Vacumn sealers...?

[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.

[nacho66]

Originally Posted by 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.

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.

[Harry Hill]

Originally Posted by 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.

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!

[Deamon]

Originally Posted by ful-rac

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

[Mahigeer]

Originally Posted by 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.

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]

Originally Posted by 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

No, you're not. You never do.

[Deamon]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

No, you're not. You never do.

...BURP!

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

[jruiz]

Originally Posted by 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

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]

Originally Posted by jruiz

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

[Deamon]

Originally Posted by jruiz

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

[bwana]

Originally Posted by jruiz

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.

[Silbaugh4liberty]

Originally Posted by 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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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!!

[bwana]

Originally Posted by Goose1993

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...

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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.