I have already done the FoodSaver/Tilia experience and will not buy those products again. Please, let us skip the commentary on those non-serviceable hunks of junk. Currently, I am looking at the
Cabela’s CG-15, or either the Weston Pro
2300 or
2100. I believe they are made by the same manufacturer, and are very similar. The 2300 and 2100 only differ in that the 2300 is stainless and the 2100 is appliance white. At one time all units were serviced by the same company Pragotrade/Weston Supply. I believe Cabela’s now provides parts support for their own model. The commonly replaced items though, like heating element and seals are the same, and can be purchased from either source.
If you have any first hand experience with these or any other low end, “commercial grade” units, please chime in. I am only interested in units for which all service parts are available.
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