Meet Blue Alpine’s Large Freeze Dryer—the high-capacity, home-use powerhouse that combines speed, quality, and a touch of practicality for serious preservation projects. If you want results in hours, not days, you’re in the right place.

Key Features & Design

• Capacity & tray system: Five 18"x13" trays; Up to 25 lbs. or 2 gallons per cycle; Avg 16 lbs. per 24hrs.
• Size & weight: Overall Machine Size: 24" x 25.5" x 34", WxDxH; Weight (with pump) 130 lbs.
• Tray specifics: Double the tray size/capacity of the Medium model; 5 trays; 13x18 standard cookie sheets.
• Cooling power: Cubigel Compressor (R1270) - 1/2 HP compressor with 14.3cc displacement (larger compressor = higher cooling capacity = faster batches).
• Door & visibility: Plexiglass Door Thickness: 1 inch.
• Vacuum system: Vacuum Pump: Premium Rotary Vane Style, 10-12 CFM, 1 HP Power Requirments.
• Electrical & power: 120V, 20A Breaker; The Large Freeze Dryer uses a 20-amp Receptacle; Maximum Power Draw (2040W max); 12 Amps Average.
• Cycle efficiency: Average freeze-drying cycles take 12-20 hours; 20-24 hour cycle times are common for many batches.
• Inclusions & extras: 1x Large Freeze Dryer Machine, 1x Impulse Sealer, 1x Premium Vacuum Pump + Oil, 5x Stainless Steel Trays, 5x Silicone Mats, 50x Mylar Bags, 50x Oxygen Absorbers, 1x Good Customer Service!
• Upgrades: This product now includes an Advanced 3-Stage Oil Mist Filter when purchased with a Commercial Freeze Dryer Vacuum Pump!
• Lead time: Our current days till ship for all colors of the Large units is 5 - 10 business days. Updated 7/25/2025. We keep this lead time up-to-date. Give us a call to find out our current lead times.

What’s Included

• 1x Large Freeze Dryer Machine
• 1x Impulse Sealer
• 1x Premium Vacuum Pump + Oil
• 5x Stainless Steel Trays 13x18
• 5x Silicone Mats
• 50x Mylar Bags
• 50x Oxygen Absorbers
• 1x Good Customer Service!

Performance & What Makes It Different

Dry More Food Faster with a design built for serious home-use operation. This Large freeze dryer will dry more food more efficiently than any competitor on the market. It’s engineered for speed, reliability, and ease of use, with pre-programmed food recipes in the user-friendly software for quick starts and full customization for a tailored experience. And yes, it’s a big investment—that’s why you get extensive details and robust support.

What Makes Blue Alpine Different

Here at Blue Alpine, we are serious about three things: freeze dryers, quality, and customer service. We have spent the last six years researching, engineering, and testing to bring you a machine that backs up every claim with real-world performance.

Notes & Support

A freeze dryer is a large investment, so we’ve included practical details below to help you decide. The Large Freeze Dryer uses a 20-amp receptacle, so plan for a 20-amp circuit. If you have questions, call 208-607-1722—we’re happy to help.