Blue Alpine Large Select Freeze Dryer

The Blue Alpine Large Select Freeze Dryer is a high-capacity home freeze dryer designed for larger batches, with up to 25 lb of food capacity, five 13" x 18" stainless steel trays, an 857W cooling system, customizable recipes, and an included premium vacuum pump.

Blue Alpine's current BA70LFD platform measures 24" x 25.5" x 34", weighs 130 lb, and provides 1,170 square inches of total tray area across five standard half-sheet trays.

• Capacity: Up to 25 lb Per Batch
• Trays: 5 Full 13" x 18" Trays
• Cooling: 857W / ½ HP Cubigel
• Power: 120V / Dedicated 20A Circuit

Up to 25 lb Per Cycle

The Large Select has a manufacturer-rated maximum food capacity of 25 lb, with Blue Alpine listing approximately 16 lb as a normal 24-hour-cycle load.

Its larger chamber also supports up to 3.25 gallons of liquid, with a maximum overall sublimated ice capacity of 3.62 gallons.

Five 13" x 18" Stainless Steel Trays

Five stainless steel 13" x 18" half-sheet trays provide a combined 1,170 in² of tray area, nearly double the 601 in² provided by the Medium model.

The standard half-sheet-pan format also makes sourcing additional trays straightforward.

Powerful 857W Cooling System

At the center of the Large Select is a ½ HP Cubigel refrigeration compressor delivering 857W of cooling capacity.

The system uses R1270 propylene refrigerant and carries a 150g refrigerant charge.

A circulating fan inside the chamber assists with freezing food before the vacuum drying stage begins.

Smart, Customizable Software

Blue Alpine gives users both simple preset operation and control over individual freeze-drying parameters.

Built-in recipes are provided for greens, meat, fruit, liquids, and delicate foods. Each recipe can be edited to change freeze time, dry time, dry temperature, and pressure.

QuickStart is also available for beginning a cycle using the machine's default settings.

Adjustable Pressure & Temperature

During the drying stage, the Large Select regulates three primary parameters: pressure, shelf temperature, and drying time.

Blue Alpine's control algorithm uses onboard sensors to regulate chamber pressure and food temperature throughout the drying process.

Shelf temperature can be set from 1°F to 165°F, allowing settings to be adjusted for different foods.

P100 Chamber Filter

A P100 particulate filter inside the chamber helps prevent food particles from entering and contaminating the vacuum pump oil while also helping prevent pump feedback from contaminating food.

Premium Vacuum Pump Included

The Large Select includes a premium 1 HP vacuum pump and oil.

Blue Alpine's current owner's manual specifies the included Large pump at 8 CFM / 1 HP.

The pump connects directly to the freeze dryer and is controlled by the machine during operation.

Optional Commercial Vacuum Pump Upgrade

An upgraded Commercial Freeze Dryer Vacuum Pump is available as a configuration option in place of the standard premium pump.

Select your preferred pump when ordering.

Built for Larger Batch Processing

The Large Select uses an aluminum chassis, polycarbonate door, and 15.7" diameter chamber.

With substantially more tray area and food capacity than the Medium, it is Blue Alpine's higher-capacity option for users who want to process larger quantities per batch.

Seven Color Options

The Large Select is available in seven colors: Midnight Black, Blazing Orange, Alps White, Forest Green, Orchid Lavender, Tropical Teal, and Berry Pink.

Midnight Black is the standard-priced color. The other colors carry an additional charge, shown on each color option when ordering.

Dedicated 20A Circuit Required

The Large operates on 120V / 60Hz power with a maximum draw of 17A / 2,040W and average draw of 12A / 1,440W.

Unlike the Medium model, the Large requires a grounded 20A outlet and circuit, with the freeze dryer as the only device on that circuit. Blue Alpine also specifies that the machine must be plugged directly into the wall rather than an extension cord.

Recommended Installation & Care

• Plug the freeze dryer directly into a dedicated, grounded 20A outlet and circuit. Do not use an extension cord.
• Allow at least 1 ft of ventilation clearance around the unit.
• Install in a room of at least 20 ft² with an 8 ft ceiling.
• Operate in an ambient temperature between 32°F and 90°F.
• Use the preset recipes as starting points and adjust freeze time, dry time, dry temperature, and pressure as needed.

What's Included

• Blue Alpine Large Select Freeze Dryer
• Power Cord
• Premium Vacuum Pump + Oil
• Impulse Sealer
• 5 Stainless Steel 13" x 18" Trays
• 5 Silicone Mats
• 50 Mylar Bags
• 50 Oxygen Absorbers