Vacuum Sealer

JP7794 · 11-17-2012, 09:27 AM

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 · 11-17-2012, 10:58 AM

Which ones have you used before?

superdan · 11-17-2012, 10:58 AM

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 · 11-17-2012, 11:01 AM

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 · 11-17-2012, 11:56 AM

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 · 11-17-2012, 12:08 PM

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 · 11-17-2012, 12:19 PM

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 · 11-17-2012, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Southstar Jeff

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...

JP7794 · 11-17-2012, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by PapaBearsHickoryPit

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 · 11-17-2012, 03:45 PM

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--- · 11-17-2012, 03:52 PM

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 · 11-17-2012, 06:12 PM

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

Gnaws on Pigs · 11-17-2012, 08:18 PM

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

Spartan_Jeff · 11-17-2012, 11:54 PM

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

NRA4Life · 11-18-2012, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by IamMadMan

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.

11-17-2012, 09:27 AM	#1
JP7794 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-13-12 Location: KANSAS CITY MISSOURI Downloads: 2 Uploads: 1	Vacuum Sealer 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. "You don't win friends with salad!" - Homer Simpson Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "You don't win friends with salad" - Homer Simpson Jim - KCBS CBJ 18.5" WSM - Packer Green Thermapen - Auber PID Temperature Controller - Mini WSM GO PACK GO!

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11-17-2012, 11:56 AM	#5
mrcranky Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 06-02-11 Location: Boston, MA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ An old 22.5" Weber Kettle & a Cajun Bandit!

11-17-2012, 12:08 PM	#6
colonel00 Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-03-10 Location: Shawnee, KS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ Brad Proud owner of the PentaZero WWWWFBBQADD 0 out of 1 members found this post helpful UDS/WSM/Weber Cart for sale Here. Please someone give it a good home. Willing to entertain offers

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Southstar Jeff On the road to being a farker Join Date: 04-01-12 Location: Marietta, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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.... __________________ Stump's Prince Oklahoma Joe's Chuckwagon LBGE SBGE SS Performer Jumbo Joe Smokey Joe Silver Stoker wifi Stealthy super fast grey thermapen Vacmaster vp112

11-17-2012, 10:58 AM	#3
superdan Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-21-11 Location: Sacramento, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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.

11-17-2012, 11:01 AM	#4
Swamp Donkeyz BBQ Take a breath! Join Date: 07-25-12 Location: Huntsville, Tx Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11-17-2012, 03:45 PM	#10
IamMadMan is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 07-30-11 Location: Southern New Jersey Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ Humphrey's DownEast Beast W/BBQ Guru

11-17-2012, 03:52 PM	#11
---k--- is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 09-07-10 Location: Chicago, IL - West burbs Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ -Ryan Proudly Smoking on a UDS, PBC & Accidental Winner of the 2012 "Saucy" Throwdown.

11-17-2012, 06:12 PM	#12
yakdung is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-12-10 Location: Houston, Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Short of a chamber vacuum sealer, I own and recommend a Weston 2300.

11-17-2012, 08:18 PM	#13
Gnaws on Pigs is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-22-10 Location: Smoky Mountains, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've had a lot of good years of service out of my Kenmore. __________________ ...Half a yard full of crap to cook on like everybody else... Slow-to-average-speed GRAY Wal-Mart thermometer Just a hungry hillbilly lookin for a dead critter to cook Four Zeros in one throwdown, baby!

11-17-2012, 11:54 PM	#14
Spartan_Jeff Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 09-28-12 Location: Lansing, mi Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	We have a small Foodsaver and it works great. The Foodsaver website has clearance items sometimes, picked ours up for 20 bucks delivered.