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Posted: 11/18/2023 10:23:12 PM EST
Title says most of it . Too many bad reviews for food saver type products and they need special bags . I want vac I can use for sous vide , and freezing portions for 1 - 2 people out of family packs type deals from the grocer . No whole briskets , hams ,or roasts would be involved . Thanks you for your experience with what I am looking for . Budget would be around maybe $750 or less . Thank you in advance .
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Posted: 11/18/2023 10:35:27 PM EST
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I bought this one a few months back:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Y47MKD8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Works much better than the kind that suck out the air, can easily seal meat sauce, chili, soup, stew , etc. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 11/18/2023 10:52:52 PM EST
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https://www.meatyourmaker.com/preserve/food-sealer/vacuum-sealers/chamber-vacuum-sealer-with-oil-less-pump/1165894.html#start=1
This one is oil-less which some like. And is on sale. |
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Posted: 11/18/2023 11:24:53 PM EST
[Last Edit: OregonShooter]
[#3]
Meateater pimps this one:
https://store.themeateater.com/products/65-0501-W.html?lang=en_US  Attached File |
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Posted: 11/18/2023 11:29:45 PM EST
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I have a vacmaster vp215.
Will last your lifetime. You’re going to need up the budget a little though. |
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Posted: 11/18/2023 11:32:24 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MarkNH: I bought this one a few months back: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Y47MKD8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Works much better than the kind that suck out the air, can easily seal meat sauce, chili, soup, stew , etc. Oh , I like that one . Thanks. |
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OK, USA
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Posted: 11/18/2023 11:42:15 PM EST
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What are these doing exactly? Someone explain it to me like I'm 9. Please and thank you.
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IN, USA
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Posted: 11/19/2023 12:00:40 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LifeObservations: What are these doing exactly? Someone explain it to me like I'm 9. Please and thank you. You put the entire bag into a vacuum chamber with the heat sealing strip holding the open end of the bag. Close it and the vacuum removes all the air from the chamber. Because the air is being removed both from inside and outside the bag at the same time liquids are not sucked out of the bag. After vacuum is applied and the bag is sealed air is let back into the chamber and the bag squishes down tightly around the food be it solid or liquid. This all means the seal area isn't fouled by liquids, you can vac seal liquids and they stay in the bag, and you don't need the special bags with the vacuum channels/ridges, smooth bags (significantly cheaper) work well. |
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Posted: 11/19/2023 12:07:38 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By OregonShooter: Meateater pimps this one: https://store.themeateater.com/products/65-0501-W.html?lang=en_US https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/76/weston_JPG-3032626.JPG I have a Weston pro 2300, in two years now I've had to replace the electrical heat bar twice. My next will be a chamber vacuum. |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 11/19/2023 12:22:56 AM EST
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I have the Avid Armour GS53 with an oil pump. It has paid for its self many times over!
Homemade bone broth, sealed without fluid in seal. Chili, sealed in pre portioned size. Fresh caught fish, not worried about moisture ruining my seal! I buy burger on sale, package in 1 pound packages. Press flat after sealing and they freeze fast and defrost faster when needed. The consistent size helps with freezer organizing Wait for sales and can get near your price range. I can but 1000 bags for what Costco charges for a box of the rolled vacuum sealer bags |
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Posted: 11/19/2023 12:53:20 AM EST
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This is a great unit. I use it a lot and it keeps goin
https://avidarmor.com/avid-armor-ultra-series-usvx-chamber-vacuum-sealer-system/ |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 11/19/2023 1:17:38 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By trojman: This is a great unit. I use it a lot and it keeps goin https://avidarmor.com/avid-armor-ultra-series-usvx-chamber-vacuum-sealer-system/ Avid Armour makes great products |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 11/19/2023 1:23:42 AM EST
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I have both, traditional vacuum sealer with ridged bags and the Avid Armour chamber vac. I haven’t used my traditional vacuum sealer since the Avid arrived
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Posted: 11/19/2023 1:25:09 AM EST
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LEM vac max pro. You're welcome.
Don't cut corners and buy a vacuum sealer. Go straight to a chamber vac. You know how a vacuum sealer sucks all the juices into the workings of your machine. Chamber vac doesn't do that. You can seal water if you want. We use ours for both food and ammo. |
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Posted: 11/19/2023 5:34:29 AM EST
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Originally Posted By 4q2: Title says most of it . Too many bad reviews for food saver type products and they need special bags . I want vac I can use for sous vide , and freezing portions for 1 - 2 people out of family packs type deals from the grocer . No whole briskets , hams ,or roasts would be involved . Thanks you for your experience with what I am looking for . Budget would be around maybe $750 or less . Thank you in advance . Weston or Cabelas. Same machine. 15”. Mine has been good for 15+ years. |
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Posted: 11/19/2023 2:08:04 PM EST
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Following
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Posted: 11/19/2023 2:12:32 PM EST
[#16]
I got the avid armor a couple years ago.
It works great. You should get one. |
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Posted: 11/19/2023 2:15:08 PM EST
[#17]
I just got the Anova chamber vac. Bigger would have been nice but the price was right.
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Posted: 11/19/2023 2:17:59 PM EST
[Last Edit: woodsman556]
[#18]
My Foodsaver is still going strong after 10 years. Don't see a need to buy anything more expensive.
I buy the vacuum seal rolls off of Amazon. Cut to length and seal one end before putting food in. Cheap and easy. |
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Posted: 11/19/2023 2:22:47 PM EST
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Had a Foodsaver Gamesaver titanium going on six years now. It’s been flawless. We run all kinds of bags with it, no issues.
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CA, USA
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Posted: 11/19/2023 2:25:16 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ohiogators: I have a vacmaster vp215. Will last your lifetime. You’re going to need up the budget a little though. I have the VP230 and I agree, this will last a lifetime. I have gone through 4 or so of the home Food saver types and this is by far the way to go. I also got a separate sealer bar to make bags from rolls of regular food saver bags and to be able to cut the non vented types of bags down so as not to waste as much space in the freezer or the bags themselves. If you have ever cut and sealed bags with a Foodsaver you know after a few the light starts blinking as you have over heated the seal bar and can't do anything until it cools down, not with this thing, it just asks for more bags to seal and it does a double seal which never fails unlike the small Foodsaver units. 
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VA, USA
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Posted: 11/19/2023 2:36:52 PM EST
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Costco has a Lem or Vacmaster for $600 IIRC. I keep hoping to catch it on sale or clearance. I think is it online order only but free delivery to home or store. YMMV
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Posted: 11/19/2023 3:12:46 PM EST
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I've got an Avid Armor USV32 I picked up just over a year ago. They had a couple units on open box sale and I got one.
I've used it a decent amount, not heavy. A couple months ago, when it was still under 1 year warranty, I noticed it started not pulling as hard a vacuum. Saw my sous vide bags looked a little loose and were sometimes floating. A burst of work kept me busy from digging into it and getting in touch with them until just after my warranty was up. After troubleshooting it with them, they determined there was an issue with the pump. At first they wanted me to send it back on my dime but when I was able to show (through some conversation with a friend that has the same unit) the problems started before the warranty was up, they agreed to repair it under warranty. They still have it. It's been about 2 weeks. They said to expect 2-3 weeks turnaround. When it worked, it worked excellently and did a much better job than my old Food Saver and, their customer service was helpful and responsive but, I'd be lying if I said the pump issue has given me a slight doubt about them. Then again, it was an open box sale item, and even though it looked new, who knows. |
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Posted: 11/19/2023 6:40:32 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By waawaaweenie: I have the VP230 and I agree, this will last a lifetime. I have gone through 4 or so of the home Food saver types and this is by far the way to go. I also got a separate sealer bar to make bags from rolls of regular food saver bags and to be able to cut the non vented types of bags down so as not to waste as much space in the freezer or the bags themselves. If you have ever cut and sealed bags with a Foodsaver you know after a few the light starts blinking as you have over heated the seal bar and can't do anything until it cools down, not with this thing, it just asks for more bags to seal and it does a double seal which never fails unlike the small Foodsaver units. https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61tLFAVx32L._AC_SL1500_.jpg Does that thing even vacuum? |
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Posted: 11/19/2023 10:45:49 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ZW17: Does that thing even vacuum? No, that is just a sealer bar. I have a similar one (impulse sealer) that came with my freeze dryer. |
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Posted: 11/20/2023 10:22:39 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By woodsman556: My Foodsaver is still going strong after 10 years. Don't see a need to buy anything more expensive. I buy the vacuum seal rolls off of Amazon. Cut to length and seal one end before putting food in. Cheap and easy. Using a Foodsaver too. Been using it since 2002. Mom was using it since 1998. We buy the quart and gallon bags off Amazon. Not a vacuum chamber but it’s been doing good for us. |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 11/20/2023 10:39:46 PM EST
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Another vote for the vp203 .
I am tired of expensive chinese junk that self implodes with monotonous regularity . |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 11/20/2023 10:47:41 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SilentSam: Costco has a Lem or Vacmaster for $600 IIRC. I keep hoping to catch it on sale or clearance. I think is it online order only but free delivery to home or store. YMMV SS This - the Costco Lem is the way to go and within your budget. Believe I paid around $600 for mine and it's been great. |
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Posted: 11/20/2023 10:48:06 PM EST
[Last Edit: WDEagle]
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Not a chamber sealer but I like this one.
Nesco Deluxe Food VS-12 Vacuum Sealer, 130 Watts, Kit Bags & Viewing Lid, Compact, Silver Previous Thread #1 Previous Thread #2 |
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Posted: 11/21/2023 5:54:18 PM EST
[#29]
Thanks for the replies everyone .
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Posted: 11/26/2023 12:46:53 PM EST
[#30]
Dual weilding vacuum sealers worked great again, but it's one dies I'm upgrading.
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