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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:37:29 PM EDT
Looking at Avid Armor and Anova so far.
Any others I should consider? I freeze a lot of chicken, fish, beef, pork, sausage, home-cured salamis, etc.. Looking for the biggest chamber I can find without going off the rails on price. Please share your experiences/pros/cons with these or any other brands/models. Anova - $350 - 12" x 8.6" x 3" chamber Avid Armor Ultra USV32 - $600 - 11.5” x 12” x 3.5” chamber Avid Armor Ultra USVX - $410 - 10.5” x 10.5” x 3.5” chamber Avid Armor Ultra USV20 - $350 - 12.25” x 8.5” x 3” chamber Avid Armor Ultra ONE - $275 - 10.5” x 10” x 2.25” chamber |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:40:06 PM EDT
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I have one. It works really well, but expensive. Buy the biggest one you can afford or plan on cutting everything up into smaller portions. Ours needs to be bigger.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:42:01 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Jeffru]
[#2]
I have a VacMaster VP 215
Picked another one up yesterday on Facebook Marketplace for $300. One of my bosses has an Avid he has no complaints |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:45:18 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TexRdnec]
[#3]
best bang for your buck there is, right here
https://www.ebay.com/itm/185755887414?epid=6063492276&itmmeta=01HW3RM2XBP46W3AGFTY07F9SW&hash=item2b3fe9e736:g:tcEAAOSwILtj13NZ&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA0HbPawTb6jVha8fGwtQ2S6IT%2FKW2T60rmvLYECJArRteEphj%2FeDHyQpwGbbbW%2FWaykrp4r1kIcNsqYcBQaG9bFuUvCNz27EBNl2%2F9PIBLurSfACpRqwv3axjHvrLlkfojaqWF7BMDin4nP94YwBAhRygBLZIyTDHx3egNIFKchBpYMESR6tOQ3TrA%2Fl%2F88o5tk5pbMaXKeZWhG%2FkscNeEQQgy4Mo8TkySjgkaU9ysKMbSKmYmYcu7FpQhZX0pV7x46QsF5zFcMz%2BAUa6HF0zGNg%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_Cu0PjgYw i own that one and an avid armor usv32 as well the avid armor is moveable so i use it at my house and the vevor is a big fucker so it lives next to my freeze drier if i compare them just vacuum sealing to vacuum sealing the vevor is better all the way around 
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:45:29 PM EDT
[#4]
Bought a max vac from Costco. Hard to beat their return policy.
https://www.costco.com/maxvac-pro-chamber-vacuum-sealer-.product.100536866.html?COSTID=iosapp_deeplink_24.4.1&TRACKING=NO&sh=true&nf=true |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:49:56 PM EDT
[#5]
VacMaster master race checking in. Ours gets a shit ton of use.
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Posted: 4/22/2024 10:24:08 PM EDT
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It looks like some use an oil-filled pump and some are oil-free. Pros & cons of each?
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Posted: 4/22/2024 10:33:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By flcracker: It looks like some use an oil-filled pump and some are oil-free. Pros & cons of each? oil pumps require oil changes but should last longer than oilless |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 10:36:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Handydave: Bought a max vac from Costco. Hard to beat their return policy. https://www.costco.com/maxvac-pro-chamber-vacuum-sealer-.product.100536866.html?COSTID=iosapp_deeplink_24.4.1&TRACKING=NO&sh=true&nf=true I've had this one as well for around 3 yrs. Seal everything from steak to fresh blueberries. Works well. |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 10:37:59 PM EDT
[Last Edit: manchu39]
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I’m dipping a toe with this one. Just got it so can’t speak on it yet, but reviews seem legit. I believe it’s $329 after register.
Vevor |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 10:38:45 PM EDT
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I have a VacMaster VP95...haven't used it yet....
 I know the others probably work a tad better but this one I had more options of where to put it due to weight. It is still kinda heavy for it size but not quite as bad as some of the others. I am single so not storing meals for a family either. |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 10:38:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By manchu39: I’m dipping a toe with this one. Just got it so can’t speak on it yet, but reviews seem legit. I believe it’s $329 after register. Vevor $288 at my ebay link above |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 10:40:08 PM EDT
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God damn it arfcom....
I'm in, but can someone tell me why this is better than my foodsaver? |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 10:40:36 PM EDT
[Last Edit: manchu39]
[#13]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TexRdnec: $288 at my ebay link above Shit I wish I had that link last week. TY for sharing will pass along 
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Posted: 4/22/2024 10:43:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By nsw8148: God damn it arfcom.... I'm in, but can someone tell me why this is better than my foodsaver? being able to seal liquid and mylar are the big ones |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 10:45:18 PM EDT
[#15]
i actually had a thread about these things that's already gone to archive but here it is for those of you chamber vac curious...
https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/you-may-not-know-it-but-you-need-a-chamber-vacuum-sealer/5-2700641/ |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 10:45:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By nsw8148: God damn it arfcom.... I'm in, but can someone tell me why this is better than my foodsaver? I don’t own one, yet. From what I have read it’s all around better than yours or mine foodsaver. |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 4/22/2024 10:49:17 PM EDT
[Last Edit: piciphant]
[#17]
cool
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Posted: 4/22/2024 10:51:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By nsw8148: God damn it arfcom.... I'm in, but can someone tell me why this is better than my foodsaver? Chamber sealers apply vacuum inside and out of the package, so atmospheric pressure doesn't try to pre-seal the package. Food saver bags have internal ridges to fight this, but makes sealing wet products a pain. Plus, the bags are cheaper for chamber machines. Some even offer the ability to make your own bags. |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 10:51:52 PM EDT
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@TexRdnec
Where'd you get that bag? |
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USA
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Posted: 4/22/2024 10:53:38 PM EDT
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JVR Vac100
This is their consumer model. Great design, so changing the oil is super easy. Really works with liquids. Have only had for 4 months, but this thing is a phenomenal. That being said, I’m very much a buy once cry once person. This model weighs 52 Lbs. If you want to go commercial mode, check out their Vac110 model. Weighs in at 85 Lbs., and will likely handle everything you could ever throw at it. |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 10:56:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jos51700: @TexRdnec Where'd you get that bag? all my mylar is packfreshusa and that'd be a quart size https://packfreshusa.com/quart-7-mil-seal-top-premium-gusset-mylar-bags-and-oxygen-absorbers/ |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 10:58:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jos51700: Chamber sealers apply vacuum inside and out of the package, so atmospheric pressure doesn't try to pre-seal the package. Food saver bags have internal ridges to fight this, but makes sealing wet products a pain. Plus, the bags are cheaper for chamber machines. Some even offer the ability to make your own bags. I need to watch some videos on these because I just sealed some up tonight so if this solves my problems, it's the perfect timing for an impulse purchase. 
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Posted: 4/22/2024 11:00:22 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Scoobysmak]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By nsw8148: God damn it arfcom.... I'm in, but can someone tell me why this is better than my foodsaver? Chamber vacuum sealers can do stuff like soups and other liquids 87 million times better than a food saver, probably with the liquid straw option. Gives you way more options on marinating stuff and other storage needs. ETA...beat |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 11:01:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By nsw8148: I make a lot of pulled pork during the summer and vacuum seal leftovers to freeze and reheat in the bag. It's really great and juicy reheated but holy shit is it irritating to vacuum seal it with all the juices that always end up getting everywhere. I need to watch some videos on these because I just sealed some up tonight so if this solves my problems, it's the perfect timing for an impulse purchase. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By nsw8148: Originally Posted By jos51700: Chamber sealers apply vacuum inside and out of the package, so atmospheric pressure doesn't try to pre-seal the package. Food saver bags have internal ridges to fight this, but makes sealing wet products a pain. Plus, the bags are cheaper for chamber machines. Some even offer the ability to make your own bags. I need to watch some videos on these because I just sealed some up tonight so if this solves my problems, it's the perfect timing for an impulse purchase. just go ahead and buy one now, then spend time on youtube while you wait for it you'll throw fucking rocks at your foodsaver afterwards |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 11:05:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By nsw8148: God damn it arfcom.... I'm in, but can someone tell me why this is better than my foodsaver? The chamber sealer removes the air from the entire chamber down to an almost perfect vacuum while the bag is sitting there open. Then it seals the bag and lets air back in to the chamber. There is no air in the bag, so it just slams around the food all at once because there is no air in the bag, but it's already sealed so there's nowhere for liquid to go. It does this without having to suck the air out of just the bag, so if there's liquid in there, it stays in place. It's also a lot closer to a perfect zero oxygen environment than you're ever going to get by sucking the air out through a tube. It'll last longer in the freezer with less chance of freezer burn. I've got some ground beef in my freezer right now that is three years old and looks like it's fresh while it's frozen solid. Zero oxidation on it. I have this one: https://www.meatyourmaker.com/preserve/food-sealer/vacuum-sealers/chamber-vacuum-sealer/1117075.html#start=1 |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 11:07:19 PM EDT
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I have the Avid Armor USV20.
If I were to do it again I would get the USV32 for the slightly larger chamber. Most of the time the USV20 is fine, especially since I freeze food in 2 person portions. But occasionally a couple of extra inches to work with would be nice (Insert That's what she said joke). |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 11:30:45 PM EDT
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Will the chamber sealers seal mylar bags? My Foodsaver does not do that well.
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Posted: 4/22/2024 11:37:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bajagringo: Will the chamber sealers seal mylar bags? My Foodsaver does not do that well. Check the specifics for a model before buying but it should. I have to adjust the seal time depending on the thickness of the mylar but the Avid Armor's seal mylar fine.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 11:50:43 PM EDT
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OP what ever you get make sure it can use commercial bags, it opens a whole new world of stuff that the home sealers can't touch...We bought 2 used commercial sealers that both needed the lids welded because they cracked..they were on a fish processor and they finally replaced them..we paid 500 for the pair delivered, welded the cracks up, replaced about a 100 bucks worth of seals and have 2 nice commercial sealers..Good commercial sealers also will give you control of vacuum levels, heat levels and sealing times so you can always have good seals regardless of use cycle and bag chosen....Ours are dual chamber sealers which basically means you have 2 sealers in 1...You can get similar commercial sealers in all sorts of sizes and shapes, including counter top versions...
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Posted: 4/23/2024 12:22:30 AM EDT
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A bit off topic here, I did ask in the survival forum.
When storing frozen butter, to avoid freezer smell absorption. Is it best to use vacuum sealed bags or mylar bags? |
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Posted: 4/23/2024 6:23:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TexRdnec: i actually had a thread about these things that's already gone to archive but here it is for those of you chamber vac curious... https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/you-may-not-know-it-but-you-need-a-chamber-vacuum-sealer/5-2700641/ Thank you! I knew that it existed but I couldn't find it. |
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Posted: 4/23/2024 8:43:16 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bajagringo: A bit off topic here, I did ask in the survival forum. When storing frozen butter, to avoid freezer smell absorption. Is it best to use vacuum sealed bags or mylar bags? mylar bags are better all the way around but i'd think it'd be overkill for that |
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OK, USA
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Posted: 4/23/2024 9:21:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TexRdnec: best bang for your buck there is, right here https://www.ebay.com/itm/185755887414?epid=6063492276&itmmeta=01HW3RM2XBP46W3AGFTY07F9SW&hash=item2b3fe9e736:g:tcEAAOSwILtj13NZ&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA0HbPawTb6jVha8fGwtQ2S6IT%2FKW2T60rmvLYECJArRteEphj%2FeDHyQpwGbbbW%2FWaykrp4r1kIcNsqYcBQaG9bFuUvCNz27EBNl2%2F9PIBLurSfACpRqwv3axjHvrLlkfojaqWF7BMDin4nP94YwBAhRygBLZIyTDHx3egNIFKchBpYMESR6tOQ3TrA%2Fl%2F88o5tk5pbMaXKeZWhG%2FkscNeEQQgy4Mo8TkySjgkaU9ysKMbSKmYmYcu7FpQhZX0pV7x46QsF5zFcMz%2BAUa6HF0zGNg%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_Cu0PjgYw i own that one and an avid armor usv32 as well the avid armor is moveable so i use it at my house and the vevor is a big fucker so it lives next to my freeze drier if i compare them just vacuum sealing to vacuum sealing the vevor is better all the way around https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/30587/IMG_5955-3117553.jpg Would you go with it over these I've found local? Debating on ordering it, or buying one of these.Theres a vacmaster VP112S ($150), a Wevac CV12 for $400, or a vacpack C13F which has the oil pump at $425 all on marketplace local to me. We have a lot of lefteovers so I think I can get my moneys worth out of it. |
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Posted: 4/23/2024 9:36:44 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TexRdnec]
[#34]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bigfugly: Would you go with it over these I've found local? Debating on ordering it, or buying one of these.Theres a vacmaster VP112S ($150), a Wevac CV12 for $400, or a vacpack C13F which has the oil pump at $425 all on marketplace local to me. We have a lot of lefteovers so I think I can get my moneys worth out of it. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bigfugly: Originally Posted By TexRdnec: best bang for your buck there is, right here https://www.ebay.com/itm/185755887414?epid=6063492276&itmmeta=01HW3RM2XBP46W3AGFTY07F9SW&hash=item2b3fe9e736:g:tcEAAOSwILtj13NZ&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA0HbPawTb6jVha8fGwtQ2S6IT%2FKW2T60rmvLYECJArRteEphj%2FeDHyQpwGbbbW%2FWaykrp4r1kIcNsqYcBQaG9bFuUvCNz27EBNl2%2F9PIBLurSfACpRqwv3axjHvrLlkfojaqWF7BMDin4nP94YwBAhRygBLZIyTDHx3egNIFKchBpYMESR6tOQ3TrA%2Fl%2F88o5tk5pbMaXKeZWhG%2FkscNeEQQgy4Mo8TkySjgkaU9ysKMbSKmYmYcu7FpQhZX0pV7x46QsF5zFcMz%2BAUa6HF0zGNg%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_Cu0PjgYw i own that one and an avid armor usv32 as well the avid armor is moveable so i use it at my house and the vevor is a big fucker so it lives next to my freeze drier if i compare them just vacuum sealing to vacuum sealing the vevor is better all the way around https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/30587/IMG_5955-3117553.jpg Would you go with it over these I've found local? Debating on ordering it, or buying one of these.Theres a vacmaster VP112S ($150), a Wevac CV12 for $400, or a vacpack C13F which has the oil pump at $425 all on marketplace local to me. We have a lot of lefteovers so I think I can get my moneys worth out of it. vacmaster is king, if you can pick up a good used one cheap you should for what they cost new the vevor is a clear winner ETA: just looked up what that was, vevor all the way |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 5:59:59 PM EDT
[#35]
sale on the little vevor
 
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Posted: 4/27/2024 6:06:52 PM EDT
[#36]
I have the Avid Armor USVX. It seals really well.
We did 120lb of chicken breast the other day with it. Only thing we had to do was let it cool down for 10 min about every 40 lbs. |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 7:37:33 PM EDT
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I have a Vacmaster VP545. We use it all the time. We can seal a whole turkey. 6, 2 # bags of hamburger at a time. We only use 3 and 4 mil bags. They cost between 2.4 cents to 7 cents a piece. We buy them in boxes of a thousand.
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Posted: 4/27/2024 7:40:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Blasternank: Do you think that model would fit a gallon sized mylar gusset bag? No issues with sealing the 7mm thick bags? Thanks Yes it would and it seals Mylar with no problem |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 7:57:36 PM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryI have determined that it’s cheaper to go to a titty bar than read Arfcom threads. Ordered, thanks for the heads up. |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 8:12:22 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bajagringo: I have determined that it’s cheaper to go to a titty bar than read Arfcom threads. Ordered, thanks for the heads up. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bajagringo: I have determined that it’s cheaper to go to a titty bar than read Arfcom threads. Ordered, thanks for the heads up. Maybe so but there’s a much lower chance of picking up any STDs so you’ve got that going for you |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 8:25:05 PM EDT
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Other than less air(oxygen) in the bag. Is there any advantage to vacuum sealing freeze dried foods in Mylar with O2 absorber?
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Posted: 4/27/2024 8:29:48 PM EDT
[#43]
I have the anova. I wish it was bigger.
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Posted: 4/27/2024 8:56:58 PM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bajagringo: Other than less air(oxygen) in the bag. Is there any advantage to vacuum sealing freeze dried foods in Mylar with O2 absorber? i see no advantage at all, more disadvantage when i tried to combine the two i just got mylar bags that got smaller and smaller until they looked like they were wadded up if you're using a big enough oxygen absorber then all that's left is mostly nitrogen which helps preserve the food chamber vacuums are awesome but for freeze dried shit i see zero reason to use them |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 9:11:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TexRdnec: i see no advantage at all, more disadvantage when i tried to combine the two i just got mylar bags that got smaller and smaller until they looked like they were wadded up if you're using a big enough oxygen absorber then all that's left is mostly nitrogen which helps preserve the food chamber vacuums are awesome but for freeze dried shit i see zero reason to use them Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TexRdnec: Originally Posted By bajagringo: Other than less air(oxygen) in the bag. Is there any advantage to vacuum sealing freeze dried foods in Mylar with O2 absorber? i see no advantage at all, more disadvantage when i tried to combine the two i just got mylar bags that got smaller and smaller until they looked like they were wadded up if you're using a big enough oxygen absorber then all that's left is mostly nitrogen which helps preserve the food chamber vacuums are awesome but for freeze dried shit i see zero reason to use them That was my thought. Never hurts to ask for advice. Thanks |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 9:26:42 PM EDT
[Last Edit: FG24U]
[#46]
I’ve had the Avid Armor USV32 for several years. I’ve processed/packaged a few deer in an evening, packaged daily servings of like 15# of bacon and put it through some work. No regrets whatsoever.
I use it a lot more than I thought I would. |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 9:34:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Handydave: Bought a max vac from Costco. Hard to beat their return policy. https://www.costco.com/maxvac-pro-chamber-vacuum-sealer-.product.100536866.html?COSTID=iosapp_deeplink_24.4.1&TRACKING=NO&sh=true&nf=true Came to post this. I’ve had mine for several years. It’s awesome. No issues. |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 9:34:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryThanks.
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Posted: 4/27/2024 9:38:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By nsw8148: I make a lot of pulled pork during the summer and vacuum seal leftovers to freeze and reheat in the bag. It's really great and juicy reheated but holy shit is it irritating to vacuum seal it with all the juices that always end up getting everywhere. I need to watch some videos on these because I just sealed some up tonight so if this solves my problems, it's the perfect timing for an impulse purchase. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By nsw8148: Originally Posted By jos51700: Chamber sealers apply vacuum inside and out of the package, so atmospheric pressure doesn't try to pre-seal the package. Food saver bags have internal ridges to fight this, but makes sealing wet products a pain. Plus, the bags are cheaper for chamber machines. Some even offer the ability to make your own bags. I need to watch some videos on these because I just sealed some up tonight so if this solves my problems, it's the perfect timing for an impulse purchase. |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 9:39:49 PM EDT
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This place cost me money
 But on the brightside I now have my mothers day gift picked out
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