You are the best! I called Harvest Right and they said I needed a $1,200 vacuum pump to replace the pump they have discontinued making (wonder why?) came across your video and it turned out to be the same problem. Thank you so much!

@Packsalot

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting. That is so awesome that it fixed your issue. $1200 is a big fix, especially when it is not the problem. Glad it worked for you. Ours is still working great with the fix and without any further issues. Have fun freeze drying! Take care and have a great day.

Hello been away hiking over 100 miles in 5 days,catching up on video's now debs xx 🤗

@Packsalot

Жыл бұрын

Welcome back! Sounds like fun. Have a great day.

Nice! We are a HUGE fan of using KZread videos as DIY! Glad that you got it figured out - let the freeze drying resume!

@Packsalot

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Now we can get back to freeze drying our snacks for the trail. I also like YT for help fixing stuff. Hopefully this will help others if they have a similar issue. Have a wonderful day.

Good DIY fixes! Great job! Glad you saved some service bucks there, Steve!

@Packsalot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! So far so good. I didn't want a costly repair so I'm glad this worked. Have a great day.

Very nice on getting it fixed. I don't have one, but if I did, youtube would probably be the first place I look for a solution. We do it with stuff all the time. Cars are probably our biggest searched thing. But I've even searched how to clean my oven when easy off doesn't work lol. Right now my biggest search is for how to use my camera Jessie got me for Valentine's Day. I gotta learn how to use this thing LOL. I gotta say at the price of those freeze dryers, I probably would have been sweating it a bit that it was throwing an error. I don't like spending money on things that don't last.

@Packsalot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Felix. YT is a great resource for finding solutions to fix stuff. Agreed, vehicle repairs are top on my search too for DIY stuff. However, complicated fixes go to the shop. That is awesome about your new camera. I'm sure you will love it. I'm glad I was able to get the freezer dryer fixed because they are expensive! I think they should put a better valve on them but otherwise it has been working great. Take care and have a great day.

Great detailed video. Will help with these issues if others have the same type of problems. Thanks for sharing.

@Packsalot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex. Hopefully it will give some ideas to others that may have a similar issue. Now I can get back to freeze drying our snacks for the trail. Have a great day.

Really like these Harvest Right vids, as future buyers(maybe 2024) of a freezer drier, you give us a lot to think about.

@Packsalot

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Now that it's all fixed we're back to freeze drying snacks for the trail again. Now this is a novelty item for sure. It was pretty dang expensive for us but we sure are making the best of it. Having lots of fun with it too experimenting with different foods. You're still trying to dial in a backpacking meal that we've made on our own. We'll figure it out one of these times. Have a great day.

Awesome job! Bob Villa would be proud of you!

@Packsalot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I had my Bob hat on this day! LOL. Take care.

my freeze dryer has had that error for years! harvest right wont even call me back. i even had warranty at the time of failure. im gonna try this out and pray this fixes it.

@Packsalot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting. I really hope this fixes your problem. I know it is super frustrating. A leak in the system somewhere causes this error. Mine was the crappy valve. Hopefully yours is an easy fix too. Have a great day.

Interesting Steve, that was awesome that you were able to fix it, yes, that handle looked messed up too and yes, I could see the leak in that valve. Yep, it dripped too. I am glad you were able to replace it.

@Packsalot

Жыл бұрын

Thank, Nicole. I'm glad I did not have an expensive fix. Hopefully it will continue to run great. Now we can get back to freeze drying our snacks for the trail. Heck yeah. Have a great day.

That's good to hear you found the fix. Good job.

@Packsalot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Stacy. So far so good on making more of those treats for the ice fishing trips! Heck yeah! Have a great day.

Thank you for this helpful video Steve.

@Packsalot

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I hope it helps. Thanks for watching. Have a great day.

Great detail. Great video Steve.

@Packsalot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍 I hope the problem stays fixed. Have a great day

Good technician Steve 👍 Glad you fixed your problem 😉👍 Serge Hélène & Serge 👩‍❤️‍👨🌈🇨🇦

@Packsalot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍 I'm glad it fixed the problem. So far so good. Crossing my fingers! Have a great day.

Nice work, Steve. I better save this. My wife bought a Harvest Right a couple of months ago.

@Packsalot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks John. Glad you got a freeze dryer. They are so awesome! You will love it. I'm curious if yours has the same drain valve. If so, keep an eye on it. They should start putting better valves on the drain hose. Good luck. Have a great day.

That's awesome bro. I'm glad it ended up being an easy fix.

@Packsalot

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Hopefully We'll be back up and running again on the freeze dryer for awhile. So far so good. Have a great day.

Thank you so much. I have lost weeks and weeks trying to fix this same issue. I will do what you did. I don't have help and didn't want to take the machine all apart. I sure hope it works after this.

@Packsalot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Sorry to hear about your troubles. If your valve is like mine plus loose and doesn't close right, it certainly could fix your problem. It was the easiest fix without taking the machine in for troubleshooting and repair. If your valve looks and works fine, I don't know. It may be a different issue. Good luck! Have a great day.

I would not have been able to repair this machine , if there was a guarantee, I would surely have brought it back 😁, otherwise you have to be a good handyman like you, thanks for sharing and have a good day

@Packsalot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I'm glad I was able to get it working again because sending it in for repair would have been really expensive. Take care and have a great day.

@johnf8877

Жыл бұрын

Their guarantee consists of you being the repairman.

I work in scientific vacuum. My Harvest Right gets to under 200mT. 525 is not low enough even though it allows the machine to run. Make sure your valve is propane rated and use propane thread sealant on threads not teflon tape and make sure they are very snug. Check the door seal on the inside to see if there is any debris. It seals on the leading edge of the metal flange. The pump leaking oil will not affect vacuum. I hope this helps you.

@Packsalot

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips. I did use a fuel gas rated valve but I did not use the right thread tape. However, since this fix, over a year ago, we have not had a single problem. The unit has been working great. I do still have the oil leakage at the glass though. Other than the mess from that, it does not seem to affect the performance. Thanks for watching and commenting. Have a wonderful day.

Hi Steve great job 😃 this is going to be really helpful for people who have problems with this machine , a KZread tutorial is our go to when we need something fixing. Alf can even fix washing machines now ! Kristy must really love everything that you are able to do :) Have a great day :) ~ Anna 👍

@Packsalot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Anna. I hope this helps others of they have a similar problem. Not a flawless fix on my part but it worked! YT is great to help others with DIY stuff. That is awesome that Alf has been able to learn a skill from it too. So cool. Take care and have a great day.

@taronking4499

2 ай бұрын

@@Packsalotis there a way I can get you over the phone ?

@Packsalot

2 ай бұрын

The best way to get in touch with me is to email me at packsalotutah@gmail.com

My machine is 2 weeks old, I keep getting the same msg. I contacted HR and they emailed me the new updated software 24. It worked twice, but today I got the msg again. I gotta call tomorrow again to figure this out. So far my experience has been more of a curse than a blessing. I have the Oil Free Pump, Medium Freeze Dryer.

@Packsalot

Жыл бұрын

Dang, that is tough luck. I hope they can help you figure out the problem. It sure can be frustrating especially when it is new. Sounds like there is a leak somewhere in the system. Not sure. If yours has the same valve, I wonder if that is the problem too. Maybe it is just not getting shut all the way. I think the valve could be better quality from my experience. Thanks for watching and commenting. Good luck on finding a solution. Have a great day.

@SavedBySweetGrace

Жыл бұрын

@@Packsalot Found your video super helpful. Thank you so much. Hopefully my husband will change the valve tomorrow as well. Yes, it is the same one as your old one. I hope that's the only problem and it will be fixed. Bless you!

Thanks for sharing

@Packsalot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Have a nice day

Wow I really enjoyed watching it thanks for sharing the wonderful video stay in touch my friend

@Packsalot

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. Have a wonderful day.

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@Packsalot

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Have a great day.

nice nicee harvesting need and do more

@Packsalot

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Will do. Have a great day.

That's really cool and interesting vidz bro. Keep it up and more vidz to come brother

@Packsalot

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. Have a great day.

Thank you ever so much

@Packsalot

3 ай бұрын

You are welcome! Hope this solution works for you if you had a bad valve also. Thanks for watching. Have a great day.

Hello my friend. Great detailed video. I do use KZread videos as DIY. Great job. Wonderful narration and easy to follow your instructions for that repair. Have a great week.

@Packsalot

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Hopefully it will be helpful to others with a similar issue. Take care and have a great day.

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@Packsalot

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. Have a nice day.

Excellent! Like from Palma de Mallorca

@Packsalot

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. Have a great day.

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@Packsalot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Have a nice day. Take care.

I’ve seen so many of these with the release valve bad I purchased a brass one before I even received our freeze dryer! I don’t know why Harvest Right hasn’t switched valves by now???

@Packsalot

Жыл бұрын

Interesting. If that is a common problem with their units then they probably should upgrade the part that is causing all the problems. It would be better for their customers and their warranty department. Thanks for watching and have a great day.

Good diagnosis and fix of the faulty valve. All look good (except you wrapped the Teflon tape the wrong way on that last fitting) 😜

@Packsalot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave. It is working again so far with my backwards Utahn fix. LOL 🤣 Have a great day.

also the vacuum hose has two problems. 1- weak crimps 2- fittings brass to steel connection. you never put to difference metals togetter (expansion and contaction problems -- bad for vacuum systems!

@Packsalot

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. I wonder how many of their units have these vacuum problems eventually, for these reasons. I'm just glad it is fixed and has not given us any more problems. Thanks again for the comments. Have a great day.

Nice figuring it out. You should have called me before you started the party. This is the crap I deal with every day. You reused tape on one fitting and wrong direction wrapped another 😂. Also if oil or gas is run through there make sure you use yellow or gray tape.

@Packsalot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason. Yep, I'm certainly not a professional when it comes to plumbing. Lol. Glad it worked though. Luckily, this valve is just in the drain hose of the unit where the water and condensate drains out during defrosting process. However, it is crucial for sealing of the unit in order to achieve vacuum pressure. Have a great day.

😍😍😍😍

@Packsalot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Have a nice day.

Steve fyi white teflon is plumber yellow or pink gas tape, vacuum tape. clock wise wrap and turn the threads between fingers to set tape in threads.

@Packsalot

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information and comment. I used the white simply because that is what I had on hand and it was a drain line for the water in the unit after the freeze dy process finishes. However, it makes total sense to use the other type for the pressure reason too. I realized I did wrap the tape the wrong way on one of the fittings. Luckily so far, so good. If it gives me any more problems I will current the mistake. So far it has held up. Cruising my fingers. Thanks so much for watching. Have a wonderful day.

@johnbailley4468

Жыл бұрын

@@Packsalot Only on side is drain. you were losing vac through valve. other side is vacuum.

@Packsalot

Жыл бұрын

@@johnbailley4468 very true. Interesting thing is, the valve that was removed had the white tape both sides, from the factory.

Just a heads up, you're putting the Teflon tape on backwards

@Packsalot

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info. So far so good. It is still holding up even with the reverse wrap on the tape. No issues since the fix. Have a nice day.

Hi! Having the same issues with ours, where did you get your replacement valve?! & thank you for posting about this issue, we don’t feel crazy anymore!

@Packsalot

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Sorry you're having trouble with your machine. The valve is a gas shut off valve which I purchased at the local plumbing supply store along with the reducer fittings to fit the already threaded tubing that's on the machine. Good luck Hope it fixes your problem. We haven't had a problem since. Have a great day.

@B35point1

6 ай бұрын

@@Packsalotdo you know the valve size? Going to order a new one.

@Packsalot

6 ай бұрын

@@B35point1 The original stock valve was 3/8 inch. I couldn't find one that size plus I wanted a better valve so I went up size to 1/2 inch.

@B35point1

6 ай бұрын

@@Packsalot do you recall the thread twist? Sitting in front of my machine now with this problem. A few pounds of ground venison in there! What a bummer.

@Packsalot

6 ай бұрын

@@B35point1 Not sure of the twist. I believe the thread twist is the same as like a sink valve. Not positive though. For a quick work around to save your meat try closing the existing valve really tight. Good luck with your fix.

You put your Teflon tape on backwards.

@Packsalot

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. I realized the error but so far so good. It is holding fine and working great. Have a nice day.

The valve they send on the machine is horrible. Sooo many people have to replace it.

@Packsalot

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Agreed! I think the valve is junk. That is the only problem area we have had. Otherwise, we have been super happy with the machine and the freeze dried food results. I hope you are having some success with yours as well. Have a great day.

Not to be rude, but you wrapped the tape the wrong way on the valve and that could potentially lead to it not sealing very well or premature failure. Best of luck.

@Packsalot

7 ай бұрын

No worries. Doing things incorrectly is how we learn to do better for the next time. Thanks for the comment. I realize the tape issue now but so far so good since this video posted. The freezer dryer has been working great! I hope that if you are having the same issue with your freeze dryer that this fix may work for you. Have a great day!