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We have created this community page with the intention for it to be a place for all who have a freeze dryer to come together, ask questions, share experiences and see what everyone is doing with their freeze dryer (it might even double as inspiration!)

Please pop any questions you have in the form/box below so we can answer and publish it for you and others to see. ANY AND ALL QUESTIONS WELCOME.

We are the Harvest Right distributor here in New Zealand, however we welcome any freeze dryer fanatics to join us.

We look forward to helping you,

Cheers from the Team at ZeroPak

Frequently asked questions

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    Easy rehydrate a freeze dried dessert — chocolate brownie pudding27 Mar, 2025

    • ZeroPak

    An easy way to rehydrate a freeze dried dessert — chocolate brownie pudding.

    Its as simple as adding cold water and waiting a few minutes for the pudding to rehydrate.  After rehydration you could add extras to your pudding and even heat it up.  Its just like you freshly made or cooked it!

    Back Country Cuisine chocolate brownie pudding
    Back Country Cuisine chocolate brownie pudding

     

     

    How do I use a filter/cartridges27 Mar, 2025

    • ZeroPak

    First use:
    • Remove cartridge packaging, grip the top of cartridge and place into cartridge holder of Harvest Right filter.
    • Firmly press in cartridge until it makes a firm seal.

    Cartridges should be replaced after approximately 15-20 uses, or sooner, depending on the quality of the oil.

    Oil Filtration Directions:
    1. Open the oil reservoir drain valve and allow oil to drain into your oil filter. Assure all of the oil comes out by lifting the
    rear of the vacuum pump slightly.
    2. Wait for the oil to filter through your filtration system.
    3. A small amount of water accumulates in the oil as part of each batch. When the oil is filtered, the water and oil
    will separate. The water will sink to the bottom of the bottle while the oil floats on top of the water.
    4. Remove the water from the oil by pouring o  the oil and discarding the water. Do not pour the water back into the
    vacuum pump. This will ultimately damage the pump.
    5. Pour the filtered (or new) oil into your vacuum pump.

    Can I Use My Freeze Dryer Tray Lids As Trays 14 Mar, 2025

    • ZeroPak

    For Harvest Right freeze dryer tray lids.

    Yes, you can use your tray lids as trays in your freeze dryer if you have the medium or large sizes.

    X Large freeze dryer tray lids can only be used as lids.  e.g do not use them as trays in an X Large freeze dryer to dry food.

     

    When do I need to replace my oil filter01 Jan, 1970

    • ZeroPak

    Oil won’t drain through filter (this can happen over time as debris builds up)

    Oil isn’t cleaning well (i.e. The oil continues to be milky or full of debris)

    How do I filter my oil01 Jan, 1970

    • ZeroPak

    1. Open the oil reservoir drain valve and allow oil to drain into your oil filter. Assure all of the oil comes out by lifting the rear of the vacuum pump slightly.
    2. Wait for the oil to filter through your filtration system.
    3. A small amount of water accumulates in the oil as part of each batch. When the oil is filtered, the water and oil will separate. The water will sink to the bottom of the bottle while the oil floats on top of the water.
    4. Remove the water from the oil by pouring off the oil and discarding the water. Do not pour the water back into the vacuum pump. This will ultimately damage the pump.
    5. Pour the filtered (or new) oil into your vacuum pump.

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