Harvestright Freeze Dryer Review // Unboxing, Setup, Problems & Entire Batch
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- My new harvestright freeze dryer review. I just purchased my second Harvestright freeze dryer and today i am showing the unboxing, setup, entire batch bread run, the new oiled premier pump and the problems harvestright has solved with this newest version. I will also show you how to change the oil, which is only required every 20-30 bathes now! My old freeze dryer is now 4 years old and though it has been a great machine, the new freeze dryer solves 2 of my biggest problems with solving the pump noise issue and not having to change the oil every single batch!
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You’ve made this learning video top-notch. Thanks for all of your knowledge regarding Freeze Frying
Thanks retired at 40. We understand the need for patience in responding to the demand for our product in recient months. Our team is working tirelessly. You now have a more updated machine than I have. Isn't that the way it goes!!! I'm loving the batches as they come out. There is nothing better than feeling prepared for any that may occur down the road.
Janine Neville
An owner from Harvest right.
I didn't realize how many things had changed in the 4 years since i purchased the first one. Lots of big positives on the new one. I'm a happy customer!
I'm going on week 14 vs 9 when ordered, I sure hope it not too much longer. Med blk unit w/upgraded pump. But I can say everyone has been very nice when I call asking about shipping updates.
Good afternoon, I have been mounting to buy one of your products., Butt the bad comments on your customer. Care? And how. Long? It takes you to address issues. Frightens me., Has it improved?, And why should I trust spending 4 or 5000 bucks.
Living with my mistake of ordering a Harvest Right freeze dryer. That's right, you heard me, ordering my freeze dryer was a massive MISTAKE!!!!
I ordered a small freeze dryer when I should have ordered the medium.
😂😂😂😂
Yup, never go small!
FYI - the large will process more food than the small and medium dryer....combined. I've had my large dryer now for 2 years. Love it. I'm currently doing 15 pounds of fruit and I have about 6 quarts of homemade vegetable beef soup to do next. The largest load I've done was 23 pounds of meats - took 53 hours but it all dried well. Large loads take more time because there is more water. You may want to try and sell your small unit - I know, you'll take a loss, But then you can get the one you really want.
Large dryer requires a dedicated 20 amp circuit.
@@jerrysmith372 At 15 lbs of fruit, how much finished does it weigh after the freeze drying process?
Harvest RIght's website tells how much gallons it'll produce, but not the persentage of weight left aafter water is removed.
@@riciaswebb406 I only keep a mental note of how much things weigh but never measure it - A full tray seems to weigh between 3 to 4 pounds wet. I don't take the time to weigh things out once dried. For my purposes the weight of finished product is of no concern to me. All I can say about it is that it is very light weight. Foods are mostly water.
Love the kitty, def goes good w the whole simple life vibe 🐱
New Subscriber!!!!!! This is awesome!
Today is our first day using our large freeze dryer! We live in the country & I’ve been freezing meals and leftovers waiting for this day & your channel has given us so much confidence!
No more fear!! I’ll let you know how it goes!
I was floored to see your video on sealing the Ball jars! I bought two pressure canners for nothing. 😆
Also my neighbor has inspired me to start a small business, offering to clean our neighbors freezers by freeze drying their food! So many options!
Awesome! Have fun!
How is that going...fre
Eze drying for others?
Just wanted to say thank you.
I had to send my machine back to the company. Their shipping kit didn’t give me any info on how to package the unit.
I watched this unboxing video and saw how HR sent it to you, then I copied it.
Perfect. Props to you!
I have a question i have had a freeze dryer s
Mamice for
about two weeks and i csnt seem to get it back in candy mode. It has auto Target mtorr - what is this my dry temperature is set at 145 candy mode but goes to only freezing. Ive reset it but cant seem to get that off and cant get back to candy mode . Any help will be appreciated
Hey how’s Iowa treating you buddy. We’re
you surprised the difference between the medium and the large.
I certainly was when I picked up my second freeze dryer after having owned a large stainless steel with oil less pump.
I kicked myself at first for not buying a large as my 2nd unit. Than when getting ready to order my third unit due to my business expanding I found out the large freeze dryers are ten weeks out on back order.
I started to crunch some numbers and since space is not a problem I decided I could make due with another medium freeze dryer for my third unit as I’m in need of one right now as the garden harvest is coming in.
I’m projecting by next spring I’ll need another one more additional freezer dryer and at that point I’ll probably just try and stay a head of the game and order two large freeze dryers.
That will give me three large freeze dryers and two mediums. Hopefully that will help with upkeep of stock, freeze dryer maintenance.
Part of my decision that helped me make a decision to pull the plug and go ahead and order another medium was your video on comparing the medium and large freeze dryer.
In the end I felt the medium was the best option for me. I definitely benefited from watching the video listening to your Pro and Cons and than weighing my own to make an informative decision.
I would like to take a moment and give a well deserved plug and a big thumbs up 👍 to Retired at 40 for his UA-cam channel and Facebook page.
Even for someone like myself who has a well versed back ground of over 35 years in electrical, nutrition, culinarily arts and several years as a user of the HarvestRight.
I have found Retired@40 UA-cam videos to be very informative, non bias, very useful and accurate when it comes to the maintaining and maintenance side of a freeze dyer.
I like how Retired@40 use layman terms explaining the technical side of the HarvestRight. One example is in his videos he explains the wattage and cost of using the HarvestRight.
As a journeyman electrician I found the explanation on cost and use of the HarvestRight per cycle to be right on and well done.
I think you’ll find whatever your skill set or level of expertise when it comes to knowledge of preparation of food, mechanical background, maintaining and maintenance, use of your HarvestRight.
Retired@40 has something you can learn or get out of his videos. I personally have learned a wealth a knowledge, saved a ton of money and avoided costly maintenance issue and repairs from the over 100 videos Retired at 40 posted on his UA-cam channel.
I just got my freeze dryer today! This is so helpful
Great!!
That's so exciting!!! I'm waiting for mine it's ordered and on the production line!!! I can't wait!! Happy drying ☺️!!!
@@rinab4405 I just ordered mine and I was told I’m looking at some time in January for a delivery date.
I can’t hardly wait
How do you like it?
How do u kike it?
After watching probably 15-20 of your videos, I finally subscribed. I would love to get a freeze dryer some day. There are so many things I could do with my vegetables. I have a huge garden every year and have since I was about 10, with my Dad. I'm 57 now. I'm learning alot by watching you and your videos. It'll give me a big head start when I do finally get one. You seem to cover things very thorough. Thank you for your time. I'll be watching. Bill from N.Y.
If you fully utilize this machine, it is worth every cent. Thanks for your support
Just purchased mine and waiting the 24 hour period before I do my first run with the bread. Can't wait to start using it for food storage.
It is mid April 2022 and our freeze dryer will arrive in 8-10 weeks. I hope it will be in enough time to get ready for the hard times ahead of us.
I got my freeze dryer today. I ordered it after watching your video.
Can you do a video on how to vacuum seal in this one since it's new? Please! Thank you.
Going to order my first freeze dryer in the next couple weeks. Was worried about the noise because I live in an apartment but not so much now after watching this. Thank you for all the great content.
it's really not that loud, no louder than a small dorm fridge, with the premier pump anyway
@@johnlewchanin4562 You are correct. I got my FD about a month or so ago and the premier pump is super quiet. Watching videos of it actually makes it sound louder than what it really is.
We just received ours today. Thanks for the videos
So excited to watch this! Still waiting on mine. I ordered the same one!
Congrats!
I just picked mine yesterday and they no longer send out the insulation pillow for the door...I live by the factory and decided to upgrade the vacuum pump to the Premier...you only need to change the oil every 20 to 25 cycles. Your videos were very helpful in my decision to purchase one, I went with a large. Thanks for all the info!
I just got the large as well. No pillow. But I haven’t been able to get the premier pump bc it’s not available so I went ahead with the standard
Excellent video! I receive my FD in two days so this is very helpful. Thank you!
Thank You so much Brian for your site & all your videos, it is awesome & so helpful as well :-) I am glad you actually have owned the machine for 3-4 years & give an honest review of the products.
My husband & I just received our harvest right medium size freeze dryer yesterday, by FED EX. It arrived at FED EX on friday. I did get a phone call to arrange delivery of the freeze dryer, which came to my home.
I ordered the freeze dryer on March 30th. Just for other people currently the shipping time on the freeze dryer is 6-8 weeks. I guess there is high demand for the freeze dryer. We thought it would be much better option than dehydrating our food for prepping. Which I also have a dehydrator.
Also, with freeze drying, with other companies you are limited to the food choices they offer. We have food buckets with pre-made food, which is sadly mixed with spices. My husband has an issue with spices. so overall, freeze drying is a better option.
Begin with these concise, complete and comprehensive instructions! Thank you for the down-to-earth delivery of these details. I'm off to a good start and REALLY appreciate your videos!!!
All I can say is WOW!. Got mine yesterday and running the bread through it now. I was so worried about how loud the pump was going to be... It is so fargin quiet (premo oil pump) and the FD itself is like the compressor of a large freezer. Thx for all the vids RA40!
Good to hear. The newer machines are much more quiet than older versions. Most of the time I forget that mine is running
Just got our machine today and your video made things so much easier. I am a visual learner so I go to UA-cam for everything. THANK YOU
I ordered the Medium that is identical to your package on Feb.7th. I received my three Free cases of canned meat as well as not paying sales tax and free shipping too. Fed X called today and it will be here tomorrow afternoon. I am so excited almost as much as watching a Grandbaby being born. Although I have watched alot of negative reviews I am hoping for the best...Wish me Luck!
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I just received my freeze dryer and decided to watch your video before delving into the owners manual. Love the video, very informative. I also joined the FB group months ago, just to see what others are saying about their FD's and of course, for all the great ideas! Thanks for the video, and yes, I have liked and subscribed. ~Susan
Thank you for this! I bought one and it's been sitting for a LONG time because I am too intimidated to set it up.
Wondering if you can recommend a stand or table that's suitable for elevating the freeze dryer? I don't want to leave mine on the floor but I also don't want to spend a ton of money on something to put it on.
Hi Amanda he did make a video on that and he bought a cart for about $60 i think at harbor freight...go check it out in his channel...hope that is helpful to you ...i just got mine today and I'll on your same boat in this small apartment i live finding a place for it to live ...lol
@@missp5714 I did find that video, thank you!!! I wish I could find something that didn't need to be modified. But I think we'll go this route and just throw a piece of plywood on top. Sadly, I have had mine for a year, between waiting to get a dedicated circuit put in for it and not having a place to put it. I'll be so happy to have it set up for this year's garden and egg harvest!
Rubbermaid FG452088BIA seems to work well. I didn't make any modifications.
Why would someone give thumbs down to this review and setup? Thank you for doing this. I’ve been interested in a freeze dryer for a while now.
Thanks Jacki. Let me know if you ever have questions
@@live.life.simple. I will definitely reach out!
I appreciate the info in this video. I watched your video of your older freeze dryer, with the standard pump and this pump seems like it really will improve the overall experience of using the freeze dryer. I had recently put a downpayment (using their layaway plan) to get a small unit as I am disabled and the smaller, 3 tray unit is significantly lighter in weight. Thanks to this video, I called them and had them upgrade my order to the premier pump. I look forward to checking out your other videos and FB group. It may take me a little longer to pay off the more expensive pump but I believe it will be worth it between the quieter operation and not needing to change the oil so often. Thanks again for the very informative video.
👍premier pump
Ordered the exact setup yesterday! Woohooooo!! This video is so helpful on what to expect and the how too, so... Thank you!!
OMG! Thanks so much for posting this. It was so timely for me. I got my freeze dryer immediately prior to moving. Then the new house had to have electrical work to make it work where I needed it to. It was just finished and I couldn’t find my manuals. THANKS for being my guide!
Glad it helped!
Ours is on order. Same one as this. So, hearing you rave about it is so great. Also, it helps to have seen you do the unboxing. Thanks for all you do!
Glad it was helpful!
Wow, great timing. Mine just came in today. Love your videos.
Awesome! Thank you! Enjoy the ne FD'er
Welcome to the freeze drying community. If you have questions, feel free to reach out. Stay safe young lady.
I'm going on week 14 waiting for my medium black unit. I'm trying to be patient. Should have ordered years ago as this is something we've researched for several years. I have so much harvest that's going to waste. I've frozen, canned as much as I could. Love your videos. Very helpful!.
Hey you!
It will be worth your wait. It sounds like you will really be able to put it to good use. HR was inundated with orders from covid and i would assume that will carry on for quite a while. It has opened lot of eyes to see the true potentials and benefits of this machine.
I bought mine earlier this year. I bought the same one with oil free pump. It’s great I’ve been making lots of homemade meals and storing it away for long term use.
Its so easy to pack away tons if food if you use lime its supposed to be used.
I have one on order with an oil free pump. How noisy is it?
I just got my freeze dryer in from my car an hour ago. I'm so glad I found your video. I feel better about setting it up now
I am so excited: I have wanted one for years. I think this is going to be the best present I have bought myself. I grow blueberries, elderberrys, okra, asparagus, strawberries, and tomatoes. I'm so excited!
I wonder how important it is to be level front to back. We want to put ours in an area of the basement that has a drain in the floor and it slants.
If it slants to the back then that's even better because it will drain better.
I didn't realize that the rubber pads on the tray holders are heaters, I just got mine, super excited !! Thanks for the video :)
the heat is 50% of the sublimation process (aka freeze drying)
Oh, another thing that happened last weekend was the fd just quit working. My son-in-law did some investigating and found that the plug connection inside had been installed backwards. Got that fixed and it's back working once again.
Wow....I'm surprised that wasn't caught on the dry run from the factory.
@@bridgescwr6136 - I got to see a picture of what they did. There is a plastic covering over the outside of two metal things where one goes inside the other. They placed the inside metal thing on the outside of the other, then put the plastic part on top of both. After awhile it apparently started to melt the plastic covering. My son-in-law has a new part coming in. He said it could've caught on fire. Glad he found it before anything bad happened.
We just bought a StayFresh Freeze Dryer... it should arrive in the next few days, but assume it is similar. Thanks for the great videos. I've learned much.
Never heard of them until you mentioned them. I would love to hear your feedback
I am new to your channel and have enjoyed watching some of your freeze dried videos. I almost bought a Harvest Right a few years ago, but read that so many people had problems with them. Like you, one of the biggest drawbacks for me was having to change the oil after every use. I knew I wouldn't do that, so purchasing one was a no go. I decided to wait. Just today, I saw another channel that showed their use of their Harvest Right, so I went to Harvest Right's website to check about updates with the product. I see they now have an oil-free pump, which is more appealing to me. You briefly mentioned about an oil-free, so I wanted to get your thoughts about the pump if you have used it. Thanks and keep sharing your great videos.
I've had my large dryer and oil less pump since Dec 2018 and run it almost 24/7. Yes I had a pump failure in the first 6 months but HR rebuilt it under warrantee - Haven't had a problem since. Since HR has reduced the size of the vacuum hose they haven't had the failures they once had - but some still continue to have some bearing failures. HR is really good about working with customers that have pump issues.
I do not regret getting the oil less pump.
The premier pump requires an oiled pump that requires oil change every 25 batches, oil less is maintenance free
I waited as well. HR Facebook groups had many nightmares with oil issues.
You should let the people know that the plexi door screws will move and they don't tighten down. It is suppose to be like that so the door has wiggle room. I thought mine was broken when I got it because I thought the holes for the screws were stripped out.
I know I left you like five comments here but this was a very helpful video well done
Thank you for this video. My son & I are planning on buying a freeze drier as soon as we can afford it.
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FYI- the large dryer will process more food than the small and medium dryer......combined. Making the large the best value in the long run in my opinion. It would require a dedicated 20 amp circuit by the way.
I'm waiting for ours and after watching your very instructive video can't wait to get it and start a new phase of preparedness. thanks for all your effort.
5.0.6 software, you are going to love the new faster times compared to the older models. My longest batch was 27 hours for milk. Only downside is no final dry countdown unless you add time. Congratulations on the new machine
Yep i noticed the completion bar, and not a fan so far. It could mean 8 hours or it could mean 16. I like to be there the second it shuts off.
@@live.life.simple. I know what you mean. Bar half way and have to run somewhere. Best to add time, the bar will still go to complete when done but the machine will stay on until the countdown is done or you end the process
What about for bubble hash
Very good timing. Am expecting my pair of mediums next week. Thank you so much.
nice!
Happy to see after all the issues you had the first time around you bought another machine.
Now I’m considering purchasing one
Even in 3 years, the company has improved on lots of things. The pump used to be the weakness, but i think its a solid choice now.
I just got mine unboxed. Should finish the setup tomorrow
Excellent video, i would love to see a video comparing your three pumps side by side if you get time to. Would love to see a noise level from a db meter too.
I have thought about the db level comparison and comparing features. I'll put it on the list!
@@live.life.simple. I would be interested in seeing this as well.
I’ve probably watched all of your freeze drying videos! I have this on my wish list. Thanks for sharing this. -Kirsten
Well worth the $ if you put it to work!
got my med FD last week running the bread batch right now! So excited to save money and FD meat before it gets to prohibitive to buy! Also got the Avid Amor vaccum packer too. Thank you so much for your concise well put videos!
What do you mean by prohibitive to buy?
@@aliddlelost by now expected beef prices to be a lot more expensive than they are. I cook all the meat i freeze dry to a medium rare temperature so reheating wont make everything like dry and hard to chew.
Thank you I enjoyed this very much, I retired at 39 yr old.
take care
God bless and guide your life
PS: I just subscribed😊
Awesome! Thank you! and congrats!
What did retiring at 39 have to do with anything
@@russrasmussen9514 Beloved, I'm glad to hear from you, in his video (the young man that made the video) talked about the fact that he himself retired at 40. I was commenting to him. It was a positive comment, I know it's hard to put tone into text😃
Have a great day, and may God bless you.
Thank you for your response
@@deblawson1575 👍
I have the new oil less pump on order. I wish that HR would send you one to give a review on it. You do such a great job explaining things. Thanks, now I wish I had gotten the premier!
Call and ask about getting the premier insted.
I agree, call for the premier, i'm sure they would change the order for you
I was saving up for an oiless pump and was just gonna keep my other pump as a backup, but this seems pretty cool. How much is just the premier pump?
I agree. Give them a call and ask them to change it. I just got my new freeze dryer with the premier pump and I love it.
Just ordered mine and the premier was an extra 695
Beautiful review and introduction to this freeze drier and the upgraded pump system! ❤️ Thank you. ~~Sharon
So excited to find this video. Have my Harvest Right freeze dryer and kind of intimidated to get it going. Can't research enough. Thank you so much for this video.
We’re new to your channel, we’re sustainable homesteaders as well and need to freeze drying so we’re binging your videos!
I just got a notice that my medium machine has just shipped! Thank you so much for your videos.
Great to hear
Excellent video, thanks for the knowledge. This video helped me make up my mind.
I ordered one. 10 week wait. I ordered the large. Going to use it for my start up biz. I ordered the no oil pump. Hope that wasn't a mistake. Can't wait to use it.
I just ordered one and it said 10 week wait....it actually came in 2 weeks
A simple funnel that fits perfectly in the fill hole is a water or soda bottle that has that lip right below the cap threads.
👍nice!
Thank you for these great videos! I was so amazed and just had to get one. Mine arrived about a month ago. I read the instruction manuals, and I had an electrician put in the appropriate wiring. Tried to power it on, and no light - nothing! So I called HR, they scheduled a tech to call me, two weeks later he said they'd send me a new power switch and when it arrives, just pop off the top and install it. My electrician came back and opened it up (which wasn't just pop off the top), and what he found floored us. There were wires inside not even connected to anything! So he said, "Here's your problem." The next day, I was so excited to do the bread start, the initial start up. It was about an hour or so into the freeze cycle, and it beeped/rang, "Can't create vacuum." I followed the troubleshooting guide, but can't seem to find the issue. I'm getting frustrated at this point. I paid over$4000 for this machine over 2 months ago (had to wait weeks for delivery), and it doesn't seem to want to work properly. I hope tech support will help me with this soon. 😕
Oh boy... I'm expecting to get mine on Nov 19 (2021). I hope they are not dropping the ball (at the warehouse) and quality control. These machines are too expensive, to not have good quality control. It's been 3 weeks, hope your situation has gotten better.
@@MGillDesign it seems to be going good now. I've done three batches. When you get it, tighten everything down immediately. You may want to even take the back off of the unit and tighten everything down and make sure everything's hooked up in there. Read that instruction manual really good and follow it to a T. Just a tip, ...I found that when you have a question and you contact harvest right, If you correspond in email with the service techs, You might find your answer quicker through email (If you can't seem to reach them fast enough otherwise). 🙏 God bless you and best of prepping to you!
@@ml3110 That's good to know. I like getting instructions via written/email... so I can reference them later (if needed). Better than getting them over the phone. Best of prepping to you too... I've pretty much got everything i need (for the next 3 years)... the Harvest Right and solar panels are the final (major) pieces to my prepping. God bless.
Update: I'm up and running and FD'ing strong! ☺️
Yessss!!!!!! Finally someone to review the new pump!!!!! We have 2 large machines. One we already have and the 2nd is purchased and being made but got premier pump with both and its quiet we love it but had problems with the cat and thread and also tells you to keep ballast open but doesn't tell you the use of it being closed and what the purpose is
In simple terms, a gas ballast valve incorporated into the system will allow a small portion of the compressed gas (containing this detrimental condensate) to be expelled without impacting upon the overall performance of the pump.
Thank you so much for your video's. Very new to FD and just got my FD. Learned I had the drum upside down. Mat on the bottom. Came that way and didn't know any better. Time to get it fixed.
I ordered one of these with the premier pump also - it told me it would be 10 weeks out for delivery. Still have to wait another 6 weeks - getting recipes and storage ready for when it comes. Been watching your videos, you answer a lot of questions. Thank you.
You are welcome. There is a lot to learn!
We have an older freeze dryer and don't use it all the time, I would say about once every couple months and we don't change the oil every time. The instructions told us to purge a small amount before each cycle and then add new back in. We change the oil completely once the oil turns dark according to instructions.
Thanks for sharing!
I have an older one and I change the oil after 5 runs not after every single run...but I would like the new premier pump so the oil changes are less
Thanks for the video. Still waiting for mine to arrive, should be any week now( ordered in july). I just finished building the cabinet for it yesterday.
Awesome.
You are a lucky man! I ordered the medium w/oil free pump in May, received it in early September. They left out the hoses, the trays, manuals, and power cord. So I waited another 2 weeks for those. Fired up the machine and got 6 happy batches done before the pump went out. Another 6 weeks for a new one. This has been a real roller-coaster ride!
Sorry to hear that. I think the company has experienced a big jump in sales since COVID. Hopefully once everything gets straightened out, you'll be a happy FD'er!
Oh great!! Mine is supposed to be here this week but I’m not confident in that happening... who did you work with there?
So sorry u had such bad luck!!🤕🤕😭
@@michellecoolbaugh5061 I think we spoke to every one! Even even emailed back and forth with the owner, Dan Campbell. I'm really hoping our luck turns around with this next pump, because the FD products were FANTASTIC!
@@live.life.simple. thanks. I was told when I ordered that they had a backlog and it would be 6 to 10 week wait. But after 12 weeks, I started calling. The other problems were not what I expected! But I have to say...when it is all working, the product is FANTASTIC! I had been dreaming of FD ownership for years!
Just received same but standard pump. A tip- make sure good contact between door and round seal. I pulled seal out a bit, the seal can be visually seen as a flattening ring through clear door. Before adjusting ring out a section of seal was not making contact with door.
How many weeks did it take them to ship yours?
👍will do
@@boydsoftprez
Ordered mine from a local Coastal, just about 10 weeks or so.
i am in an apartment and have a large one coming with a premiere pump, I've been worried it was going to be too loud until i saw this- thanks!! I even reached out to them and they told me also it sounds like a refrigerator.
Were you having issues with your old freeze dryer? The only issues I’ve had is with bearing failure on the oil less pump. Harvest Right has been great about repairing the pump. I just now watched the video showing your purchase of the Premier Pump. I ordered a Premier Pump about 3 weeks ago, and apparently they are pretty popular because they are on back order. Thanks for sharing the video. I think you are one of the first and only people to show the new Premier Pump in action. Thanks again!
You will like the premier. Its quiet and smooth
Hello, did you find the little plastic piece that fits on the drain pump. Good job explaining everything it really takes the guess work out, will be setting ours up soon!
Just subscribed! After all the videos we felt comfortable to purchase the harvest right freeze dryer. After ordering, we found ACE hardware to have some in stock and cheaper by $100. Will update comments after a few batches
So very informative! Just got my HR Freeze Dryer yesterday and will be setting it up this weekend!! This is extremely helpful! Thanks again!
Have fun!
Have my second catch almost done! Did orange and red bell peppers first.. Now have garden green beans!
Cleaning out freezers! So exciting!
Received my freeze dryer and this was the perfect setup video! Definitely liked, subscribed, and joining the Facebook group. Just a note, my oil filter is very different, it looks just like a Brita water jug with a built in filtration system and easy pour spout for the filtered oil.
Yep. They changed their filtration shortly after I put out this video. Thanks for your support and congrats on your purchase
What’s the name of group in Facebook?
Thank you and well done! Precise and informative
Wow, I'm loving that new pump!
Going through the negative reports on various sites can you do a video on how to home correct the mistakes of?
Harvest right.
great video, I was just putting together our freeze dryer and this helped so much.
Very helpful video! Thank you! My small Harvest Right Freeze dryer is getting delivered tomorrow. I'm very excited!
Have fun!
Thanx for the vid!!...heres my harvestrite story....ordered one in april. Got it in june. Oilless pump didnt work. Sent it back. They sent me a standered upgrade pump. They said it was mine to keep. They would then send me a new oilless pump. Got the new pump..it worked great! ..then i had two pumps!...later on they sent me back the repaired oilless pump!.......now i have two oilless pumps and an upgraded oil pump crazy huh???????
double bonus!
Congratulations! So happy because you previous times were so out dated this will certainly be a blessing to us new owners, we have a medium 5.0.5 with a Premium too.
I am going to do a head to head with new and old and see what the diff is
@@live.life.simple. Looking forward to that!!!!
Just got ours setup and anxious for our first batch, Thanks for the setup tips!
We like it just fine but after half a dozen batches were already experiencing insufficient vacuum errors. Currently working through this issues.
Our first Harvest Right just came today. So excited to set it up. Thank you for the video.
Have fun!
Wow, fantastic video, thank you so much!!!!! And for all of your videos, you're so helpful!!
We just got our freeze dryer today and are so happy!!
Thx for doing these videos! Mine is supposed to be here this week! Hopefully....
Welcome to the freeze drying community - I hope you enjoy yours as much as I've enjoyed mine for the past 2 years.
Be careful with the top of your pump almost level with the vacuum outlet on the machine. When the one way seal on the vacuum hose fails it will allow oil to run into your machine.
The seals fail enough that it is something to watch. The new black vacuum hoses don't allow you to see when the seal fails like the clear ones did.
We've run 4 large machines almost non-stop for the past 16 months.
Thank you for making this video. I have a medium on order (from a local hardware store - less wait time as I piggybacked my order onto theirs) and chose the Premiere Pump; I should be taking possession of it next week so the timing of your video was great!! It will be quite an experiment because several have discouraged me from getting one due to the fact that we live in a 3rd floor apartment. However, I have been researching this for FOUR years and finally said enough is enough. I need to get going with this. I'll find a way to make it work! I will be looking forward to your soon-coming "oil change" video with this pump. Again, many thanks. This is tremendously helpful! Keep up the great work!
Bravo!! Welcome to the freeze drying community. I admire your determination. You will not regret getting this machine. Feel free to reach out if you have questions. I'd be happy to help.
@@jerrysmith372 Thanks! Getting up the 3 flights was a challenge because upper-arm strength is not my forte ;) We tried an "Upcart", but my husband didn't feel the base of that was stable enough for the FD; then we tried those "straps" one puts around big pieces of furniture/appliances, but the one side kept slipping, so my husband nixxed that idea. Lastly, we heave-ho'd it; both of us have bruised thighs to remind us next time to pay for some muscle ;) Sadly, my premiere pump is on back order so I haven't started - yet, but I have pretty much everything I need to begin. I don't want to bother with the standard pump due to the noise factor (neighbors below and next door). Now to get the FD off the floor and up 40 inches to the utility cart...
@@powerhouse4273 Wow - I feel worn out just hearing about it.😂 I know it's too late now but you could have rented an appliance dolly form U-Haul or Home Depot. Maybe for next time you have to move it. It's definitely a 2 "person" job to hoist these machines. You certainly don't want to drop it. Not too many options for lifting it to your cart - 2 people and proper lifting technique.
I've heard good things about the premier pump. Less frequent oil filtering and changes. I personally have the large dryer and oil less pump. Best prepping tool I own. Might just be me. but I'd brake out the standard pump and get started. I used it for 3 weeks when I was waiting for my pump to arrive 2 years ago.
Brian has the best You Tube channel for freeze drying currently on the net. There are a few others but not as good.
I hope to hear from you when you get going - I like chatting with fellow FD owners. Good luck and peace be with you.
Been watching your videos and decided to get one and just received mine yesterday,I can’t wait to turn it on thx👍🏼
Thanks for walking me through setting my freeze dryer up!
Thanks so much for the info. Makes me less nervous about using a freeze dryer.
Good to hear!
This is incredible! Exactly what I needed. Thank you soooooo much! About to go pick mine up in a few days 👍🏻
Congrats!
How do you like it?
Just got mine a week ago. I am excited to see what your information on the new model is. Wish you had got the new oil free pump as they have updated it.
Oil free pump isn't as quiet as the semi change pump. He got the quietest pump.
I have 3 different pumps now and the premier is my new favorite.
@@live.life.simple. thank you for the reply. I am new to it and was wondering how it compares to the older one. But it looks like they updated the premier also. Will be excited to see when you put your power measurement tool on it.
I want one of these so bad! Maybe some day. Love your video. Thank you.
Omg I so wish we could get one of them! Thank you for the review
My pleasure. Let me kniw if you ever have questions.
I saved my pennies for an entire year! YOU CAN DO IT!!!👍
Thanks for a great video…. Just bought a large freeze dryer & looking forward to getting it set up
Have you set it up yet?
Is everything working properly?
"Bready White" is already taken ..by me. You have the exact same model I do. I know it's your 2nd one, but enjoy!
Really enjoying the new one. It is so much faster and quieter.
It's a credit to this channel, and a definite knock on Harvest Right's, that their setup video doesn't mention the orientation of the rack at all. It seems like the manufacturer would want to include pretty detailed guidance for first time users, AND turn on comments so they can hear customer questions/concerns. I hope my new freeze dryer is designed better than their videos.
Thanks! Just got mine today!
Thank you for showing what is needed to hook up a Premier pump. I have been running with oil less pumps for the past year and have these pumps fail at an alarming rate. HR has sent me replacement Premier pumps and I wanted to see how easy they are to operate. I am wondering what really causes the demister to push vapor into the air. Is it heat or excess water?
Such a great review! Thank you for explaining everything and making it easy to understand.
My pleasure!
one funny note; the logo "live life simple" with a complex device : ).