Vacumn sealers...?

[Geno Machino]

For you guys on here that seem to do very well, what are your recommendations for a top quality vacuum sealer?

Geno

[jorluivil]

Vacmaster

[Deamon]

Geno meant doing well as in catching fish...not doing well financially. Def have to be doing well financially to buy a vacmaster, lol. Jim

[Dave Legacy]

I have a Foodsaver I got at Costco that I like quite a bit. I haven't ever had to vac any large quantities, so I don't how it will hold up to all that. I can tell you that my vac-sealed fish hold up a lot better in the freezer than my formally bagged ones.

[jorluivil]

Chamber sealers like the Vacmaster aren't cheap, I paid over $600 for mine. However, the quality of the seal and the price per bag is well worth the investment.

[Harry Hill]

I have a Foodsaver I got at Costco that I like quite a bit. I haven't ever had to vac any large quantities, so I don't how it will hold up to all that. I can tell you that my vac-sealed fish hold up a lot better in the freezer than my formally bagged ones.

I used a foodsaver to bag a half of a beef, 275lbs packaged and it never hiccuped.

[GregAndrew]

I have purchased 4 Foodsavers and will never buy another. Vacmaster all the way. Much better Vacuum, seal and bags. And it does not overheat after 6 or 8 seals. If you plan on sealing a good bit of fish or game it is worth every penny.

[ful-rac]

Team sewer catches a lot of fish!

Chamber vacuum sealers are a necessity!

[nacho66]

Chamber sealers like the Vacmaster aren't cheap, I paid over $600 for mine. However, the quality of the seal and the price per bag is well worth the investment.

x2 on the cost and quality, I have a Vacmaster 210 and bags bought on fleabay. does a great job over my old foodsaver/seal-a-meal. Great for soups and sous vide cooking I make a lot of jerky and does great. I have punctured a couple of the bags with shell on shrimp, so you may need to get the thick mm bags.

[Deamon]

Team sewer catches a lot of fish!

Chamber vacuum sealers are a necessity!

Others bang out their share of sealed fish too, lol. Here's my work around in price and over-heating. With two daughters in college, buying two foodsavers over the past few years moves me along just fine. Jim

[YakDout]

They make a gamesaver with a lifetime warranty. Mine has never had a problem overheating or loosing suction yet, but if it ever does, I have a lifetime replacement.


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[Mahigeer]

I have a Foodsaver I got at Costco that I like quite a bit. I haven't ever had to vac any large quantities, so I don't how it will hold up to all that. I can tell you that my vac-sealed fish hold up a lot better in the freezer than my formally bagged ones.

I got mine from Costco as well. It works very well.
I use it a lot. Even vacuum pack bonito too keep it fresh for the lobster season.

[Goose1993]

My girlfriend's mom gave us a Foodsaver she got from Costco. I love it. I froze well over 100 pounds of fish last summer and the meat stays in perfect condition. I also use it for game meat. I still have like 20 doves left. I froze them in a 'party bag' though, so all 20 are in one bag. I need to have a bbq so I can cook them all...

The only problem I have had with it is having trouble getting the wide bags it comes with to work. It seems like it doesn't suck the air out with the wide bags, but works fine with the narrow (long version) bags. Can anyone shed some light on this?

And here's what the foodsaver's work looks like.

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[maquinapescado]

I 2nd game saver

[Goose1993]

Oh and make sure to watch your portions when you're sealing it! You don't want to seal enough meat for 4 people in one bag if you're living alone!

[Deamon]

Okay, here's my issue besides the over-heating...lol. I know the VacMaster is the ultimate goal but... My seals are wearing out. I find wetting the seals helps. Im thinking a dry, worn seal grabs air from outside the bag vs inside. Am I making any sense here?!? Jim

[jorluivil]

Okay, here's my issue besides the over-heating...lol. I know the VacMaster is the ultimate goal but... My seals are wearing out. I find wetting the seals helps. Im thinking a dry, worn seal grabs air from outside the bag vs inside. Am I making any sense here?!? Jim



No, you're not. You never do.

[Deamon]

No, you're not. You never do.

:pepsi:...BURP!

Trying to make this a two page thread on Vacuum Sealers!!!

[Geno Machino]

:pepsi:...BURP!

Trying to make this a two page thread on Vacuum Sealers!!!

LOL

:you_rock:

[jorluivil]

L.

[jorluivil]

O.

[jorluivil]

L.

[jruiz]

Okay, here's my issue besides the over-heating...lol. I know the VacMaster is the ultimate goal but... My seals are wearing out. I find wetting the seals helps. Im thinking a dry, worn seal grabs air from outside the bag vs inside. Am I making any sense here?!? Jim

Jim,

We use alot of heat sealers and vacuum sealers at work. If the wire element underneath the sealing surface is still good then replace the sealing surface periodically with a PTFE tape with silicone backing. P/N from mcmaster.com is 76025A731 . This 1/2" should do the job. Description says it's made especially for heat sealers. There's three different thicknesses and different widths

[jorluivil]

Jim,

We use alot of heat sealers and vacuum sealers at work. If the wire element underneath the sealing surface is still good then replace the sealing surface periodically with a PTFE tape with silicone backing. P/N from mcmaster.com is 76025A731 . This 1/2" should do the job. Description says it's made especially for heat sealers. There's three different thicknesses and different widths




Oooooooooor.......you can just buy a Vacmaster

[igotpron]

Ooooor. You can just be the guy who never catches fish and doesn't need a Vac sealer...

[ful-rac]

Ooooor. You can just be the guy who never catches fish and doesn't need a Vac sealer...

You catch plenty Igotporn...

[Silbaugh4liberty]

My girlfriend's mom gave us a Foodsaver she got from Costco. I love it. I froze well over 100 pounds of fish last summer and the meat stays in perfect condition. I also use it for game meat. I still have like 20 doves left. I froze them in a 'party bag' though, so all 20 are in one bag. I need to have a bbq so I can cook them all...

The only problem I have had with it is having trouble getting the wide bags it comes with to work. It seems like it doesn't suck the air out with the wide bags, but works fine with the narrow (long version) bags. Can anyone shed some light on this?

And here's what the foodsaver's work looks like.

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Nice! Good to hear its okay. I won a tablet at my company party, and traded it with my buddy for his Foodsaver since I already have a tablet. Now I just need to catch some fish so it doesn't collect dust!! :jig::cheers1:

[fishja]

Good ole fashion Saran Wrap ;)

$0.99 for a 250ft roll at big lots


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[Raskal311]

Keep in mind that if u buy a foodsaver u don't have to buy foodsaver branded bags. I got 200 foot off brand for $30; works exactly the same.

[bwana]

I also use it for game meat. I still have like 20 doves left. I froze them in a 'party bag' though, so all 20 are in one bag. I need to have a bbq so I can cook them all...

17953

When I vacuum pack doves, I prep the breasts, then fillet the meat.

I only cook dove wrapped in bacon with a slice of jalapeno.

I vacuum pack 12 breasts per package since a pound of bacon usually comes 12 pieces per pound.

http://i1321.photobucket.com/albums/u544/OCbwana/012_zps9e39c5de.jpg

[Deamon]

Jim,

We use alot of heat sealers and vacuum sealers at work. If the wire element underneath the sealing surface is still good then replace the sealing surface periodically with a PTFE tape with silicone backing. P/N from mcmaster.com is 76025A731 . This 1/2" should do the job. Description says it's made especially for heat sealers. There's three different thicknesses and different widths

Thanks Johnny! I was hoping to eventually find a nugget out of all of this VM spew. Jim

[summers in kuwait]

When I vacuum pack doves, I prep the breasts, then fillet the meat.

I only cook dove wrapped in bacon with a slice of jalapeno.

I vacuum pack 12 breasts per package since a pound of bacon usually comes 12 pieces per pound.

http://i1321.photobucket.com/albums/u544/OCbwana/012_zps9e39c5de.jpg

Holy Hell. That looks amazing!

[Geno Machino]

Holy Hell. That looks amazing!

X2

[igotpron]

You catch plenty Igotporn...

If only it were fish, have you read my reports? Not a single one. I borrowed that fish for my avatar. Maybe a sewer official can at least let me touch one of their butts I could update my avatar...

Any takers?

[momo fish]

Ummm.. You may need to clarify what you mean by "touch one of their butts"...

This is the sewer crew we are talking about.. 😂


If only it were fish, have you read my reports? Not a single one. I borrowed that fish for my avatar. Maybe a sewer official can at least let me touch one of their butts I could update my avatar...



Any takers?





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[igotpron]

Ummm.. You may need to clarify what you mean by "touch one of their butts"...

This is the sewer crew we are talking about.. 😂








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No clarification needed, I left the ambiguity intentionally. As long as I end up with a new avatar.

[momo fish]

Haha!! I like your style!!!


No clarification needed, I left the ambiguity intentionally. As long as I end up with a new avatar.





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[bwana]

Jim,

We use alot of heat sealers and vacuum sealers at work. If the wire element underneath the sealing surface is still good then replace the sealing surface periodically with a PTFE tape with silicone backing. P/N from mcmaster.com is 76025A731 . This 1/2" should do the job. Description says it's made especially for heat sealers. There's three different thicknesses and different widths

Thank you for the info and link! Excellent tip.