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Posted: 7/11/2018 6:46:47 AM EDT

Im thinking of getting a food saver. Any recommendations or ones to stay away from?

Thanks!

Posted: 7/11/2018 8:21:19 AM EDT

[#1]

I had a LEM 1088B, was okay. Got an Avid Armor, can't say enough good things about it.

ETA: Doesn't hurt they have a guy with a suppressor on their website. I just used the pulse function to seal meatballs without smushing them so I could sous-vide them right now

Avid Armor Vacuum Sealer System A100 Stainless Construction, Clear View Lid, Commercial Double Piston Pump Heavy Duty 12" Wide Seal Bar Built in Cooling Fan Includes 30 Pre-Cut Bags and Accessory Hose

HEAVY-DUTY VACUUM SEALER SYSTEM - Field and Home processing tested & approved! Tested quality for use in restaurants, industrial, by outdoors-men & women, professional & home processing and sous vide vaccume cooking. Avid Armor A100 features stainless steel construction, a 12" wide seal bar and built-in cooling fan
STARTER & MAINTENANCE KIT INCLUDED: A100 package includes vacuum accessory hose, 30 pre-cut vacuum seal bag samples - 10 each size Pint, Quart and Gallon. Maintenance kit includes replacement vacuum chamber gaskets, seal wire and teflon seal tape
USE PULSE FUNCTION TO PREVENT CRUSHING FOODS - Package your delicate food like breads, fruits and cheese not requiring a full tight vacuum seal

Posted: 7/11/2018 8:59:06 AM EDT

[#2]

if you are thinking about long term storage, you might consider using the canning jar adapter and seal staples in 1 qt large mouth pressure canning jars... they store in their original shipping containers under a bed

Posted: 7/11/2018 11:20:20 AM EDT

[#3]

It is $10 cheaper on Avid Armor's site. Not sure about free shipping though.

Posted: 7/11/2018 5:06:27 PM EDT

[#4]

Ok. Thanks for the recommendations. I’ll take a look at it.

Posted: 7/12/2018 12:13:51 AM EDT

[#5]

Avid has an outlet section with the sealers for $169 with all accessories, 1 year warranty and free shipping

https://avidarmor.com/open-box-avid-armor-vacuum-sealer-model-a100-excellent-certified/

ETA - coupon A100 for $20 off the regular priced sealer, so $219 w/free delivery

Posted: 7/12/2018 2:14:14 PM EDT

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Avid has an outlet section with the sealers for $169 with all accessories, 1 year warranty and free shipping

https://avidarmor.com/open-box-avid-armor-vacuum-sealer-model-a100-excellent-certified/

ETA - coupon A100 for $20 off the regular priced sealer, so $219 w/free delivery

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Nice! Thanks for the code!

Posted: 7/12/2018 3:47:52 PM EDT

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Do these have issues with sealing when wet? I had what was a higher end Food Saver years back, and with most stuff, the juices would prevent the bag from sealing. It was free to me and I gave it away.

Posted: 7/12/2018 4:40:19 PM EDT

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Do these have issues with sealing when wet? I had what was a higher end Food Saver years back, and with most stuff, the juices would prevent the bag from sealing. It was free to me and I gave it away.

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Reading through the manual (p.5) it says to use the pulse function for items with high liquid content:
"When packaging liquid rich items, you can use this function to prevent liquid from being drawn into the vacuum sealer"

I havent got mine in yet so I dont know how well it deals with wet conditions but I can post a follow up later.

Posted: 7/12/2018 6:11:59 PM EDT

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Do these have issues with sealing when wet? I had what was a higher end Food Saver years back, and with most stuff, the juices would prevent the bag from sealing. It was free to me and I gave it away.

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Not in my experience with the Avid. Sometimes I hold too long and it sucks up some liquid but the heat and press from the seal bar goes right through it every time. I use their bags too fwiw.

I've submerged for sous-vide almost everything I've sealed with it and never had anything leak into the water bath.

Posted: 7/13/2018 9:44:52 AM EDT

[#10]

Thanks again. Got one ordered this morning.

Posted: 7/13/2018 7:24:46 PM EDT

[#11]

I don't have one personally, as I have no need for one, but I always thought that Weston was the 'gold standard' for ARF?

Weston vacuum sealers...

Chris

Posted: 7/15/2018 3:27:24 PM EDT

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Do these have issues with sealing when wet? I had what was a higher end Food Saver years back, and with most stuff, the juices would prevent the bag from sealing. It was free to me and I gave it away.

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For 'wet' foods, I usually put them in the bag, then put the unsealed bag in the freezer to solidify, and then vacuum seal it. Haven't had any problems that way.

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