{"product_id":"blue-alpine-medium-elite-freeze-dryer","title":"Blue Alpine Medium Elite Freeze Dryer | 5-Tray Home Freeze Dryer","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description blue-alpine-medium-elite\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"pd-intro\"\u003eThe Medium Elite is Blue Alpine's most precise and most serviceable freeze dryer, built to handle up to 15 lbs of food per cycle on five standard 9x13 trays. Every shelf has its own temperature sensor and solid state relay, so each one holds its setpoint instead of leaving you with hot and cold spots. A touchscreen lets you build and save your own recipes and adjust a batch mid-cycle, and KF vacuum fittings mean no Teflon tape, no thread sealant and no tools when it comes time to service it. Assembled in Idaho and shipped after several hours of quality control testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"pd-heading pd-heading--why\"\u003eWhy Customers Choose This Product\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pd-list pd-list--why\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-list__item icon-shelf\"\u003eIndependent temperature sensor and solid state relay on every shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-list__item icon-screen\"\u003eTouchscreen interface with saveable custom recipes and mid-batch adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-list__item icon-service\"\u003eKF vacuum fittings that need no tape, sealant or tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-list__item icon-sensor\"\u003eFully digital temperature and vacuum sensors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-list__item icon-capacity\"\u003eUp to 15 lbs of food per cycle across five trays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-list__item icon-trays\"\u003eTrays are a food industry standard quarter sheet pan, 9x13 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-list__item icon-plug\"\u003eRuns on a normal 120V, 15A wall outlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-list__item icon-refrigerant\"\u003eNatural R1270 refrigerant rather than R404 or R410\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-list__item icon-made\"\u003eBuilt in Idaho and QC tested before shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-list__item icon-shipping\"\u003eFree shipping to the lower 48 states, with a few small exceptions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"pd-heading pd-heading--highlights\"\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-highlight icon-shelf\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"pd-highlight__title\"\u003eIndependent Shelf Control and Sensing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pd-highlight__text\"\u003eEach shelf carries its own solid state relay and temperature sensor and runs at the exact setpoint. That removes hot and cold spots between layers and makes results repeatable batch to batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-highlight icon-screen\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"pd-highlight__title\"\u003eTouchscreen Recipe Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pd-highlight__text\"\u003eCreate and save multiple custom recipes, or start from the food recipes preloaded in the software. You can adjust an active batch at any stage rather than restarting it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-highlight icon-service\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"pd-highlight__title\"\u003eKF Vacuum Fittings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pd-highlight__text\"\u003eKF fittings assemble without Teflon tape, thread sealant or tools, and they come apart just as easily for cleaning and replacement. Fewer thread seals means fewer places for a vacuum leak to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-highlight icon-sensor\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"pd-highlight__title\"\u003eDigital Sensors and Upgraded Electronics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pd-highlight__text\"\u003eTemperature and vacuum monitoring are fully digital for steadier, more precise readings than analog sensors. Refined connectors, harnessing and electronics improve long-term durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-highlight icon-freeze\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"pd-highlight__title\"\u003eIn-Chamber Circulating Fan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pd-highlight__text\"\u003eA fan inside the chamber blast-freezes the food at the start of the cycle, shortening freeze time. Blue Alpine rates this generation at 25% more cooling capacity than its previous models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-highlight icon-pump\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"pd-highlight__title\"\u003ePump Protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pd-highlight__text\"\u003eA P100 filter inside the chamber keeps particulates out of the vacuum pump, and a solenoid in the pump prevents oil backflow into the chamber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-highlight icon-frame\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"pd-highlight__title\"\u003eExtruded Aluminum Frame\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pd-highlight__text\"\u003eThe chassis is built from extruded aluminum, and vacuum connections use barbed fittings rather than crimped ones, which are more prone to leaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"pd-heading pd-heading--specs\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pd-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-specs__item\"\u003eMachine size: 20\" W x 21\" D x 30\" H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-specs__item\"\u003eWeight: 110 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-specs__item\"\u003eTrays: 5, standard 9x13 inch quarter sheet pan size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-specs__item\"\u003eCapacity: up to 15 lbs per cycle, with 10 lbs typical for a 24-hour cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-specs__item\"\u003eTypical cycle time: 12 to 20 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-specs__item\"\u003eDoor: 1 inch thick plexiglass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-specs__item\"\u003ePower: 120V, 15A breaker, standard wall outlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-specs__item\"\u003eMaximum draw: 13 A \/ 1560 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-specs__item\"\u003eAverage draw: 9.0 A \/ 1080 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-specs__item\"\u003eRefrigerant: R1270 natural refrigerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-specs__item\"\u003eControl: touchscreen with PID control and solid state relays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-specs__item\"\u003eSensors: fully digital temperature and vacuum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-specs__item\"\u003eVacuum fittings: KF fittings, barbed connections, gasket thread sealing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-specs__item\"\u003eFrame: extruded aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-specs__item\"\u003eColors: Sky Blue, Midnight Black, Blazing Orange, Alps White, Forest Green, Orchid Lavender, Tropical Teal, Berry Pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-specs__item\"\u003ePump options: Premium Freeze Dryer Vacuum Pump or upgraded Commercial Freeze Dryer Vacuum Pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-specs__item\"\u003eAssembly: built in Idaho, QC tested before shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-specs__item\"\u003eFull specifications: see the owner's manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"pd-heading pd-heading--included\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pd-list pd-list--included\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-list__item icon-box\"\u003e1x Medium Elite freeze dryer machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-list__item icon-pump\"\u003e1x premium vacuum pump plus oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-list__item icon-sealer\"\u003e1x impulse sealer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-list__item icon-valve\"\u003e1x fresh air valve assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-list__item icon-trays\"\u003e5x stainless steel trays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-list__item icon-mat\"\u003e5x silicone mats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-list__item icon-bag\"\u003e50x mylar bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-list__item icon-oxygen\"\u003e50x oxygen absorbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-list__item icon-filter\"\u003eAdvanced 3-Stage Oil Mist Filter, included when purchased with the Commercial Freeze Dryer Vacuum Pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"pd-heading pd-heading--ideal\"\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pd-list pd-list--ideal\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-list__item icon-home\"\u003eHome food preservation and long-term pantry storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-list__item icon-garden\"\u003eGardeners and bulk buyers processing a harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-list__item icon-batch\"\u003eSmall-batch producers who need repeatable, documented results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-list__item icon-screen\"\u003eOwners who want recipe control rather than fixed preset cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-list__item icon-service\"\u003eAnyone who plans to service and maintain the machine themselves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-list__item icon-pet\"\u003eFreeze-dried pet treats and single-ingredient snacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"pd-heading pd-heading--important\"\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pd-list pd-list--important\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-list__item icon-plug\"\u003eRequires a 120V, 15A circuit. Maximum draw is 13 A, so give the machine its own outlet and do not use an extension cord.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-list__item icon-weight\"\u003eThe machine weighs 110 lbs and measures 20\" x 21\" x 30\". Plan for two people to move and position it on a stable, level surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-list__item icon-clearance\"\u003eLeave clearance around the cabinet for airflow and for access to the pump and fittings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-list__item icon-pump\"\u003eAdd the supplied pump oil before first use and change it on the schedule in the owner's manual. Skipping oil changes shortens pump life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-list__item icon-food\"\u003eFollow safe food handling practices when preparing and storing food, and seal finished batches with mylar bags and oxygen absorbers for long-term storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-list__item icon-truck\"\u003eShipping is free to the lower 48 states with a few small exceptions. Contact us for a quote to Alaska, Hawaii, Canada or Mexico.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-list__item icon-clock\"\u003eCurrent lead time is 2 to 4 weeks on all colors. Contact us to confirm the current estimate before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pd-list__item icon-manual\"\u003eRefer to the owner's manual for complete specifications, operation and warranty terms. Questions before you buy: call 208-607-1722.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"pd-heading pd-heading--faq\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"pd-faq__item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pd-faq__question\"\u003eHow much food can the Medium Elite handle per cycle?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pd-faq__answer\"\u003eUp to 15 lbs across five trays, with 10 lbs being typical for a 24-hour cycle. Most cycles run 12 to 20 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"pd-faq__item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pd-faq__question\"\u003eWhat makes the Elite different from the standard model?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pd-faq__answer\"\u003eEach shelf has its own temperature sensor and solid state relay for accuracy, the touchscreen supports saveable custom recipes and mid-batch changes, and the machine uses KF vacuum fittings, fully digital sensors and upgraded electronics and connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"pd-faq__item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pd-faq__question\"\u003eDoes it need special electrical work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pd-faq__answer\"\u003eNo. It runs on a normal 120V wall outlet with a 15A breaker. Maximum draw is 13 A (1560 W) and average draw is 9.0 A (1080 W).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"pd-faq__item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pd-faq__question\"\u003eCan I buy extra trays?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pd-faq__answer\"\u003eYes. The trays are a food industry standard quarter sheet pan at 9x13 inches, so replacements and extras are widely available locally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"pd-faq__item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pd-faq__question\"\u003eWhat comes in the box?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pd-faq__answer\"\u003eThe machine, a premium vacuum pump with oil, an impulse sealer, a fresh air valve assembly, five stainless steel trays, five silicone mats, 50 mylar bags and 50 oxygen absorbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"pd-faq__item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pd-faq__question\"\u003eWhat is the difference between the two pump options?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pd-faq__answer\"\u003eThe Premium Freeze Dryer Vacuum Pump is included as standard. The upgraded Commercial Freeze Dryer Vacuum Pump is available for an additional $1,583.00 and adds the Advanced 3-Stage Oil Mist Filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"pd-faq__item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pd-faq__question\"\u003eWhat refrigerant does it use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pd-faq__answer\"\u003eR1270, a natural refrigerant, rather than R404 or R410 which are being phased out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"pd-faq__item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pd-faq__question\"\u003eHow long until it ships?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pd-faq__answer\"\u003eCurrent lead time is 2 to 4 weeks on all colors. 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