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OT** Vacuum sealer recommendations**OT
BGEChicago
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Hi guys,
After buying cheap crappy vacuum sealers I'd like to know if anyone has a review of this one:
It's a Weston Pro-3000, it's $499.00. It pulls 28 HG, so it sucks real hard
We typically buy good products (BGE, Vitamix, etc.) and expect them to last. The problem I have found with the "automatic sealers" is the sensor that switches from vacuum to seal always starts to seal before the bag is devoid of air. Any thought would be greatly appreciated.
After buying cheap crappy vacuum sealers I'd like to know if anyone has a review of this one:
It's a Weston Pro-3000, it's $499.00. It pulls 28 HG, so it sucks real hard
We typically buy good products (BGE, Vitamix, etc.) and expect them to last. The problem I have found with the "automatic sealers" is the sensor that switches from vacuum to seal always starts to seal before the bag is devoid of air. Any thought would be greatly appreciated. Chicago, IL BGE XL BGE Mini Webber Charcoal / Elmhurst, IL
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Here is a link from a couple weeks ago.
I have the Vac Master, very similar. The suction pressure is adjustable. It will crush an aluminum can flat.
https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1216603/ot-ot-vacuum-sealer-help-ot-ot/p1
Thank you,DarianGalveston Texas -
I really like my LEM. A lot better than my past food savers.Dyersburg, TN
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Technically atmospheric pressure crushes the canPhoto Egg said:Here is a link from a couple weeks ago.
I have the Vac Master, very similar. The suction pressure is adjustable. It will crush an aluminum can flat.
https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1216603/ot-ot-vacuum-sealer-help-ot-ot/p1 Looks like a solid machine @Photo Egg Visalia, Ca @lkapigian -
Ha Ha, but what created the atmospheric pressurelkapigian said:
Technically atmospheric pressure crushes the canPhoto Egg said:Here is a link from a couple weeks ago.
I have the Vac Master, very similar. The suction pressure is adjustable. It will crush an aluminum can flat.
https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1216603/ot-ot-vacuum-sealer-help-ot-ot/p1 Looks like a solid machine @Photo EggThank you,DarianGalveston Texas -
I have basically the same machine. Mine has an auto or manual seal function. On dry items, I’ll run auto. On wet items I run manual. Works great. One day I’ll graduate to a dome
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Vacmaster pro 350Good suction machine. Chamber machines are better for wet stuff but much pricier .
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I agree with @sctdg, if your gonna spend 500, spend a few hundred more and get a chamber sealer, less waste in the bagging process as well.Pratt, KS
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BGEChicago said:Hi guys,
After buying cheap crappy vacuum sealers I'd like to know if anyone has a review of this one:
It's a Weston Pro-3000, it's $499.00. It pulls 28 HG, so it sucks real hard We typically buy good products (BGE, Vitamix, etc.) and expect them to last. The problem I have found with the "automatic sealers" is the sensor that switches from vacuum to seal always starts to seal before the bag is devoid of air. Any thought would be greatly appreciated. this is what I use . Vacmaster pro350 on left . Vacmaster VP120 chamber sealer on right . They get used an average of two to three times a day.
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Started out with food savers when they first came out . Went through a few and decided on something stronger . Bought the PRO350 a while back and not long after that for the sous vide and wet leftovers thing got the VP120 chamber sealer . Got tired of the paper towel in the bag to stop fluid from going into sealer . My chamber sealer is now the go to machine of the two . 350 is used a lot with Ball jars for storing coffee beans after roasting and when I don't want to squash a product when I'm sealing . Suction sealer gives more control as to how much you are evacuating from bag.
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Thanks to all of you for your advice and thoughts, here is what I settled on:
Chicago, IL BGE XL BGE Mini Webber Charcoal / Elmhurst, IL -
Nice, love to hear your review when you get itBGEChicago said:Thanks to all of you for your advice and thoughts, here is what I settled on:Visalia, Ca @lkapigian -
I have a cart just like this sitting there. I am strong. I am strong.BGEChicago said:Thanks to all of you for your advice and thoughts, here is what I settled on: -
Do it Do it Do itpgprescott said:
I have a cart just like this sitting there. I am strong. I am strong.BGEChicago said:Thanks to all of you for your advice and thoughts, here is what I settled on:Visalia, Ca @lkapigian -
Open your browser up and leave the cart visible, start drinking and occasionally look at your cart..... by 9:00 you will have bought it... Then you wake up in the morning (slight hangover) and check your inbox to discover what you did the night before... Not that I"VE EVER done that before... Booze is so hard on the wallet!Chicago, IL BGE XL BGE Mini Webber Charcoal / Elmhurst, IL
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Looks like you decided on a different unit, but I have this one and it works great.BGEChicago said:Hi guys,
After buying cheap crappy vacuum sealers I'd like to know if anyone has a review of this one:
It's a Weston Pro-3000, it's $499.00. It pulls 28 HG, so it sucks real hard We typically buy good products (BGE, Vitamix, etc.) and expect them to last. The problem I have found with the "automatic sealers" is the sensor that switches from vacuum to seal always starts to seal before the bag is devoid of air. Any thought would be greatly appreciated. If we ever forget that we are One Nation Under God, then we will be a nation gone under.
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Yeah got to thinking, a 12" bar is plenty wide enough. The widest thing I seal is a brisket flat for pastrami or a pork belly for bacon, plus I have a case of 12" bags, no need to buy more bags, I think I did enough damage for one night
Chicago, IL BGE XL BGE Mini Webber Charcoal / Elmhurst, IL
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