so I don't have the possibility of food going bad from error or other things.

@judyshepplt3086 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video….I am thinking of purchasing a small freeze dryer. I would like to purchase it through your link…do they ship to Canada? I noticed that most people have it in their garage…are you able to put them in your basement?

@live.life.simple. 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, they ship to canada and it can go in any climate controlled area

@ohwhatelse 2 жыл бұрын

climate controlled bcz the pump will overheat if it gets too hot. needs a fan & ac in summers.

@TheFatbowee 3 жыл бұрын

First off I love your channel and you were the inspiration for the Harvest Right purchase we decided on! Your math is wrong (in your favor big time) Chicken Teriyaki 25 servings at $14 = $0.56 ea + 0.16 elec = $0.72 per serving FYI Just wanted to point that out bro!!! Please keep the awesome content coming!

@live.life.simple. 3 жыл бұрын

I was really racing to get this weekly video out and overlooked that somehow. Better to be on the worse side of that error. Thanks for pointing it out!

@Yoda63 3 жыл бұрын

Do you know how the energy usage of the 3 different pumps compare?

@live.life.simple. 3 жыл бұрын

I do not. I am waiting on my oil less pump and will have all 3 to test soon.

@russrasmussen9514 3 жыл бұрын

I dont I have the medium 4 tray keep it going most of the time I could not believe are electric bill was 63 dollars lol all electric house 1,700 ft but we do burn a wood stove for heat ares the month before was 80 somthing so they dont use as much is I was thinking they would

@ShawnWShoaf 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video but where do you get your bags and oxygen absorbers at. looking at every aspect of the freeze dryer before buying one???

@live.life.simple. 2 жыл бұрын

We sell them in our store Www.freezedryingsupplies.com Or there are lots of places to get them

@ninastjohn 3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your videos and the time you put in to testing and calculating everything. However, you miscalculated in this video as $14 divided by 25 servings = $0.56 + $0.16 (for electricity) = $0.72 per serving.

@live.life.simple. 3 жыл бұрын

That's great, It's even better savings!

@suzieclary3328 3 жыл бұрын

I figured someone would address that. Big difference!

@marywaite3435 Жыл бұрын

What is the black cover on the inside of the door. It didn't come with my fd.

@live.life.simple. Жыл бұрын

insulation pillow. Search our FB group and you can find people that make them

@disneybaker5165 Жыл бұрын

Where did you get the green stacker things

@live.life.simple. Жыл бұрын

www.freezedryingsupplies.com

@jesus.maryandjoseph8880 5 ай бұрын

I require immediate help with a batch, please!! If you are able to offer advice, I would truly appreciate it. I need immediate advice and help or else my 10 L of milk that I freeze dried will go to waste. How do you add time to the freeze dryer after you cancel your cycle completely? We freeze dried milk, and my husband let the cycle stop. It's been stopped for hours and completely cold, and likely has excess moisture again. It was sitting in a cold chamber with the ice for hours. It definitely is not as dry as it should be prior to packaging. How do I heat it up and extend the drying cycle for a few hours to get the last of the moisture out? He has no idea about freeze drying and went and shut the cycle off completely. He didn't put it on defrost. It's completely shut off with ice sitting in the chamber. Please, can anyone help me salvage this milk and tell me how to add more drying time since it's completely shut off now? Do I have to start a brand new cycle again and do this all over? I can tell you for certain that there is some moisture back in it. It was sitting in the chamber for a few hours when he removed it.

@elianazz 2 жыл бұрын

i got the extra set of trays need to get the stackers i suppose , i just put wax paper btwn my trays tightwad? am i a tightwad? :D

@SharonRepici Жыл бұрын

You can buy a box of parchment or freezer paper. Would probably work better than waxed.

@dianemyers250 3 жыл бұрын

Off topic but can you do something about lee ray on your MeWe group?

@live.life.simple. 3 жыл бұрын

Please flag or report the comment on the group

@AnnieCarvalho Ай бұрын

Did you put that in hot?

@ritavogt2288 11 ай бұрын

I sent a message to Harvest right which is who I bought my freeze dryer from. I bought a medium size. I bought extra pans. I bought the liners that go in the pans and a little spacers for them and I got the one that had the better oil set up. And it works really nice. I've only had it a year and only used it maybe 10 times. But I'm feeling like I'm just too old and getting to it hardly ever and it seems like a waste it just sitting there do you know places that I can sell my machine and that's what I just asked Harvest right as well I don't know what to do with it

@live.life.simple. 11 ай бұрын

The harvest right exchange on facebook

@32phoenixx 2 жыл бұрын

How long does food last that has been freeze dried from this machine? Beef, pasta, bread or the most typical food's that would be freeze dried. Thanks

@ohwhatelse 2 жыл бұрын

if bagged propwrly in mylar bags, food will last for 10 to 25 yrs! bread does not reconstitute well, though. slices maybe, if you just spray them with water & micro for a few seconds... (if we'll have elect then!) try it out.

@IAMYOU-. 2 жыл бұрын

You didn’t do the comparison to mountain house Also can I have your recipe for the two meals you made

@troyyarbrough Жыл бұрын

Mountain House has Beef Stroganoff with noodles. Maybe that would be a good comparison to what you are making here. My family and I do a lot of camping and I have NEVER bought the Mountain House meals. They have always been WAY too expensive.

@SoSpecters Жыл бұрын

I think a very important note, for any who sees this is that while costing why Blue Mountain is so much you must consider that you are just calculating the cost of the raw materials. Blue Mountain has to pay taxes, salaries, rent/mortgage on the property, probably has a huge investment in commercial sized freeze dryers, the cost of packaging, shipping, I assume they cook their own supply or purchase it. In this case yes you got an INCREDIBLE deal at $0.99 a box, but you probably bought them at a loss for Aldi. They wanted to get rid of them. So in normal conditions if you take the 40% margin for Aldi (minimum for supermarkets), it probably cost Aldi something like $3 per box. Maybe $2. It will ALWAYS be cheaper to freeze dry things yourself.

@johnkauffman1191 5 ай бұрын

I know for a fact that Real military MRE Have a chicken teriyaki and a chicken Alfredo, which are pretty good

@gigglefart2340 4 ай бұрын

I know this is an older video but your math is wrong. 25 servings at 14$ is $0.56 add your energy $0.16 = $0.72. Great deal IMO, I just ordered a medium machine on sale for $2600. can''t wait until it gets here.

@Balaams_Donkey 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Brian, I just received my Harvest Right and it looks like I didn't get a *Drain Line,* you know, the clear plastic tube to go into a bucket...I recall you doing a video on _your_ newer Medium Harvest Right and you looking around for the same line. Did you ever find yours? *What size/diameter do I need to buy?* Home Depot? I'm looking in my owner's manual and it's listed on page 2 as a major component but it's not listed on page 1 in the unpacking list. 🤨 BTW, I bought your goof proof attachment from your website so I wouldn't accidentally suck old water back into my machine. At least I have that part. Everything else looks good. I need to find someone to help me get the freeze dryer up off the pallet onto the cart. That and a drain line and I am eager to get going.

@live.life.simple. 3 жыл бұрын

I just went and purchased one, I don't recall the size. You can purchase it by the foot from a hardware store.

@Balaams_Donkey 3 жыл бұрын

@@live.life.simple. thanks. I can tell it's bigger than a 1/4" and smaller than a 1/2" drip line, which I have, so I'll venture a guess. It reminds me of fish tank tubing...

@ohwhatelse 2 жыл бұрын

that drain line SHOULD have come with your FD! did mine! it's a no brainer required part!

@Balaams_Donkey 2 жыл бұрын

@@ohwhatelse Agreed. I called HR and they shipped it right out.