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Old 01-23-2022, 10:53 AM   #1
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No matter what I do I just cant get it sealed properly
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Old 01-23-2022, 11:36 AM   #2
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The zipper 'freezer bags' I presume?
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Old 01-23-2022, 01:20 PM   #3
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No. The Vac Seal bags
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Old 01-23-2022, 01:34 PM   #4
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What type of bags and what type of sealer. Chamber or suction? Bags embossed or smooth?
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Vac sealer- suction. Using their bags- smooth on one side. The machine is a flat one. Not one of the uprights
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Old 01-23-2022, 02:55 PM   #7
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If it’s a FoodSaver, it could just be the sealer, They’re kinda junk. I fought seals all the time with mine. I have no doubt chambers are the best, but I don’t have the space nor use mine enough to justify one, so I bought a Anova sealer. I have yet to have a single failed seal even the few times I missed hitting the seal button before juices made it that far up the bag. I always seal rough side up on the bags.
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If food being vac sealed is high in moisture, I will add a folded or rolled paper towel between the food and seal area all the way across to keep any moisture away from the seal area. And wipe that seal area clean inside and out before sealing
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Vac sealer- suction. Using their bags- smooth on one side. The machine is a flat one. Not one of the uprights
Moisten the foam 'sealing ring' with water and see if that helps.

EDIT - Or are you getting suction, but the heat band is not sealing, and you loose vacuum?
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It seals fine. It’s the suction that does not get enough air out
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It seals fine. It’s the suction that does not get enough air out
Okay, then try moistening the sealing gasket with water. Then experiment with the position of the open end of the bag with respect to the little trough. I like to barely tuck the bag into the trough, smooth side of the bag is down.
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The gasket might need replaced. I have taken it out and turned it over for better results.
Squeeze the sides to "puff" it up some.
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If you are getting a good seal but are having problems with it not sinking in the water (due to not getting enough air out), you might want to try adding some weights to the bag. They sell stainless ball bearings specifically for that purpose but my guess is that something like a butter knife might well do the trick if you have one that’s the right size.

I have something similar to this which tends to hold the bags well enough even if there is a little air.

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The gasket might need replaced. I have taken it out and turned it over for better results.
Squeeze the sides to "puff" it up some.
This. I think your gaskets need replaced as well. Worked for me.
Turn it over temporarily until you get new ones.
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