Can I put old flowers in and produce good quality freeze dried flowers?

A. No! The quality of the end product is primarily determined by what you start with, "garbage in, garbage out." <back to top> Q. Are Botanique Freeze Dryers difficult and expensive to maintain? A. No. The machine requires only basic cleaning and an oil change after each load. <back to top> Q. How much electricity do the freeze dry machines use? A. This depends on the size of the freeze dryer. Take the amperage requirements from the specification listing to your electric company for a quotation. <back to top> Q. Do the freeze dryers need to be monitored each day? A. Yes and No. It is a good idea to have someone check the machines each day and record temperature and vacuum readings, check the vacuum pump oil level, and run a defrost on the condenser if necessary. <back to top> Q. How long does this daily maintenance take? A. It takes approximately two minutes to record daily information and defrost cycles take 30-45 minutes to complete. <back to top> Q. What types of refrigerant do ...  more