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Austin Egghead
Austin Egghead Posts: 3,966
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The orginal Food Savor, bought from the infomercial, is finally giving up the ghost. DIL gave me a FS Space Saver from Costco and it was a pile o' .... Done my internet homework. Not sure i which to buy..... Very open to suggestions.
Large, small and mini now Egging in Rowlett Tx
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  • Griffin
    Griffin Posts: 8,200
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    Gee...I wish I could help @Austin_Egghead Seems like everytime one of mine gives up the ghost, there's a coupon code going around the forums and I just get whatever one it applies to. Not even sure what model I have even though I used it last night. :(

    Rowlett, Texas

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  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
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    I bought this one from Costco and it has worked great, it is my first sealer.

                                                                
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    Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
    Green Man Group 
    Johns Creek, Georgia
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  • bettysnephew
    bettysnephew Posts: 1,189
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    I have had decent luck with my Gamesaver Silver and I see they now advertize a platinum version. Be sure to price the kits as I recieved a bunch of bags and several accessories for 1 cent less than the price of the Gamesaver alone.
    A poor widows son.
    See der Rabbits, Iowa
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  • anton
    anton Posts: 1,813
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    I'm using a Foodsaver V3440, still works great after 5 years.
     Using a MBGE,woo/w stone,livin' in  Hayward California," The Heart Of The Bay "
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  • Mross
    Mross Posts: 338
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    If you do any Sous Vide or like to vacuum seal anything wet look into a chamber vacuum sealer. I got this one and love it. You can vacuum pack soup with these.
     
    Duncan, SC
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  • SeahawksEGGHead
    SeahawksEGGHead Posts: 289
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    SWMBO is getting me a FS 4880 from Costco for Christmas.  This is definitely gonna help when I smoked up 15 lbs of bacon.

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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    We are on our first. The one at Costco. Works fine if dry and give a second between bags
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • sumoconnell
    sumoconnell Posts: 1,932
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    JRWhitee said:
    I bought this one from Costco and it has worked great, it is my first sealer.
    That's the one I have too, no complaints.  I vacuum sealed SWMBOs car keys, put them back in her purse.  She loves jokes like that..
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    Austin, Texas.  I'm the guy holding a beer.
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  • yogi84
    yogi84 Posts: 189
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    i have this one.... it works really well http://myvacmaster.com/vacmaster/876305.php?logo=y

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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    Joan, I read of too many Foodsavers failing so when I got tired of my really cheapo seal a meal, I moved up to the Weston Pro2300. Same as the one from Cabela's. No complaints, except the price. If I were to do it again, I'd probably just buy a Foodsaver and hope for the best. 

    The chamber vacs suck better and use dirt cheap bags, but are too expensive for me. Steven has one.

     

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    Forgot to mention, the thing is HUGE. And heavy. Will seal 15" bags as I recall. It's about 18" wide. If you have a place for it, fine. But I don't think you'll want to have to put it away every time you use it.

    Also, it has no provision for sealing canisters or the like. Just vac bags.

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • piney
    piney Posts: 1,478
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    I'm with Carolina Q, I to bought a Weston 2300, I got tired of the disposable Foodsaver, the Weston is heavy but it does a wonderful job. I would buy again.
    Lenoir, N.C.
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  • nolan8v
    nolan8v Posts: 400
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    Has anyone noticed if a chamber vacuum sealer changes the texture of the various meats (such as chicken being a bit mushy, etc.)?
    "You can live in any city in America, but New Orleans is the only city that lives in you."
    Chris Rose 

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  • Little Steven
    Little Steven Posts: 28,817
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    Joan,

    Vacmaster 215.Nuff said

    Steve 

    Caledon, ON

     

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  • Little Steven
    Little Steven Posts: 28,817
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    nolan8v said:
    Has anyone noticed if a chamber vacuum sealer changes the texture of the various meats (such as chicken being a bit mushy, etc.)?
    They do seal with higher negative pressure (oxymoron?) and i can see that being true. Butchers use them though.

    Steve 

    Caledon, ON

     

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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 11,528
    edited November 2014
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    Little Steven said:
    Joan,

    Vacmaster 215.Nuff said
    Hey Steve, did you trade in your 112/115 for the 215?
    canuckland
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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 11,528
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    nolan8v said:
    Has anyone noticed if a chamber vacuum sealer changes the texture of the various meats (such as chicken being a bit mushy, etc.)?
    (my apology for thread jacking, Joan)

    I'm still experimenting with my recently purchased vp215.  It's probably true if the vacuum is too strong, I should keep that in mind.

    What's nice with most, if not all, chamber sealers is you get a visual of the vacuum gauge and don't let it 'over' vacuum.  Here's a good example:


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    canuckland
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  • travisstrick
    travisstrick Posts: 5,002
    edited November 2014
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    I have the camo gamesaver model. The bronze I think. It's a champ. Highly recommend
    Be careful, man! I've got a beverage here.
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  • baychilla
    baychilla Posts: 387
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    Mross said:
    If you do any Sous Vide or like to vacuum seal anything wet look into a chamber vacuum sealer. I got this one and love it. You can vacuum pack soup with these.
     
    Do they make them in a smaller and under $600 variety?  The smallest I saw was the one on the sous vide supreme website.
    Near San Francisco in California
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  • Dave in Florida
    Dave in Florida Posts: 1,157
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    My wife got me this one last year for Christmas.  Works greatimage
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    Welcome to the Swamp.....GO GATORS!!!!
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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 11,528
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    @baychilla - I doubt they can make it much smaller, chamber sealer needs the hefty mass to withstand the pressure, you don't want the vacuum chamber to collapse ;))

    The same vp112 that you see at Sous Vide Supreme website for $799 is currently on sale at Webstaurantstore for $519, also free shipping:
    The bags for chamber sealer are also way cheaper because they don't need special channels to draw out air.

    canuckland
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  • logchief
    logchief Posts: 1,415
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    All i can say is I've had my Food Saver 3860 my bride bought me for Christmas 2 years ago and it has performed stellar at anything I've wanted to do. 
    LBGE - I like the hot stuff.  The big dry San Joaquin Valley, Clovis, CA 
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  • bboulier
    bboulier Posts: 558
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    I have had the Foodsaver 3880 for several years.  Have used it a lot and have had no problems. If I were buying new today, I would probably get the Gamesaver.  I recommend using Weston bags.  They are cheaper than Foodsaver bags and work  great with Foodsavers.
    Weber Kettle, Weber Genesis Silver B, Medium Egg, KJ Classic (Black)
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  • 4Runner
    4Runner Posts: 2,948
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    Love my VM Pro 305.
    Joe - I'm a reformed gasser-holic aka 4Runner Columbia, SC Wonderful BGE Resource Site: http://www.nakedwhiz.com/ceramicfaq.htm and http://www.nibblemethis.com/  and http://playingwithfireandsmoke.blogspot.com/2006/02/recipes.html
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  • kthacher
    kthacher Posts: 155
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    JRWhitee said:
    I bought this one from Costco and it has worked great, it is my first sealer.

    Me too. I was considering more expensive models, and am glad I went with this product. It is also my first sealer, so I can't compare it to other models. I have used it for bacon, roasts, chicken parts, sausage, steaks, and tomatoes at least and it has been flawless. Including long curing of pork belly prior to smoking.
    Winnipeg, Canada
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