If you have special dietary requirements, they don’t disappear if the SHTF – If you are diabetic or have other special dietary requirements, finding food that is good for you is going to get a lot more difficult if things break down.
Having one of the most sophisticated food processing machines for preservation is something that anyone can benefit from. Many people with freeze dryers end up supporting their community with them or turn freeze-drying into a side hustle once they’ve filled their own pantry.
However, buying a freeze-dryer can be a challenge here in copyright, and finding a trusted dealer is one of the key considerations. And that’s where a company like us comes in.
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The weight of the freeze dryer – If you have ever lifted a microwave oven you know they are heavier than they look. The same is true for the freeze dryer, except they are much bigger than a microwave.
The oil-free pump boasted many benefits but came with a downside – noise. It’s loud, and not in the charming way that a bustling kitchen might be. It’s more like the constant hum of a vacuum that’s persistent enough to drive you out of the room.
The oil-free pump adds about $1,500 to the freeze dryer’s price tag. Comparatively, the premier oil pump is included as standard in the retail price of the machine (and costs half as much to replace).
Noise: The freeze dryer isn’t whisper-quiet. If you have a baby that’s a light sleeper, or if you are, putting it in a separate room might be wise.
Whether your electrical wiring is up to the job – The larger freeze dryers consume quite a bit of electricity and require a 220 volt plug. If you have an older house or live in an old apartment building it may not have one. Also, freeze dryers can draw as much as 16 or 17 amps at their peak consumption.
Growing a ton of fruits and veggies in our garden is rewarding, but we often have gluts of certain produce that means we can’t eat everything before it spoils.
You can adjust this to get a cost estimate for your batches based on what your own per kWh electricity cost is.
Our selection of home freeze dryer systems offers reliable performance and user-friendly operation for both beginners and experienced food preservation enthusiasts.
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A freeze dryer can help you save money, prevent waste, store what your garden produces, ensure that your particular dietary needs are always provided for, and, of website course, enable you and your loved ones to rest a little easier in the event of a crisis.