OT - question about foodsaver

odie91

So I finally opened the foodsaver I bought a year ago.  It's the basic model.

I have heard if you get liquid into the suction motor you'll kill it?

I notice there is a drip tray, so I assume some amount of moisture is acceptable to get in there?   I notice the orifice where the air goes into is an elevated part above the drip tray.   So I can let liquid get sucked into the drip tray, and as long as it does not overflow to the point that it gets into the orifice, will my motor be okay?

Thanks for the help

RRP

My model is an old and you clearly described mine as well. That catch basin will only hold a tiny amount of liquid. Since I use my FS to package a variety of soups I make I just pour my soup in the FS bag, close with a bag clip and freeze. The next day I seal with the FS - no liquid problem that way. Now if you are just talking about the normal moisture say on meat before sealing - go ahead that's not enough to worry about.

RRP

And BTW here's my trick for filling FS bags with liquid soup. Just cut the bottom out of a plastic glass to use as a sleeve. That way you can easily keep the bag open and keep the top walls clean while filling. Then fold over, clamp with a bag clip and freeze. Next day seal with FS!

epcotisbest

RRP said:

And BTW here's my trick for filling FS bags with liquid soup. Just cut the bottom out of a plastic glass to use as a sleeve. That way you can easily keep the bag open and keep the top walls clean while filling. Then fold over, clamp with a bag clip and freeze. Next day seal with FS!

That is kinda brilliant. Will remember that one.

RRP

epcotisbest said:

That is kinda brilliant. Will remember that one.

Thanks - here's a funny story from when I first posted that trick many years ago.
A lady doctor liked my idea and rather than use a cheap disposable glass like mine she had someone cut the bottom off a heavy plastic glass using a bandsaw. Well, she kept it in her cupboard and one Christmas her Mother came to visit. Mother grabbed the bottomless glass and poured soda after over the counter! 

blasting

Similar to Ron, I use a funnel and partially freeze the bags.  This is the funnel I use - it's a canning funnel on steroids - it's yuuuge.

https://www.amazon.com/American-Metalcraft-1004-Funnels-Length/dp/B0030OVB6A/ref=sr_1_1?srs=3016858011&ie=UTF8&qid=1498864423&sr=8-1&keywords=funnel

RRP

blasting said:

Similar to Ron, I use a funnel and partially freeze the bags.  This is the funnel I use - it's a canning funnel on steroids - it's yuuuge.

https://www.amazon.com/American-Metalcraft-1004-Funnels-Length/dp/B0030OVB6A/ref=sr_1_1?srs=3016858011&ie=UTF8&qid=1498864423&sr=8-1&keywords=funnel

  cool, but when I go to wash mine, it breaks or I just throw it in the thrash then my effort and loss of a disposable plastic glass isn't a wallet breaker like yours!

blasting

RRP said:

blasting said:

Similar to Ron, I use a funnel and partially freeze the bags.  This is the funnel I use - it's a canning funnel on steroids - it's yuuuge.

https://www.amazon.com/American-Metalcraft-1004-Funnels-Length/dp/B0030OVB6A/ref=sr_1_1?srs=3016858011&ie=UTF8&qid=1498864423&sr=8-1&keywords=funnel

  cool, but when I go to wash mine, it breaks or I just throw it in the thrash then my effort and loss of a disposable plastic glass isn't a wallet breaker like yours!

It's not likely to break, however it does come with the downside of being another large item that needs a place.  Outdoor cooking sure takes a lot of indoor space.

odie91

So my original question was because I've heard you can speed things up by brining with a vacuum.   So the freezer technique won't quiet work....

calracefan

Fold a paper towel and place in the bag to absorb the liquid. The is a limit of course !

RRP

calracefan said:

Fold a paper towel and place in the bag to absorb the liquid. The is a limit of course !

LOL - I hate paper towel pieces in my soup!

RRP

odie91 said:

So my original question was because I've heard you can speed things up by brining with a vacuum.   So the freezer technique won't quiet work....

sorry - you never mentioned that - I have a FS vacuum dish specifically for that brining. Used it maybe twice in 17 years.

calracefan

RRP said:

calracefan said:

Fold a paper towel and place in the bag to absorb the liquid. The is a limit of course !

LOL - I hate paper towel pieces in my soup!

Yeah that wouldn't work with soup ! Lol ! But it works pretty good with meat juices 1

ronw9471

Mine has that brining/marinating feature too, but I've never used it.