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1. A timely lesson for me in HJL’s commentary; thanks. Cooler weather is hitting the mid-south so I’ve cut back the herbs and been FDing them this week. Next week I’ll take off the front of the pump and see what cleaning I can do. I did flush and filter the pump last weekend and found a blob of water in the oil, so I just pitched it. My FDer will be running all winter as I still have a lot of meat to do. Have a great week.

2. Hello again, New Freeze Dry owner here. Not up and running yet as we are looking at a way to set up. Purchased a cart yesterday but will be returning it because i don’t want to risk my new machine to a flimsy cart. Would really like to see some pics of your carts or table set-ups. Need ideas! minimum size of table surface and such would help. Please post pics!!! Thanks much.

   1. Oh forgot to mention, We have the 4 tray unit.

   2. Look on the freeze dryer groups on facebook, they have lots of information.

3. HJL, when you replace the rear shaft seal notice the very small vertical channel on the back side of the cartridge used to lubricate the seal. Not only water but food particulates tend to plug this function thus reducing the service life of the seal. Keeping your pump oil as clean as possible does help. Wish they would include a water separator in the FD package. Another bone of contention I had was the star device they use in the site glass, not much fun to clean. JB pumps said this was strictly an aid for oil level and I could remove it if I wanted, so I did that in both my pumps. I replace my oil not by site line but by volume (apx 750 ml ) Sorry for the long rant but been there done that. Here’s hoping we never have to use all this FD food.

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