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Foodsaver 5860 Recommendations/Suggestions/Comments

dldawes1
dldawes1 Posts: 2,208
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I'm ready to bite the bullet. 

Is there a reason to buy a different model?

Thanks,

Donnie

Donnie Dawes - RNNL8 BBQ - Carrollton, KY  

TWIN XLBGEs, 1-Beautiful wife, 1 XS Yorkie

I'm keeping serious from now on...no more joking around from me...Meatheads !! 


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  • saluki2007
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
    I pulled the trigger on the 4800 model during prime day.  Been happy with it so far.  Went with that model bc it was on sale.
    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,174
    I have an automatic food saver and I don’t like it. You don’t have the same level of control that the flat manual version has. 
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  • jtcBoynton
    jtcBoynton Posts: 2,814
    A couple of things to consider.

    Are the vacuum motors different in any of the FoodSaver models?  I have never seen FoodSaver make any claims that different models provide different amounts of vacuum or durability.

    The all in one, automatic versions models are larger and need to stay on your counter. The basic models fit nicely in a kitchen drawer - convenient but not taking up precious counter space.

    The fancy models have some extra features.  More complex - more things to break.  Consider if you will really use the extra features.
    Southeast Florida - LBGE
    In cooking, often we implement steps for which we have no explanations other than ‘that’s what everybody else does’ or ‘that’s what I have been told.’  Dare to think for yourself.
     
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  • jabam
    jabam Posts: 1,829
    Do the new food savers work without pulling out the juices? I have a very old food saver, and I either have to freeze what I’m sealing first or put paper towel on top of food to absorb the juices that the vacuum pulls out. 
    Central Valley CA     One large egg One chocolate lab "Halle" two chiuahuas "Skittles and PeeWee"
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  • saluki2007
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
    jabam said:
    Do the new food savers work without pulling out the juices? I have a very old food saver, and I either have to freeze what I’m sealing first or put paper towel on top of food to absorb the juices that the vacuum pulls out. 
    Can't speak for all of them, but the one I bought has a drip tray and senses the amount of liquid it's pulling out.
    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    jabam said:
    Do the new food savers work without pulling out the juices? I have a very old food saver, and I either have to freeze what I’m sealing first or put paper towel on top of food to absorb the juices that the vacuum pulls out. 
    There is a "pulse" system on the food savers we use for packaging food with marinades, bourbon slushies, etc. Works very well.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,549
    edited July 2018
    I have the 5200, was gifted to me works great no issues....now that I have one, if you plan on doing a lot of sealing, want to seal liquid , or you Sous Vide, get a chamber sealer
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • dldawes1
    dldawes1 Posts: 2,208
    Thanks for the feedback.

    Most of the features mentioned are on this model.
    And....complication due to so many could be a problem....I'm a simple KY redneck !!!

    Thanks again to my mentors and peers,

    DD

    Donnie Dawes - RNNL8 BBQ - Carrollton, KY  

    TWIN XLBGEs, 1-Beautiful wife, 1 XS Yorkie

    I'm keeping serious from now on...no more joking around from me...Meatheads !! 


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