Vacuum Sealer

Porcine Perfection · Nov 17, 2012

I have had two vacuum sealers and neither one of them have worked very well. Can anyone give me a recommendation of one you have had success with? There are so many at such different prices.

Thanks in advance.

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PapaBearsHickoryPit · Nov 17, 2012

Which ones have you used before?

superdan · Nov 17, 2012

I have a Vac Master VP 112 chamber sealer. It's really nice but pricey. After going through 3 others I went for this and so far so good.

Swamp Donkeyz BBQ · Nov 17, 2012

Usually vacuum sealers are one of those things where you get what you pay for. The higher priced ones generally last longer. I've got a Foodsaver that I've had for years and it still works fine. If memory serves me correct it was a little over $200.

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mrcranky · Nov 17, 2012

I've been using a foodsaver for years. They work pretty good. Not always perfect, but it depends on what you are vacuum sealing.

They go on sale often. Check out/search a deal site like slickdeals.net. I just have a basic electric model. I have no need for the fancier ones.

colonel00 · Nov 17, 2012

Yep, keep an eye out for foodsaver deals. I have been using a Foodsaver 2200 series (not sure the exact model) for several years now for light usage around the house. It does really well and can handle a good workout. When my buddies and I do mass processing of fish or game, we have a VacMaster VP 215 chamber sealer that is awesome but extremely pricey for basic home usage.

Southstar Jeff · Nov 17, 2012

I love my vacmaster, too. They do cost more, but I'd bet I've almost saved the cost in bags. The chamber vacuum bags are much cheaper. I use mostly the large boil in the bag type, great for reheating que, and think I paid about .09 each....

superdan · Nov 17, 2012

Southstar Jeff said:
I love my vacmaster, too. They do cost more, but I'd bet I've almost saved the cost in bags. The chamber vacuum bags are much cheaper. I use mostly the large boil in the bag type, great for reheating que, and think I paid about .09 each....

Excellent point, I got a couple thousand bags when I bought mine and haven't run out yet...

Porcine Perfection · Nov 17, 2012

PapaBearsHickoryPit said:
Which ones have you used before?

A Rival and a cheaper FoodSaver model. I don't mind spending a bit more if it works.

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IamMadMan · Nov 17, 2012

The Vac Master Units are great, I looked at them when I was shopping for a sealer. I went with the Weston 2300 so I could use containers for marinating and bags for storage. I also like the readily available rebuild kit rather then sending it back for repairs.

I have heavily used my Weston without any problems.

Weston 2300

But as Swamp Donkeyz BBQ States, "You Get What You Pay For".

The Vac Master is nice because the whole pouch sits inside the Vacuum Chamber.

---k--- · Nov 17, 2012

I have a V3840 for a year or two now. Seems to work just fine. If I am sealing a lot (like 20 bags) it seems to go into a protection mode and needs to rest for 10 minutes. But other than that the only problems I've had are bits of food in the seal causing it not to seal.

yakdung · Nov 17, 2012

Short of a chamber vacuum sealer, I own and recommend a Weston 2300.

Gnaws on Pigs · Nov 17, 2012

I've had a lot of good years of service out of my Kenmore.

Spartan_Jeff · Nov 18, 2012

We have a small Foodsaver and it works great. The Foodsaver website has clearance items sometimes, picked ours up for 20 bucks delivered.

NRA4Life · Nov 18, 2012

IamMadMan said:
I went with the Weston 2300 so I could use containers for marinating and bags for storage. I also like the readily available rebuild kit rather then sending it back for repairs.

I have heavily used my Weston without any problems.

Weston 2300

+1 for the Weston Pro 2300. I've had one for 2 years now and it is an excellent quality product. I owned several of the cheap thow-away sealers, and got tired of repeatedly buying junk. Sure it costs a little more, but you get what you pay for.

Porcine Perfection · Nov 19, 2012

Thanks everyone. The Weston is a bit over my budget of $200. The reviews are so confusing. These things either work (5 stars) or they don't (1 star) and it seem like all the models are mixed. I guess I will wait to see if a higher end one goes on sale or clearance to get to my price point.

colonel00 · Nov 19, 2012

http://slickdeals.net/f/5513784-FoodSaver-V2450-FoodSealer-68-Shipped

Porcine Perfection · Nov 19, 2012

Thanks colonel but it looks like the promo codes are no longer valid.

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · Nov 19, 2012

Here is a great deal on a FoodSaver 2840 with a bunch of extra goodies for $99 when you check out. I like mine for average kitchen use.

http://m.products.foodsaver.com/Product.aspx?pid=12266

Boshizzle · Nov 19, 2012

I use food saver. Here is a 60% off deal going on right now. A $240.00 deal for $99.00. Price shows up at checkout.

http://jardencs.rsys1.net/servlet/cc6?rHjKLgQSUCUQUVroHPgLknuxnuHptQJhuVaVUVXLX

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