Vacumn sealers...? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Mahigeer · 01-03-2016, 06:30 PM

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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 · 01-04-2016, 06:51 AM

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 · 01-04-2016, 06:55 AM

I 2nd game saver

Goose1993 · 01-04-2016, 06:55 AM

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 · 01-04-2016, 08:10 AM

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 · 01-04-2016, 08:26 AM

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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 · 01-04-2016, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

No, you're not. You never do.

...BURP!

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

Geno Machino · 01-04-2016, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Deamon

...BURP!

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

LOL

jruiz · 01-04-2016, 05:24 PM

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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 · 01-04-2016, 05:52 PM

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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

igotpron · 01-04-2016, 05:58 PM

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

Deamon · 01-05-2016, 12:25 PM

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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 · 01-05-2016, 08:56 PM

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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 · 01-04-2016, 06:34 PM

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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 · 01-05-2016, 08:59 AM

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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.

summers in kuwait · 01-05-2016, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bwana

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.

Holy Hell. That looks amazing!

Geno Machino · 01-05-2016, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by summers in kuwait

Holy Hell. That looks amazing!

X2

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Deamon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,972	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 __________________ Recreational Fisherman's Catch...2% Commercial Fisherman's Catch- 98% Recreational Fishing Kayakers Catch- .00001% "The reality is that the wall was built to keep all Asians ~specifically Japanese and those that think they're japanese~ out of the U.S"

01-04-2016, 06:51 AM	#2
Goose1993 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 115	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. IMG_0886.JPG

01-04-2016, 05:58 PM	#11
igotpron Xcoastie Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Westminster Posts: 285	Ooooor. You can just be the guy who never catches fish and doesn't need a Vac sealer...