I want to thank for for this video. We had tried multiple things to fix our $4000 paperweight with no resolve. There were vacuum leaks that even harvest right was zero help in resolving. We just put only the liquid sealer on all the joints you specified and turned on the pump and after about an hour we have finally reached 450 mtor and slowly going lower. We couldn't get the freeze dryer anywhere close to 500 before we followed your video. You sir are awesome!

@stevenducote7466

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words!. .glad you got it fixed...sometimes even the best equipment needs some TLC, good luck with your freeze drying ...if you need any help, please feel free to ask! ty for watching!!!

Hands down the best video to stop leaks. I have looked for the details listed here for 6 months. I asked Donald how to fix the issue on a live show. He refused me to his video fix but it lacks much needed info and is not nearly as in depth. Thank you so much for this.

@stevenducote7466

5 ай бұрын

Thank you...also, one other thing, check the orings in the vacuum hose ends...they can go bad too!!! ty for the nice comment....

Thank you so much your easy to follow video it work perfectly. Took a little while but now I get 180mT. Harvest Right wanted to charge me $40 to talk to a technician.

@stevenducote7466

3 ай бұрын

great!!!!! glad it worked out!!!!ty for watching!

I have done every single thing you have mentioned to do in a repair for my freeze dryer. In the past when my freeze dryer was working fine. Then There was an issue where I had to send my freeze dryer in for repair. After it was returned to me I couldn’t keep a vacuum every so often, and I would crank my valve as hard as I could shut, and then it would finish the batch. Little by little, it became more and more frequent that I could not keep vacuum. That’s when I ordered a new valve from Harvest Right, installed it and nothing changed. I couldn’t keep a vacuum. My vacuum pump stayed home while it had repairs. I have changed the valve to a gas valve. I have used the liquid tape and the stretchy tape you recommended and used the that you recommended. Also check the door the tray inside the freeze dryer for adequate space. The only thing I haven’t done is adjust the door and I don’t think it’s necessary because it looks like I have a seal around the ring. Does that make any sense?what would you do if you were me.😢 I have a no oil pump . I will do a full freeze dried bread test. Just in case you’re tired of answering these questions.

I had a leak problem in my H/V frz dryer that i could not find ,then i saw your video and used your method .Viola !! it solved the leak !THANKS so much !!!

@stevenducote7466

Ай бұрын

great!!!!....you are welcome!... now for some freeze dryin!

We just got our freeze dryer so I'm really glad you just made this video.

@stevenducote7466

8 ай бұрын

good for you guys...test your unit before you make any mods or do anything to it.....most units coming out today are very good at holding a vacuum....good luck with it!!! let me know if you have questions.....

What a FANTASTIC video!!! Thanks for taking the time to produce it!!!

@stevenducote7466

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and the kind words!

Absolutely appreciate your prompt response. I just removed all the panels and will star the long clean-up of each and every fitting that could leak any pressure off the chamber. Hopefully this effort will cure my leak and I can get caught up on a couple freezers full of goodies. I'll let you know if I achieve your level of perfection. Have fun, Dan

@stevenducote7466

Ай бұрын

glad to help.....what type of pump do you have and how old is it??

@stevenducote7466

Ай бұрын

good luck with all of that!!!!

Best video I've seen in 4 years. Deleted all other videos after watching this! Great work!

@stevenducote7466

5 ай бұрын

Thank you...very nice of you to say....ty for watching!!!

Thank you for this video! I had to tear down the machine to fix the leaks... The liquid electrical tape worked as advertised! Thank you! Then the Nylog Blue, fantastic! I did have to have a custom vacuum hose/line made, as the one that came with the unit could not get me past 470 mTorr... The new line, with the Nylog, got me to 147 mTorr in less than 20 minutes. Very happy with the results, and Harvest right needs to get their act together! And don't get me started on the sealer, that was unusable until I ordered and installed the proper 5mm heat strips. The transformer in the HR sealer is not very strong, and struggles to seal mylar bags. I went ahead and ordered a new sealer direct from Impak, their 5mm IPK-305H. It will be here next week. Again, thanks, you saved my bacon... Now I need to prepare a bill to send to Harvest Right for the repairs I was forced to make on a brand new unit, manufactured in August of 2023. They should be ashamed of themselves for selling this junk.

@stevenducote7466

8 ай бұрын

hi...glad it helped!....it does suck when you have troubles with a brand new machine....we have been lucky on our newest machines...worked great out of the box....glad you got your tuned up!!!!! good luck in you endeavors! ty for watching and commenting!

Thank you so much! I had low vacuum. After replacing the drain valve and hose to the pump, I thought I would have to buy a new pump. I saw this video and did the same sealing procedure. My freeze dryer is as good or better than when I bought it!! 😁😁

@stevenducote7466

6 ай бұрын

hi...thank you...glad you got it fixed! a good running machine is a happy machine lol!!! thank you for watching!

Excellent video. Wish I found you months ago. I am trying everything you suggested using the same product suggested. Running my FD now for 24 hours and see what happens! Thanks sooooo much

@stevenducote7466

Ай бұрын

Good luck...let me know if you have questions! and you are welcome!

@lindam7584

Ай бұрын

@@stevenducote7466 So I ran it for 24 hours and the lowest Mtorr was 1018 so there is still something going on. It should get down to 500 with no problem. The tech from HR is supposed to call me today. thanks again

Great video! Waiting for my products to come in so I can try this and see if it solves my problem. Thank you

@stevenducote7466

8 ай бұрын

ty for watching....let me know if you have questions...use the white liquid tape....you can see the pin holes better...or use a couple of coats of the black tape..it will work as well....good luck..I hope it fixes your issue!

Well done: I’m experienced in fixing these machines. But after your video , I learned a great deal. Thanks

@stevenducote7466

11 ай бұрын

thank you...we all learn....I wish HR would offer a tech school.....thank you again....

@technician775

9 ай бұрын

Have you ran across a bad compressor run capacitor?? I am trying to find the start and run capacitors for the compressor…..any help appreciated!

@sherryhodge5800

8 ай бұрын

Do you make house calls

@stevenducote7466

8 ай бұрын

hi...no we dont...sorry....but Harvest Right can send someone out!

Thanks! It worked! Back down to 230mTorr. Had an issue getting below 1300. Bought a new stop valve, put on nylog blue, put liquid tape at all the points you said to, and will finish it off with stretch and Seal tape.

@technician775

9 ай бұрын

Cool!!!! Glad it helped! TY for watching…..

First, let me say thank you so much for your video. I had tried a couple of the other fixes for vacuum leaks and was left with my machine not pulling ANY vacuum. I had been using if for serveral months with it only going in the the 500s and 600s, just took a lot longer to finish a batch. I finally decide to do the FIX thing, and like I said, ended up with not even going less than 1000. Well saw your video and did everything you said as you said. I was so excited that it was finally down in the 300s after using the liquid tape. Got ready to put the tray rack back in to run a batch, and decided to do a test to see how low it went with the tray rack back in, to my huge disappointment, it only got down to the 600s! So took the tray rack out, and tried again, it now is in the low 300s after 20 minutes. What the heck??? I made small notches in the gasket where the rack touches, and the cord is up off the bottom of the drum. I really am puzzled. Do you have any idea why having the rack in the drum would prevent the pressure from going below 600? What can I do? So frustrated.

@stevenducote7466

3 ай бұрын

hi.....put some bread in it and run a batch...something cheap.....check the mtorrs...it will be high at first...as the cycle progresses it will lower a little bit at a time....check when the cycle is almost complete, if it does not say " inadequate vacuum" it is good....some go lower than others...but underv500 is good...hope this helps....feel free to ask if you have more questions....ps....the mtors will not drop to the lowest it will go ...on just the test.... ty for watching!!!

@lunaroja2350

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! I will give that a try.@@stevenducote7466

Thank You!!! We purchased our FD machine 16 mo. ago. Mtorr's rarely got below 200 mtorr's, averaging around 210-220 mtorr's. After applying this fix & wrapped foil around the tray holder (wrapping the tray holder was found in another video) . Knowing the tray holder is shielded a little more from the iced tank walls, I also lowered the drying to 120 deg. as often the drying hits up to 131 deg. and I've heard 125 deg is when food starts to cook. Now we average 142-156 mtorr's. Thank you AGAIN! I've been hearing people putting food grade Super Lube grease into the door gasket slot for more sealing power, some mentioning their machine got below 100 mtorr's.

@stevenducote7466

6 ай бұрын

thank you......keep the oil clean and the Dempster as well.....very good job on getting the mtorrs down!!!! ty for watching!

@usha777

5 ай бұрын

Plz post the tin foil video

@stevenducote7466

5 ай бұрын

@@usha777 tin foil??

@usha777

5 ай бұрын

@@stevenducote7466 ya, some people say that if you cover the sides and top of your rack it helps the drying process. I would like to see the video that headspinner01 watched.

@B35point1

5 ай бұрын

what?? no, the vapor during the sublimation needs to escape and hit the chamber walls@@usha777

This may be the most helpful and easy to follow vacuum fix video. I've watched many including several FLX fix vids. I bought the white liquid tape from a local Menards, which makes it easier to see where you might have pinhole leaks after a first coat. The black liquid tape may camouflage holes/gaps. Thank you for taking the time to share the video!

@stevenducote7466

Жыл бұрын

thank you...I wish I knew about the white tape..I may get some as I have another fd to repair....thanks again!...I hope it helped!

@technician775

11 ай бұрын

I bought the white one too…it does work better!!!!! Ty for that!!!!

@sherryhodge5800

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info! I’m having a problem with exactly what u said pump leaks ( fairly new) and mtoir won’t go down . Do you have someone who can come to my house?

@stevenducote7466

8 ай бұрын

@@sherryhodge5800 hi...no unless you live in south Louisiana...

@sherryhodge5800

8 ай бұрын

@@stevenducote7466 omg! I’m in California

I e always loved your videos. You helped me with my Ives way seamer years ago. 😃

@stevenducote7466

6 ай бұрын

thank you...very nice of you to say....!!!!have a great new year!

Thanks, have everything ordered. Will be working on it as soon as the supplies arrive. My error said not vacuuming …but also said In a later message that the sensor may be bad. Trying this first.

@stevenducote7466

28 күн бұрын

good luck with everything!...let me know if you have questions...

I have no problems with the Harvest Right machine love it I had a problem with the vacuum adjusted the door and new valve it works good now

@stevenducote7466

11 ай бұрын

and the new machines are even better!!!....I just bought 2 more, came with the door in perfect order and the new stainless valve with a large handle on it...sweet!....and my large has 6 trays!....ty for watching!

Awesome Thank you!!!

@stevenducote7466

Ай бұрын

Thank you!!!

I did this fix on both my machines. My older medium kept having a vacuum leak failure so I resealed the epoxy harness with yellow tape first. Now both machines run under 200 m Torr. 👍

@stevenducote7466

4 ай бұрын

wow!!!! that is great! ty for watching and sharing!!!!

@GimpyCamper

4 ай бұрын

@@stevenducote7466 well it worked great on my medium for a couple cycles. Now it seems to get down low enough but not hold the pressure. I think my standard pump has given out. I’m going to put my premium pump on it after this batch is done to see how it works. I can’t imagine that it gets down to around 200 and has a leak?

@stevenducote7466

4 ай бұрын

@@GimpyCamper Check the oil in the pump....change it and retry. Also check the vacuum pump hose orings....are you doing candy or food??

@GimpyCamper

4 ай бұрын

@@stevenducote7466 candy. I put the premium pump on and it’s still 1600 m Torr. I guess I’ll have to tear it back down when I get home from a work trip I’m going on today

@GimpyCamper

4 ай бұрын

@@stevenducote7466 I went to change out the o rings on the hose and decided to move forward with a mod I thought about just because I had extra hoses and no o rings. So I had two heavy duty hoses one is 7 ft long but supports over 4000 psi. I hooked these hoses up so I can place my pumps behind a wall in my work room. It's so much quieter now. I did have to tighten those JIC fittings way more than I thought but they quit leaking and my large machine is running at 125 m torr and my medium is running at 100 m torr. I'm just glad I didn't have to tear the machines down again. I also understand that some people say the extra hose can decrease pump life, but I think we'll give it a shot. I would think that considering I had the pumps right beside the machine before it may increase the life cycle of the freeze dryer because it's not running as hot.

Steve your a legend, I did just the tape fix as per HR and still couldn't get it below 2000mtorr received my liquid tape but had to take all the other tape off 1st and these older machines are a pain in the butt as you can't get the rear panel off so i slightly unscrewed the T piece so I could add the liquid tape to where the wires are, tightened it back up again then waited about 2hrs before adding the stretchy tape this improved to about 1600mtorr, then i had seen i hadn't done the side fitting where the pump connects to and as soon as I removed the tape the mtorr started going back up again so added the liquid tape and tightened it a bit this dropped the mtorr to 666 (haha im cursed) I then turned the freezer on to see if it would make any difference, came back 30min later and it dropped to 530mtorr but oops with the freezer running it created condensation on the fitting and the liquid tape was starting to run down the fitting so i turned the freezer off but as the liquid tape was moist i was able to work it around over a period of time just with my finger until it stayed where i had pushed it to, it looks so good now like someone had welded it, being moist was a bonus, the mtorr dropped to as low as 230 before settling around 305, and i still haven't added the tape to that fitting yet, that older fitting with the seal in it was always a problem even when it was working so I put a new fitting on, hope it lasts, I haven't seen this machine work for 3 yrs now i am so bloody happy. cheers my friend and many thanks.

@stevenducote7466

Жыл бұрын

thank you!...glad it started working!!!!!!!! the liquid tape is magical!....I am very happy it is working...seal everything up....and run with the big dogs!!!!! good luck with your freeze drying adventures!!!! cheers!

@stevenducote7466

Жыл бұрын

let me know how things work in a week or two...get a couple of cycles or runs in...see where things settle in....bread run...candy run....one thing...is your screen on the top right or bottom right?? cheers!!!!

@bazza2825

Жыл бұрын

@@stevenducote7466 Will do, looking for another fitting as the one I purchased is too big so the side panel won't fit on, or I could make the whole bigger, I have the screen on the bottom, 2017 model I think, HR convinced me to upgrade the software to v24 can't say that I like it that much as there is less options then previous Versions, even my original software had more options, I did one tray of bananas so far and worked fine no issues. need to relocate unit and hook up a camera so I can log in and see how its running while I am at work. cheers mate.

@stevenducote7466

Жыл бұрын

@@bazza2825 hiya!.... glad it is working ok.....yea some of the updates have not been good...but the last one seems to be a good one for us. we do a lot of candy and ice cream....good to hear your unit is running smoothly! cheers!!!!!!

@bazza2825

Жыл бұрын

@@stevenducote7466 Ok, even though mine is v24 it doesn't have a candy option or is it something that just happens without making changes, hey Steve I was looking at some of your older vids yesterday and knew right away that hey I had seen all this years ago Lol, good to see your still around and posting videos, cheers mate.

Just a tip for those fans, I bungee mine across the open door and use it to defrost. Works as fast as using the defrost option and is cheaper. The added plus is the air blowing also dries the drum and shelves.

@stevenducote7466

7 ай бұрын

great tip.....and easy to do....thank you!!!!

Excellent video! I need to do this to my freeze dryer just to prevent issues. Do you suggest taking all the areas loose and taking off the teflon tape that is there from Harvest Right or just putting the liquid tape over it?

@stevenducote7466

Жыл бұрын

I clean off anything that is visible, I do not take it apart to remove the tape...ty for watching...

Thanks for the video- When you turn off the vacuum test- should your machine hold the vacuum?

@stevenducote7466

10 ай бұрын

yes....I use 2 plus hours to hold a vacuum...not scientific...but something I use...I have had machines hold a vacuum for 2 days in some cases....but at least a couple of hours....any sooner suggests a rather significant vacuum leak in my opinion....ty for watching!

great video! i have noticed that my door seal has come out of adjustment after i open it for a tray dryness weighting. went i restart the cycle i can not get a seal, and what i do notice is that like yours the seal is hitting the tray. how much of a mtorr increase after you cut the ring? i have to move the ring out a little bit to get a seal and then i get a seal on restart. also do you pull the pipe dope on top of the tiflon tape?

@michaelwright1602

8 ай бұрын

Run up to the hardware store and purchase some 3/8 inch breaker rod. They use it to insulate windows and doors, it is that round foam. Pull your seal out around a 1/4 of an inch, and take that foam and wrap it around the barrel cylinder, Just one time around, cut it so the ends meet flush. Push your door seal back into place. After a couple of vacuums, the foam rod will compress and make a nice stop for your gasket. You can also use a spatula to nudge the seal out towards the door to complete the seal. Usually the foam rod will solve this issue.

I'm running the original Harvest Right Standard for now. I've got less than 80 batches on it. I may have to hook up my secret weapon. I happened on a 5.5 CFM Welsch vacuum pump at a local government surplus auction and I'm thinking it will perform better than this old Harvest Right model. Still tinkering with vacuum line filtration and moisture traps!

you are welcome, you will need a new demister, I highly suggest getting the new premiere pump...I do not know of any rebuild kits for the pumps except the oil less...and then I do not recommend those either...we rum all premiere pumps here and have tried them all.....HR can sell you a new demister for your pump....ty for watching and the comment!

@stevenducote7466

3 ай бұрын

also...I think HR still has the old style pumps for sale....might ask for a discount....

@dancnbear

3 ай бұрын

I'd love to afford the Premier Pump from Harvest RIght, but we just don't use the freeze dryer enough to merit that amount of money. I will absolutely miss not having a ballast gas release on any of the standard arvest Right pumps. Got the Veor in, but need to install a drain valve and a different fitting for the Harvest Right hoses. Any chance you can share the thread siz and type and the flare fitting angle? I'm thinking that it isn't a common flare design, but an alternate angle from the common gas fiiting flare angle. Wish you were my neighbor, I'd invite you over for supper and a little brain picking. Thanks!

great video

@stevenducote7466

9 ай бұрын

thank you....!

Thanks for this video. I want to try this but I have one concern. How do I remove the liquid tape if I need to change a part or for any other reason? Does it come off relatively easy or will it be a major pain? Thx

@stevenducote7466

10 ай бұрын

hi.....I never had to remove it!...even if it a pain....fixing a leak would be worth it...but do check everything in detail ....ty for watching and good luck with your unit...!

Great tutorial!!! Thank you for sharing this incredible information. Might I ask if you can share a link to the gas valve that you use (amazon would be great)

@stevenducote7466

10 ай бұрын

thank you...they come from lowes...but look at harvest right, they have a new valve that is great too!... look for a 3/8 gas valve...that is what we use....ty!!!

Your video has been a big help to me thanks did all your steps but my still only gets 1509 M torr

@technician775

6 ай бұрын

Uuummmmmm…….might have to try another pump…..what pump are you running…. How old is it, how many hours on the pump etc, post everything you can think of….did it just start loosing vacuum????

@user-ru7kk5kg3k

6 ай бұрын

Oil less about a year run. About 200 hrs I had open heart surgery have not used for 6 months

@stevenducote7466

6 ай бұрын

@@user-ru7kk5kg3k oh.....oil less mot being used for a bit....you may have to send it in...the scroll seals may be dried out after not being used for a while....... you could try freeze drying some sliced cucumbers, or something with a lot of water in them.... cross your fingers it may rehydrate or clean the scroll seals....load it up and let it run...is it the tall gray pump??

Thank you for the vacuum sealing to prevent leaks. Can the drum be fixed if a weld is cracked?

@stevenducote7466

5 ай бұрын

that I am not sure...you will have to contact the manufacturer....the entire drum will have to be taken apart, tubing, insulation....they might just scrap that drum and install a new one.....ty for watching!

Awesome tricks!!! I can't thank you enough. Personally, my brain would have never come up with these products for sealing vacuum leaks. I've used 3M rubber tape and Scotchkote doing underground cable splicing for decades, same basic products, I think. I just had my first vacuum related failure after 76 trouble free batches, and I'll absolutely try this trick and rule out the vacuum pump. We have a standard vacuum pump that seemed weak and cheap from the get-go. I improved our pump operation after the first few runs, simply by changing to Dairyland oil. But I think our pump may be failing, leaking back vacuum pressure. In a pump test today, I couldn't get below 650 mTorr and the "demister" was blowing a light, stinky airstream that we've never had. Any ideas where to get a re-vane and re-seal kit for the standard pumps? I may try to rebuild it if the line and fitting sealant doesn't fix our leaks, but we still have to deal with the demister issue. Any discussion regarding tech related stuff is welcome! Have you ever tried a Vevor brand, 10-12 CFM, 1 HP, double vane vacuum pump? I ordered one, so I'll let you know. Thanks Again for Sharing the Knowledge! Dan

My machine Temp gets to maybe -20...the pump kicks on for maybe a minute then kicks off. Machine says needs more freeze time. Does this over and over. In the test mode the pressure won't go below 740 but if I run the freeze test with it it will drop to under 300. Will not take me to the freeze/vacuum mode. I borrowed a friends pump and had same issue so I believe the pump is ok. I checked all the outside connections and the gasket. Everything seems fine. Does this sound familiar and would opening the back and liquid sealing solve this?

I'm happy to see that I wasn't the only person to use liquid tape as a sealant. However I use the silicone style self fusing tape so I wondered if you have found a difference using the rubber based stretch tape with the rubber liquid tape instead?

@stevenducote7466

9 ай бұрын

I have not used the silicone tape so i cannot judge the effectiveness of the two. This does work for me, not too sure if it will make a difference as both do the job of sealing. Brilliant minds do think alike :), thanks for watching, I think i will go out and get some of the self fusing silicone tape and try it though, Ty !!!

Steve, which pumps are you using? I was just about to retire our standard pump and purchase a Premier XL from Harvest Right or maybe Navac 12-CFM, but I'm researching any and all pump option. Any suggestions?

@stevenducote7466

Ай бұрын

Dan, we use the premiere pump, I have tried them all and settled on the premiere. in my opinion, the big oil less are a waste of money...I had about 8 of them and after a time they can be rebuilt only so many times....you have to rebuild the motors as well along with the pump....I like the premiere with regular oil changes using FRESH oil each time, I do not clean and reuse the oil.....it is too cheap and pumps cost too much to take a chance on a few cents worth of oil.....

Do you use the Nylog Blue on everything or just the fittings on the pump hose?

@technician775

11 ай бұрын

Hi…..I just use it or the pump fittings….ty for watching!

I noticed your hoses are black. Did you replace the factory ones with something else? Where can I get those please? Thank you for your amazing video and help!

@technician775

Жыл бұрын

Hi….it looks like the factory had several different type hoses, the units we got had black hoses and the ones we ordered were black, not sure if it makes a difference…..Ty for watching!

Do you put the nylog on the O-ring or just on the thread? also, what you’re callingRTV. I have opaque on top of a foam like washer on top of the piece that goes into the breeze drawer. How do you get that stuff off the wires without damaging it? Do I really have to get that hardened opaque glue off the wires?

@stevenducote7466

Ай бұрын

I put the nylog on the threads and a little on the face that mates with the oring....rtv is a rubbery substance usually surounding the wires where they come out of the plug....i am not sure what you have...my appologies....

@glorytogodhomestead3495

Ай бұрын

I may just have an opaque color of rtv. I’m just getting off as much as I can.

@stevenducote7466

Ай бұрын

could possibly have...I am not sure...I would clean like you are doing...then ensure it gets a really good coating...

Hey Steve how's things going, I got my new premium pump and I like it as its super quite, still have a leak problem and I think its the vacuum sensor where it screws into the fitting, so I might replace them both, do you think the fitting ( I think its 1/8 female and 3/4 male) would be readerly available say from a hardware or similar. also you did mention about getting the sensor from somewhere else, why I think its here as even with the new pump it only gets down to about 500-550 then during the drying it climbs up to 700+ but if I put a bit of pressure on the side of the sensor my mtorr drops but won't stay there, just as well I did do an upgrade to the latest software as it still works even if it doesn't achieve 500mtorr so have still been able to do a couple of batches, also in your opinion how far should the sensor be screwed into the fitting, with 3 layers of tape it doesn't go in as far as it use to which is fine I think. thanks mate, have a good weekend.

@stevenducote7466

Жыл бұрын

Hiya!....the premiere pump is sweet....I would go to the local hardware store and get a tube of pipe sealant or some call it pipe dope....carefully remove the large fitting...ensuring the wires are unwinding as well...clean both mating surfaces...apply the pipe dope and Teflon tape....screw it back in....clean off the excess...do the same with the vacuum sensor...HR has a video on their site how to change the sensor...it is not screwed in as much as you would think...aligh the sensor and plug in board...I would just use the Teflon tape on the sensor or a very small amount of pipe sealant...clean excess..and I would apply the liquid tape under a vacuum...a couple of layers for extra insurance....that should fix your leak!!!...great to hear from you....hope things are good!!!! cheers!!!!

@bazza2825

Жыл бұрын

@@stevenducote7466 I will give that ago, seen the pipe dope in comments so looked on the Web at our biggest hardware store, they don't have any in stock, Lol, will have to look around, thanks again steve.

@stevenducote7466

Жыл бұрын

@@bazza2825 you are welcome!!!!

@stevenducote7466

Жыл бұрын

@@bazza2825 hope you can find it!!!!

what is the purpose of the stretchy tape. Is it just for looks? I do not mind not using it if it is only for looks. TY. Excellent video.

@stevenducote7466

8 ай бұрын

hi Jim, it helps "bind" or hold the liquid tape in place.....ty for watching!

@jarooty2

2 ай бұрын

Is stretch tape just electrical tape? Or a different type

if everything is sealed up...I would look at a new pump...do you know anyone in your area that can lend you a pump to try??.... how is the vacuum hose??...after tightening...can you still turn the hose section??...if so...look at a new hose....the tray rack still has me puzzled....did you remove all the old sealant before applying the liquid tape???

So glad I found this video! I didn't know where to troubleshoot next. I had already epoxyed the top where the cords go into the machine about a year ago. Now I'll go back and remove all that. My question is, what is RTV? Thanks for doing this video!

@technician775

5 ай бұрын

RTV is a thick substance like what is used around windows, bath tubs, showers etc. I suggest you NOT use it, the liquid tape works sooooo much better, use the white, as you can see any voids better than the black, a viewer gave me that tip and he was correct. Also, you might replace The orings on the end of your vacuum hose (Harvest Right has them, about 2.00 each). Use plenty of the nylox (the bottle with the snake on it) on all the JIC fittings and the orings and the threads too on the vacuum hose. Good luck with everything, let me know if you have questions. TY for watching!!!

@arleneheg

5 ай бұрын

@@technician775 Are the Orings available at a hardware?

@stevenducote7466

5 ай бұрын

@@arleneheg yea....butt, the make all different material types and strength types of Owings. HR does not charge shipping that I know of, they ship pretty quick, you might get a set at a local hardware, but I would highly suggest the factory ones, take the ones in the hose out carefully, soap and warm water clean them, nylox the oring and oring grove very well and carefully reinstall, but do order a new set...... Check and see if you can twist the hose in the fitting after it has been tightened...if you can...I would replace the hose...about 20.00 or so on a new one...ty!

@arleneheg

5 ай бұрын

Thank you. As I’m reading your post I remembered that I just ordered a new hose so I will switch it out with the new hose while I go ahead and order from harvest right.

@stevenducote7466

5 ай бұрын

@@arleneheg Good, I hope all this fixes your problem.....what pump do you have??

Can you tell me how would I know my pump is No good? I definitely have a vacuum leak somewhere but my pump is just over a year old and it won’t go below 900 t

@stevenducote7466

8 ай бұрын

hi...if you have a green pump, you changed the oil regularly, and it is about a year old...you probably have a leak in your system somewhere....watch the video...check your hose end connections at the pump and at the dryer.....did it work ok when you first got it??

My door on mine at top is lose, is it suppose to be lose or di I need to tighten?

@stevenducote7466

7 ай бұрын

Hi, it is supposed to be somewhat loose, it has to be able to slide back and forth as the door vacuums and releases the vacuum. If the screw falls out, too loose, reinstall and very lightly tighten it up. TY for watching !

Hey Fellow Techy Fix-it Guy!!! Please tell me; have you ever needed to remove the seals made with liquid and rubber splicing tape? I'm about ready to perform all your suggested sealing tips but worry a little bit about getting to the harness in the future. Also, do you have a parts list anywhere of the replacement parts you use, especially drain valves and fittings? Thanks for your hard work and willingness to share.

@stevenducote7466

Ай бұрын

Hiya Dan, nope, never had to remove all the stuff, but....if I would, a good pair of needle nose pliers would do the trick I would think. If you need drain valves, Harvest Right has some nice ones, the vacuum hose is from HR too and orings.....You can use a 3/8 gas valve from any Hardware store, bring the old drain valve with you to match up the ends....last machine we sealed up, held a vacuum for 72 hours....and was still holding, but we needed to use the machine.....good luck and thanks for the nice words. .

When you say seal the heated tray leads, do you mean inside the machine word attaches to the wall or where exactly? I’m really troubleshooting this vacuum that I have. Also, should I be able to pull a vacuum before I put the stretchy tape on? And do I put the stretchy tape on everywhere that I have put liquid tape?

@stevenducote7466

Ай бұрын

the outside only.....

@stevenducote7466

Ай бұрын

yes, I usually pull a vacuum before I put the liquid tape on.....let it sit for an hour or two...then put the stretchy tape on......except for the wiring harness...I do not use the stretchy tape there...just the liquid tape....under a vacuum....

@glorytogodhomestead3495

Ай бұрын

Can I check for a good vacuum without putting the stretchy tape on? I’m afraid if I put the stretchy tape on I might have to take it off to do more liquid tape? Or I could just put on more liquid tape and wait and put the stretchy tape on. What would you do? Thank you for your help.

Excellent video, but I have one question, if you leave your pump going for 24 hours is it possible that it could suck a little hole through your liquid tape before it dries? Should we just do it for an hour or so and then stop the pump and let it dry for 24 hours? Very informative video I like it a lot.

@stevenducote7466

Жыл бұрын

either way...I don't think you have a hole big enough to suck all the liquid tape thru...you could leave the pump running for about 30 or so minutes...the reapply a thin coat of liquid tape....or let it run for an hour or so....but check the liquid tape areas for any bubbling or voids...reapply as necessary

@stevenducote7466

Жыл бұрын

and thank you for the kind words and watching!

Hi Steve, We think our hose is leaking from the pump. Its spins like you show in the video. Do you know where to get anotber one? Thanks

@stevenducote7466

Ай бұрын

Not sure if i answered this one, HR has replacement hoses, about 20.00 or so, I would try a new one, ask for a couple spare o-rings too. TY!

What a great video. How did you know we were having problems? It looks like we need to be sealing up some areas. I do have a question. We cleaned our door seal. After running for 2 hours , the pressure is at 530. Should it be lower then that? Thank you

@stevenducote7466

8 ай бұрын

hi.....the mTorr vacuum and temperature is a balancing act...if you are doing food, as the temps rise, the vacuum will go down....at first it is not that low, as the process goes on and there is a higher temp and less water, the vacuum will go down....I hope this helps....ty for watching!

@marleneweston8965

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your help

@stevenducote7466

8 ай бұрын

@@marleneweston8965 you are welcome ....ty for watching!

Steve, a question for you in regards to holding a vacuum... I am having a brain fart here trying to recall how this works. Ok, I turn on the pump, draw down to 200 mTorr, turn off the pump, is the vacuum supposed to hold, or will the pump allow air back into the chamber? I am using the same pump that you are using, the green one, the machine was built in August of 2023. I was using the HR supplied vacuum line/hose, and when I turned off the pump, the vacuum in the chamber dissipated rather quickly. Is that how this system works? Does the pump have to be running continuously to hold a vacuum? I am trying to remember how this works when I recharge the AC on the car, and it seems to me the pump held the vacuum when turned off with the AC line valves open. Or am I recalling this incorrectly? Thanks.

@stevenducote7466

8 ай бұрын

Hiya, i usually bring it down to as low as it will go. Turn the pump off and see how long the unit will hold a vacuum, usually if mare that 2 hours, you have a great seal !, As long as it holds a vacuum while running and gets below 400 or so mTorr, i am good. I hope this helps, if it does not get below 500 mTorr, you have a serious leak....TY!

I'm having trouble with the wire harness fitting location that hopefully someone can direct me. I've re-done the thread tape on both the harness and sensor. I then put the housing under vacuum and once it's below 1k mT I apply the liquid tape good and heavy. The problem I'm having is let's say I apply the liquid at 4PM, I check on it at 9PM and the unit is sitting at 200mT. Perfect, I go to apply the stretch tape but the liquid tape is only skinned over, it's still liquid underneath so the stretch tape squishes it and makes a mess. If I apply the liquid and let it go overnight, the liquid gets sucked into the threads in 2 places where now I have to back fill it to ensure coverage. What's the timing on when you apply the liquid, when do you wrap it with the stretch tape and how 'wet' is acceptable when you do the wrapping? Thanks so much for these details!

@stevenducote7466

4 ай бұрын

I sometimes skip the stretch tape.....as long as you have a good thick coat of liquid tape you are good.... ty for watching!!!

I like the use of the liquid tape but I am curious why you don't use the self sealing silicone tape for the overwrap vs the rubber sealing tape. I think silicone tape would be better

@stevenducote7466

Ай бұрын

hi...that is what I had...it does sound like a good idea though.....ty!!!!!

👍

@stevenducote7466

5 ай бұрын

ty!

What size machine is he using? Is the harvestright still the best machine for light commercial use? Looking to buy in the next few weeks.

@stevenducote7466

6 ай бұрын

Hi, we use the Harvest right large machines, and we also have 1 XL machine.. I think the Harvest Right machines are good, although, I have not used the rest, but so far, i like HR machines. TY for watching !

@Jhovan33

6 ай бұрын

Thanks, thats the one I was looking at. The large size. @@stevenducote7466

Why not disassemble/clean and reassemble the pipe fittings using a NSF rated pipe dope? Matter of fact, for all of my critical plumbing, I commonly reassemble most metal pipe fittings using both Teflon tape and pipe dope. Using exterior tapes and sealants are bound for failure after time and usage. Also, most crimp hoses are best just replaced rather than attempting any type of fix. And quick connects seem to require some sort of lubrication, again, likely use an NSF rated plumbing lubricant.

@technician775

Жыл бұрын

The bottom drain fitting is almost impossible to remove, the “regular household” will not be able to do this. These are fixes we use and have been in service under daily use for about 3 years now. I agree in some cases and I use it around the house the tape/pipe dope combo. Thanks for the tips and for watching.

Thanks so much for all the great information and ideas. I am going to implement all these suggestions. My oil keeps getting cloudy in my pump. I cleaned the demister, flushed the pump and looked inside the pump's front cover and the pump was mostly clean inside. I am still getting cloudy oil and vacuum isn't going low enough. Do you have any thoughts on what the problem may be? Thank you so much for your time! It's greatly appreciated!

@stevenducote7466

5 ай бұрын

Hi...ty for complement....first off, what pump do you have??....and what are you freeze drying?? ..if it were me, I would do a candy run or bread run...if you do a high water content food, your oil will get cloudy, then as the pump heats up, the water will "burn off" with the heat generated by the pump. if you do a low water content food, bread or candy, the water in the oil will burn off leaving clear oil. I hope this helps and let me know too! TY!

@angeladawn1975

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the reply! I really appreciate it! I have the premier pump. I was doing several high water content food runs before this happened, so I will definitely try a candy run. Thank you so very much!@@stevenducote7466

@angeladawn1975

5 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness! It worked on the candy run! I am so thankful for the help! I have been trying to get my machine going for quite a while now. Thank you!!! @@stevenducote7466

@angeladawn1975

5 ай бұрын

Hi again, I'm sorry to bother you with this again, but I thought i would ask just in case you would reply. The candy run worked fabulously, but now I put in some shredded cheese and the mtorr went down to 499 then crept up to 563 and is still vacuum freezing. The mtorr went below 50 for the candy run, but is that different that the vacuum freezing cycle, since the candy is just drying and doesn't go through the vacuum freeze mode? I just assumed since it went that low for candy that I was good to run something else. Do you have any more suggestions. Thank you again and if you don't have time to answer I totally understand. :)@@stevenducote7466

@stevenducote7466

5 ай бұрын

@@angeladawn1975 Hi..... from what I have found....starting a run with food, the mtorr will be high, sometimes around 600 or so, then as the freeze drying process goes on, the tray temps will rise and the mtorr will drop...it does not go down all at once and stay there, do your cheese run and let it go until it completes, watch it if you want, but close to the end, the mtorr will be low....hope this helps...please feel free to ask more questions, that is how we learn....Steve

👍👍👍👍👍

@stevenducote7466

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching !!!!!

Hi Steve how is your knowledge with vacuum pumps, I have 3 std HR ones and all 3 loose vacuum pressure once they get warmed up or hot i guess, cheers mate.

@stevenducote7466

Жыл бұрын

hey buddy!!!!.....I use the dairyland oil in the standard pump....you might have to take it apart..or take the cover off and ensure it is clean....check the Reed valves for rust.....hope you are doing well!....the oil we use is blue...cannot use that oil in a premiere pump though.....take good care!!!!

@bazza2825

Жыл бұрын

@@stevenducote7466 thanks steve i am well hope all is good on your end, yes I have done those things, stripped all 3 down got any rust off, pulled the 2 stages apart and put them back together, I was told by HR 3 yrs ago it could be a heat sensor though I thought it strange that it happened to all 3, I was thinking if i could get at least one going it may save me buying a premier pump, still have the little new one that may keep or sell as its a bit noisier than my other 3 and it served its purpose by helping me and your good self in problem solving, i wonder if HR have a schematic of the pump to see where the sensor is. cheers mate.

@stevenducote7466

Жыл бұрын

@@bazza2825 Hey Bazza!....I have tried on the past to work on these...no luck....and no spare parts that I can find...I am using all premiere pumps.....can't beat them in my opinion....I have uses the oil less pumps too.....not a good option...expensive and hit and miss with the overhaul kits....the premieres are quiet. long lasting with the oil...and work the best for us.....good luck with those...might look for a Chinese copy...maybe they will have info.....I don't know who builds them for HR..... cheers!!!!!!

@bazza2825

Жыл бұрын

@@stevenducote7466 ok I found a plan in the pump book it doesn't show a sensor just the electrical box, oh well may as well pull that box apart and have a look hey what have I got to loose, I will end up with a premier pump last time I asked the new shipment isn't arriving until June down here, its just a shame as these 3 std pumps still look new. thanks again steve.

@stevenducote7466

Жыл бұрын

@@bazza2825 hiya.....I had a pump doing that....changed the oil...seemed to help.....not much info on these that I can find....sorry I am no help....

Taking you up on your offer! My Harvest Right FD pulls a vacuum without the tray rack. Will only pull down to 900 mt with the rack. We have Made sure the cord isn't keeping the rack from going all the way to the back of the chamber. The rack isn't touching the door gasket Every connection has been covered with silicone tape Drain ball valve has been replaced Door is very well sealed onto the gasket No cracks in the inside of the gasket. New pump What else is there to do?

@stevenducote7466

5 ай бұрын

Hi....are you doing a candy or food run?? I would do a complete run either candy or food, like a bread run, ensure you have fresh oil, ensure the vacuum hose is not turning when tightened. close to the end of either run, the mtorrs will be the lowest, not during a test. hope this helps.....let me know.....ty! Steve

@healthEfairy

5 ай бұрын

@@stevenducote7466 Hi Running food not candy. Are you saying that running food on a regular cycle would vacuum differently than the the vacuum test? We got the liquid tape and are prepared to take off the silicone tape we have on every attachment point if necessary. We just can't understand how, when running a vacuum tests without the tray rack would quickly bring down the mtors to 400 but with the tray rack only down to 900. This is the only variable that seems to make a difference. Thanks for your insight

@stevenducote7466

5 ай бұрын

@@healthEfairy yes, running a full cycle does make a difference, if it were me..I would remove all the old tape, silicone, resel everything using the white liquid tape, use the stretchy tape, on the vacuum hose, use the nylon blue thick stuff on all the jic fittings, and lube up the rings, ensure when good and snug, see if the hose rotates in the fitting foe the vacuum hose, if it does, either replace the rings or get a new hose, that is what I would do....good luck, please feel free to ask more questions if you need! ty for watching!

@healthEfairy

5 ай бұрын

@@stevenducote7466 many thanks 😊

@stevenducote7466

5 ай бұрын

@@healthEfairy Thank you for watching!

Seriously they built the tray assembly so it hits the door gasket? I don't understand how such an expensive machine could have a problem like that.

@stevenducote7466

7 ай бұрын

not all machines are like this....this one was....my others (9 of them) are great!

Can someone elaborate a bit about the use of liquid tape in the freeze dryer with food ? This should be safe, right?

@stevenducote7466

5 ай бұрын

hi...you are not using it inside the freeze dryer....I dont worry about it....ty for watching!

@sz-fw8sn

5 ай бұрын

@@stevenducote7466 Thanks for the video and the reply.

@stevenducote7466

5 ай бұрын

you are welcome! ty for watching!

I completed the fix. At around 22 hours I applied the tape. The mTorrs were at around 285 when I shut the vacuum off. Later on I did a function test (freeze for 15, vacuum for 30) before putting a new batch in. The mTorrs got down to about 8000 and were jumping all around. It would go from 8000 to 9000 then back down and up. It eventually went back up to around 20,000. Any ideas on what the problem may be?

@stevenducote7466

10 ай бұрын

wow....check all your connections...your hose etc....ensure you valve is closed and not leaking....you seem to have a great mtorr 285 is very good.....let me know how it does after double checking everything....

@ncadotte

10 ай бұрын

@stevenducote7466 I double checked everything. I put the drain hose in water with vacuum on to check, it was good. I tried taping bothe ends of the vacuum pump hose to see if maybe there was a leak there (I didn't get my nylog blue yet to apply). I just don't understand how it was so good and now it's just bouncing around like crazy. I put like 3 layers on the drain part and on the thing on top. The 3rd application was a few hours before I taped. Could that be the problem? Should I have let ot dry longer?

@stevenducote7466

10 ай бұрын

I would do a simple candy run (like a skittle) or a bread run, just to see how the machine operates, i do not have a lot of faith in the function runs, let me know how it comes out TY!@@ncadotte

@ncadotte

10 ай бұрын

@stevenducote7466 OK I will try that. Thanks!

@stevenducote7466

10 ай бұрын

@@ncadotte good..let me know the outcome...

When I get my HR freeze dryer what to look for on first inspection.

@stevenducote7466

3 ай бұрын

when I get a new machine, I do a bread run to see where the machine is....most times you do not have to do anything......after the bread run...do some cheap veggies to break the machine in...check the mtorr, all the way thru the cycle...it will start high...as the cycle progresses it will drop and the try temp will go up....feel free if you have problems, please reach out....ty!

@pz8265

2 ай бұрын

Look to make sure it doesn't have a Harvest Right logo on it. That means you were smart and bought another brand.

@stevenducote7466

2 ай бұрын

all my freeze dryers are harvest right...9 of them and run the 8 hours a day plus some on 40 hour cycles...no issues after some i had to fix the vacuums...i am not sure if i would use anything else....and most of the help i have gives is operator error.

@pz8265

2 ай бұрын

Sounds like an HR affiliate. This very video is fixing problems that are not operator error so there goes that argument. Use one of the other brands, particularly Stay Fresh, and you'd never use HR again.

@stevenducote7466

2 ай бұрын

and I will argue all might about operator error and machine problems...when you operate 9 machines and repair everything on them...we can talk....but until then...the argument is still on......

Did you say to put tape around the areas you put the liquid seal?

@stevenducote7466

Ай бұрын

Hi, yes, except for the big plug on top...the big plug on top, remove all the rtv, make a tape dam and ensure a vacuum is pulled on the machine, add the liquid tape until it covers across the top of the plug, leave the vacuum for a couple of hours. .

@glorytogodhomestead3495

Ай бұрын

Can I use the brand Loctite thread locker blue 242? It’s removable works in 10 minutes.

@stevenducote7466

Ай бұрын

I would NOT, it is a thread locker, not a sealer, not the same....

@glorytogodhomestead3495

Ай бұрын

@@stevenducote7466 👍

@glorytogodhomestead3495

Ай бұрын

@@stevenducote7466 thank you so much. You have been a great help and even though you hadn’t videoed in a long time, it was still very helpful. Thank you. I’m gonna give it all a try and see what happens.

What does doing this do to your warranty for the machine?

@stevenducote7466

8 ай бұрын

hi...not sure.....but if you have a serious leak....I will fix it rather than sending it back....

@bettybrackee4926

8 ай бұрын

@@stevenducote7466 thank you. I agree.

@bettybrackee4926

7 ай бұрын

Soo... I finally got a response from HR tech.. after paying the 45 bucks of course since I bought my machine in April of 22 it was out of the first year warranty... anyway. Long frustrating story shortened.. the tech had me download the new software version and apparently that was all I needed. Apparently they had to fix parameters in the software so that the machine would run properly. Not I am down to 322mtrr.. when before I couldn't get too much below 550.. so hopefully this continues to do the job. I have ran 1 full batch complete and have one in that I added extra time to because I don't want to have to go out to the shed in 18degree weather at 3am.. so it can wait till morning. Then I have another load ready to go after the defrost.. hopefully this will be just a 4 week bump in the road and all will be good now. Phew.. I have no idea how much parts cost if just having a tech call is 45 bucks.. crazy

@stevenducote7466

7 ай бұрын

@@bettybrackee4926 hiya.....good!!! good to know they adjusted the parameters for the vacuum. my new machine, they have a variable of some sort .....good luck with everything...keep preppin!!!! ty for watching!

Hi steve great video, have you ever seen the little vacuum pressure sensor stop working, mine is not registering any change to the mtorr it just stays on 2500, I have resealed all connection points ran the pump (standard supplied pump) until it goes quiet at this stage it use to indicate the mtorr was dropping, I then turned the pump off, released the door handle and came back 30min later and the door was still sealed tight. cheers.

@stevenducote7466

Жыл бұрын

Hi, it might be your vacuum sensor....I have had them go out...is your unit still under warranty?? if so...submit a ticket and have the tech guys help with a trouble shoot...if not in warranty.... it will cost you a bit...they are not cheap.....good luck!...thanks for watching!

@stevenducote7466

Жыл бұрын

seal everything really well first...i would suggest.....check all areas ...did that just start or have you been having trouble??

@bazza2825

Жыл бұрын

@@stevenducote7466 I would say its no longer under warranty but are allowing me to call the tomorrow, apart from the 1st 10 months or so i have had issues with this machine hopefully it can be resolved. Its about 6yrs old and over this period I have done about 50-60 cycles, all in the 1st 18 months. cheers

@bazza2825

Жыл бұрын

@@stevenducote7466 I haven't used it for about 3 years or more, all connections have been replaced with new gas tape just haven't done the liquid tape or stretch tape as yet, since I messaged you I think I can hear a hissing noise inside the tank its not easy as have the unit in the garage and its a busy road so I have purchased a stethoscope Lol to see if I can pinpoint the exact spot, thanks again Steve.

@stevenducote7466

Жыл бұрын

@@bazza2825 good luck...I hope it is something simple!...if I can help let me know!

Does this preventative maintenance void the warranty?

@stevenducote7466

7 ай бұрын

I am not sure..but if it not broke...don't fix it lol!!! a term we used in the helicopter world....but if it is running well...let it go..but good to have the items and knowledge if it does go bad....good luck with your freeze drying!

@larrycenter6360

7 ай бұрын

Having been in the maintenance field for more than 40 years I am a firm believer in PM. LOL😅 "If it can break it will" Thank you for all the wonderful information. Being beginner freeze dryers we have found your channel has the best advice and techniques for understanding the freeze dryer. THANKS AGAIN!

@stevenducote7466

7 ай бұрын

​@@larrycenter6360thank you....been in maintenance about the same amount of time...yea ..you learn a few things...thank you for the kind words!...good luck with your freeze drying adventures..feel free to ask if you have questions.....ty!

@larrycenter6360

7 ай бұрын

After carefully following your process I still have a vacuum leak. The pump is performing much better after running for 24hrs break-in but when I turn it off there's a slow increase in the numbers on the vacuum. It appears to be about the same leak as before. I am assuming I have not found it yet. Should the vacuum stay stationary when the pump is turned off? I may have discovered a rough spot on the top of the drum.

@stevenducote7466

7 ай бұрын

@@larrycenter6360 hi...the vacuum will slowly create up in numbers....it will not hold steady, some of the vacuum leaks back thru the pump. If the mtorrs are operating in the correct range while freeze drying, you are good, a side note, at first when the unit begins its cycle, the mtorrs will be high, and as the internal temps increase, the mtorrs will decrease, hope this helps....Steve

I did what you said to do, I got it down to 500 the first time I did the test. I put everything back together and now I can’t get it down below 700. I am getting so frustrated. I feel like throwing this freeze dryer out the door. Do you have any suggestions on what else it could be? Or what I can do?

@stevenducote7466

Ай бұрын

wow...I can sense the fustration....ok.....try another bread run....just trying to pull a vacuum might not work....let it go the entire process....check the mtorrs at the end. let me know....we can get it fixed...!!!

@deloresbuck2687

Ай бұрын

Ok, I will do another bread test.

@stevenducote7466

Ай бұрын

ok...gives a good baseline....write down the temps and the vacuum numbers....

@deloresbuck2687

Ай бұрын

mT went down 130. Temp is at 125.

@stevenducote7466

Ай бұрын

perfect!!!!!

Oh I have another question, how would a person check just the pump and make sure that it is working properly, just wondering how do you make sure you're getting the vacuum from the pump that you should be getting. Thanks in advance.

@stevenducote7466

Жыл бұрын

you can get a gauge with a fitting to fit the pump...kinda hard to do that and expensive....seal up everything really well....and if you still get high readings...might call HR tech support...those guys are pretty good in helping. ty for watching!

Im 1 hr into this fix, 23 more hrs to go

Show a picture of your drain valve.

@stevenducote7466

9 ай бұрын

hi... I just ordered 6 of the new drain valves from harvest right...they are all stainless and are very nice. They really did a good job on these. I did use the 3/8 yellow handle gas valve, but I am going to replace them with the new valves from HR. ty for watching!

Do you have a video on how to take the side panels off the back panel and the top panel came off fine but I need a little instruction! I will share your channel for for sure❤ if you have Venmo, I’d be happy to pay you for a little technical support

@stevenducote7466

Ай бұрын

Hi, thank you for the offer...Harvest Right has videos on how to remove the side panels...they have 2 screws on each side, one lower at the back and one upper in the top front, you will need to remove the power plug panel to access the one on the bottom. I do suggest while you have the panels off, clean the condenser coils with a soft brush. and thank you for the offer again...I am here to help if you need...no charge!

@stevenducote7466

Ай бұрын

check to see if you have a one piece vacuum connection from the panel to the drum...if so, their is nothing to seal....if you have a fitting like in my video, you will have to seal that, not the brass vacuum hose....

Do you do house calls

@stevenducote7466

5 ай бұрын

Hi, if you are close! ty for watching....

@B35point1

5 ай бұрын

where are you located? ill pay you to come out and diagnose and fix mine if you're nearby. in near Winston Salem NC.@@stevenducote7466

How come Harvest Right cant make a machine that doesn't leake.

@stevenducote7466

9 ай бұрын

they have gotten a whole lot better.....they have no control over shipping (rough handling) and the end user gaffs.... I still cannot answer your question though....

@pz8265

2 ай бұрын

Because they're more concerned about marketing and making sales than making a quality machine. Thankfully there are other superior brands now.

we update all pur machines...never had any problem.....

@lunaroja2350

3 ай бұрын

Ok, perhaps I should do an update on my software then. I had heard awhile back that the newer updates allow it to run higher mtorrs without alarming. That was a long time ago, so not sure it is accurate.

@pz8265

2 ай бұрын

HR releases software updates so that their poor performing machines don't throw errors when industry standard metrics are not met. Software updates don't fix the problem, they just lower the standard for which you'll get alarms. The problem still exists, HR just updates the software to not alert you when the machine is performing poorly.

So why even buy it when it’s not even built right , right out of box and it’s a headache

@stevenducote7466

6 ай бұрын

I would say 99 % are correct.... you always have a chance or something going wrong...even on a Mercedes.....or a Caddy!....out of the 15 units I have had...some were old...some brand new...only had 1 that was really bad....I can live with that...some people cannot......ty for watching.....!

@Paul-iu1om

6 ай бұрын

@@stevenducote7466 Thk u for your feedback let me think about it

@stevenducote7466

6 ай бұрын

@@Paul-iu1om sure....the production coming out of Harvest Right now is pretty good...we just got in an XL....good to go right out of the box.....good luck!!!!

@pz8265

2 ай бұрын

HR has a horrible track record. 99% are not correct. By their own admission their sales to service rario is horrendous.

Not getting an error, the pressure is just not dropping below 500, so all long batches are being ruined.

@stevenducote7466

12 күн бұрын

are you getting a vacuum error on regular freeze drying ...or even the candy mode???

@baaboo21

12 күн бұрын

@@stevenducote7466 No sir.

@baaboo21

12 күн бұрын

@@stevenducote7466 We did a batch of ice cream yesterday, $50 worth, the temp didn't really go above 22 F during the drying cycle, then when final dry kicked in, the ice cream melted then boiled. What a mess.

@stevenducote7466

12 күн бұрын

sounds like you have a faulty relay board, that would be my guess....if you do not get a vacuum error, vacuum is just fine...but from what you told me..I would check the relay board.....easy fix though...

@baaboo21

12 күн бұрын

@@stevenducote7466 Thanks. I just replaced the relay board. Will try your sealing tips in this video. Great video by the way. God bless.

ok...let me know how it works....

@lunaroja2350

3 ай бұрын

Well ran most of a bread run without issues, but about halfway thru I get the inadequate vacuum with a pressure of 525mTorrs. Kept alarming but was going down in pressure, very slowly. I turned it off when it was staying about 517mTorrs. I just turned it on again and am going to run another bread run and see what it does. I have no clue what else to try. It runs great without the rack in the chamber, going down into the low 300s mTorrs. But put the tray rack in and it wants to stay in the upper 400s and lower 500s. What the heck. I gooped the heck out of the epoxy harness thing and wires. I have an extra harness that HR sent me in the beginning cause I was having troubles inititally(turned out to be loose wires on the tray rack. ) I could go ahead and install that, but how the heck am I going to get all that dried liquid tape off of it? Oh my. I just wish it would work. I appreciate any ideas you might have cause I have no clue what to do.

@stevenducote7466

3 ай бұрын

I don't think it is the wire harness.....is any part of the door seal touching the tray??...if you just slide the tray in without connecting the harness...does it work??? is the machine brand new or have some time on it...I can't remember....

@lunaroja2350

3 ай бұрын

Oh was going to mention that I am using a fairly old platform. I heard people were having problems with updates, so just left mine. v5.2.23 is what I am running

@lunaroja2350

3 ай бұрын

No, none of the the rack is touching since I notched my rubber gaskets right at the two corners that were touching it originally. I only made small notches but that seemed to keep it from touching the rack. I will try to run it without the rack plugged in if the run fails again. My Machine is a couple years old, but have only been using it for a bit more than a year. Had lots of issues because the wires on the tray rack were cut to short and every time I moved the rack it would disconnect a wire inside the rack. Took a long time to figure that one out. @@stevenducote7466

@lunaroja2350

3 ай бұрын

Hi again, just thought I would update you on my progress. I updated my software to v5.2.25. I ran 2 bread runs and both failed with a Inadequate Vacuum alarm, while the pressures were in the mid-500mTorr range. So I ran two more tests, one with NO TRAY RACK in the chamber and it got down to the low 300 mTorr range. But again with the rack in the chamber BUT NOT PLUGGED in, that one would not get below the mid-500mTorr ranges, and SAME result with the tray rack in and plugged in. It just will not get below 500mTorrs with the tray rack in the chamber, but it does fine without it in the chamber. I am so puzzled. I did more gas leak tests using windex and cannot find a gas leak anywhere. No clue what else to check. Guess I am going to have to pay to have HR look into the issue. So very frustrating. But at least your fix DID my pressure range so it does get down below 500 without the tray rack. Wouldnt do that before the fix.

Why didnt the company manufacture it better instead of having customer do this fix

@stevenducote7466

Ай бұрын

Hi...I cannot answer that.....I have some machines right out of the box that works fantastic....and some that needed help......like in the video, just like anything else.....but I can not answer that question.....thanks for watching!

@joei_sd_fishing

Ай бұрын

@@stevenducote7466 I have a 3 month old machine that's already had lcd and electronics board replace, now a water in vacuum pump and 1500 Mtorr probably vacuum leak. Harvest Right wasting my time by "helping me" diagnose the problem. Such a poorly made machine.

I know what you mean. Too bad that the pump manufacturers have to be so secretive about their lubricant design criteria. Are you using parafenic mineral oils or synthetics? Do you have any idea what viscosity oil the Premier pumps need? The most common are #32, #46 and #68, (Dairyland and Cloverleaf available at TSC) are #68 parafinic mineral oils, identical except for the name and have absolutely no detergents, as many folks believe. I think almost all of the common brands are nearly the same oil except for added dyes and intended viscosity. Sadly the pump people want you as a captive oil customer customer, so they claim that their oil is especially designed for their respective pumps. Frustrating! Dan

@stevenducote7466

Ай бұрын

wow!...you know your lubricants, I just buy the stuff from Amazon by the case.......easy for us....thanks for the lesson!!!!