{"product_id":"blue-alpine-medium-select-freeze-dryer","title":"Blue Alpine Medium Select Freeze Dryer","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCompact Home Freeze Drying on a Standard Household Outlet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePreserve garden harvests, meats, prepared meals, fruits, vegetables, and more with the \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Alpine Medium Select Freeze Dryer\u003c\/strong\u003e. Built in Idaho, this compact home freeze dryer combines five stainless steel trays with user-friendly software designed to make home food preservation easier to manage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Medium Select features \u003cstrong\u003efive 9\" × 13\" trays\u003c\/strong\u003e and can accommodate \u003cstrong\u003eup to 15 pounds of food per cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Blue Alpine listing \u003cstrong\u003e10 pounds as a normal 24-hour cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e. It runs on a \u003cstrong\u003e120V, 15-amp circuit\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it doesn’t need the 20-amp setup Blue Alpine’s Large models require.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBuilt-in recipes provide a starting point for freeze-drying different foods, while customizable software gives you additional control over the process as you gain experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCurrent Estimated Ship Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll colors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Alpine currently estimates \u003cstrong\u003e3–5 business days until shipment\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cem\u003e(Updated August 17, 2026.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial Vacuum Pump Upgrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orders with the Commercial Freeze Dryer Vacuum Pump currently require an \u003cstrong\u003eadditional 2–4 weeks before shipment\u003c\/strong\u003e. (Updated August 13, 2026.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eShipping timelines are estimates provided by the manufacturer and may change.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKey Features at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium Batch Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Process up to \u003cstrong\u003e15 lbs. of food per cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e, with 10 lbs. listed as a normal 24-hour cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive Standard-Size Trays:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes five \u003cstrong\u003e9\" × 13\" stainless steel trays\u003c\/strong\u003e, the food-industry-standard quarter-sheet-pan size, so additional trays are easy to source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Household Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e Operates on a \u003cstrong\u003e120V, 15-amp circuit\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCirculating Chamber Fan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps blast-freeze food and promote consistent freezing throughout the load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmart Controls:\u003c\/strong\u003e PID control technology, solid-state relays, built-in recipes, and customizable settings, including the pressure limit for each recipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEven Tray Heating:\u003c\/strong\u003e A higher-wattage heating pad on the bottom tray keeps it at the same temperature as the rest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Vacuum Pump Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose the \u003cstrong\u003ePremium Vacuum Pump\u003c\/strong\u003e for typical home use or upgrade to the \u003cstrong\u003eCommercial Vacuum Pump\u003c\/strong\u003e for frequent or small-business production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePump Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Internal \u003cstrong\u003eP100 filter\u003c\/strong\u003e helps protect the vacuum pump from particulates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built with a strong \u003cstrong\u003eextruded aluminum frame\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVacuum-Focused Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uses barbed fittings and gasket-sealed threads to help reduce potential vacuum leaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Refrigerant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uses \u003cstrong\u003eR1270 refrigerant\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactory Tested:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each machine goes through several hours of quality-control testing before it ships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt in Idaho\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYour Blue Alpine Medium Select Freeze Dryer includes the equipment and starter supplies you need to begin freeze drying:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Blue Alpine Medium Select Freeze Dryer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Vacuum Pump — \u003cstrong\u003ePremium Vacuum Pump or selected Commercial Vacuum Pump upgrade\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVacuum pump oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Impulse Sealer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 Stainless Steel Trays — \u003cstrong\u003e9\" × 13\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 Silicone Mats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50 Mylar Bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50 Oxygen Absorbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial Pump Upgrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e When purchased with the Commercial Freeze Dryer Vacuum Pump, Blue Alpine currently includes an \u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced 3-Stage Oil Mist Filter\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eElectrical Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Blue Alpine Medium Select operates on \u003cstrong\u003e120V power and requires a 15-amp circuit\u003c\/strong\u003e, which Blue Alpine describes as a normal wall outlet. This sets it apart from Blue Alpine’s Large models, which require a 20-amp circuit and 20-amp receptacle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBlue Alpine lists the Medium Select at a \u003cstrong\u003emaximum power draw of 13 amps (1,560W)\u003c\/strong\u003e and an \u003cstrong\u003eaverage power draw of 9 amps (1,080W)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Blue Alpine Medium Select combines efficient freezing with intelligent controls designed to manage the freeze-drying process accurately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA circulating fan inside the chamber helps blast-freeze food and promotes faster, more consistent freezing throughout the load. A \u003cstrong\u003ehigher-wattage heating pad on the bottom tray\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps that tray at the same temperature as the others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBlue Alpine’s smart software uses \u003cstrong\u003ePID control technology and solid-state relays\u003c\/strong\u003e to manage the freeze-drying process. Built-in recipes provide convenient starting points for different foods, and you can \u003cstrong\u003eset the pressure limit for each recipe\u003c\/strong\u003e, which Blue Alpine says allows food to freeze dry faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eP100 filter inside the chamber\u003c\/strong\u003e helps protect the vacuum pump from particulates, while a solenoid in the vacuum pump prevents oil from flowing back into the chamber. Blue Alpine lists average freeze-drying cycles at \u003cstrong\u003e12–20 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBuilt for Durability and Reliability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBlue Alpine builds its freeze dryers in Idaho with an \u003cstrong\u003eextruded aluminum frame\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to provide a strong, durable structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe vacuum system uses \u003cstrong\u003ebarbed fittings rather than crimped fittings\u003c\/strong\u003e, which Blue Alpine says helps reduce potential points for vacuum leaks. Threaded connections are sealed using \u003cstrong\u003egasket material rather than Teflon tape\u003c\/strong\u003e, another design choice intended to help maintain a reliable vacuum seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Medium Select uses \u003cstrong\u003eR1270 natural refrigerant\u003c\/strong\u003e, and each machine goes through several hours of quality-control testing before it ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChoose Your Vacuum Pump\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Blue Alpine Medium Select can be configured with either the \u003cstrong\u003ePremium Freeze Dryer Vacuum Pump\u003c\/strong\u003e or the upgraded \u003cstrong\u003eCommercial Freeze Dryer Vacuum Pump\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing you to choose the pump that best matches how you plan to use your freeze dryer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor most home users, Blue Alpine recommends the \u003cstrong\u003ePremium Vacuum Pump\u003c\/strong\u003e. The current Premium pump option for Blue Alpine freeze dryers features a dual-stage rotary-vane design with a brushless motor and an internal anti-backflow valve designed to prevent oil from flowing back into the system at the end of a cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor frequent production or professional and small-business use, Blue Alpine offers the \u003cstrong\u003eCommercial Vacuum Pump\u003c\/strong\u003e upgrade. Although its flow rate is lower, Blue Alpine explains that CFM primarily affects initial pump-down speed; the Commercial pump is designed to achieve a \u003cstrong\u003edeeper ultimate vacuum\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is more important during the drying process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Commercial Vacuum Pump is rated to an ultimate vacuum of \u003cstrong\u003e15 microns\u003c\/strong\u003e and includes Blue Alpine’s \u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced 3-Stage Oil Mist Filter\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed to significantly reduce oil mist and the oily odor produced during vacuum-pump operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Machine Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20\" W × 21\" D × 30\" H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 110 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Trays:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTray Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\" × 13\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Food Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 15 lbs. per cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Load:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 lbs. per 24-hour cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAverage Cycle Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–20 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefrigerant:\u003c\/strong\u003e R1270\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoor Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\" plexiglass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extruded aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical Requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120V, 15-amp circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Power Draw:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 amps \/ 1,560W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAverage Power Draw:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 amps \/ 1,080W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Vacuum Pump:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 CFM, dual-stage rotary vane, 115V \/ 60Hz, 3\/4 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial Vacuum Pump Upgrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 CFM, dual-stage rotary vane, 15-micron ultimate vacuum, 110V, 4A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial Pump Noise Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e ≤60 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial Pump Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Image Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Alpine product photography may show machines from different production revisions. Minor visual details, including touchscreen and hardware appearance, may vary. Product specifications and features listed on this page reflect the applicable model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOwner’s Manual\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/6456\/9398\/files\/blue-alpine-medium-select-owners-manual.pdf?v=1791590869\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/6456\/9398\/files\/blue-alpine-owners-manual.png?v=1786786345\" alt=\"Blue Alpine Medium Select Freeze Dryer Owner's Manual\" style=\"width: 350px; max-width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBuilt for Everyday Home Food Preservation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhether you’re preserving a garden harvest, preparing meals for future use, storing seasonal foods, or building a long-term food supply, the \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Alpine Medium Select Freeze Dryer\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you the essentials of Blue Alpine freeze drying in a size and electrical setup that fits most homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWith its standard 9\" × 13\" trays, built-in recipes, durable construction, and choice of vacuum pumps, it’s a strong fit for home preservers and homesteaders who want a capable machine without a 20-amp circuit. 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