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Title: Vacuum Sealers
Post by: Hilltop123 on February 28, 2018, 05:45:00 PM: Ok, our Cabelas vac sealer is dying a slow death. Getting time for a upgrade, I found that replacement parts for the one we have are no longer available, in the future that will be a consideration. Whats everyone's though. Go cheap and replace more often, or spend the money?
Title: Re: Vacuum Sealers
Post by: Crunchy on February 28, 2018, 05:52:48 PM: I spent the big bucks on a chamber sealer. Best money spent. Thing is a MACHINE.
Title: Re: Vacuum Sealers
Post by: KFhunter on February 28, 2018, 05:53:52 PM: cry once.....
Title: Re: Vacuum Sealers
Post by: Hilltop123 on February 28, 2018, 05:54:57 PM: Quote from: Crunchy on February 28, 2018, 05:52:48 PM
I spent the big bucks on a chamber sealer. Best money spent. Thing is a MACHINE.
How are the prices for the bags? The chamber sealer, did get my attention.
Title: Re: Vacuum Sealers
Post by: Crunchy on February 28, 2018, 05:57:03 PM: I think I paid about 70 bucks for a 1,000 4 mil 8X12 bags. I purchased the Vacmaster VP215 for about 750ish.
Title: Re: Vacuum Sealers
Post by: Hilltop123 on February 28, 2018, 06:04:01 PM: Quote from: Crunchy on February 28, 2018, 05:57:03 PM
I think I paid about 70 bucks for a 1,000 4 mil 8X12 bags. I purchased the Vacmaster VP215 for about 750ish.
Is this the unit Cabelas sell? They had one in that price range.
Title: Re: Vacuum Sealers
Post by: Crunchy on February 28, 2018, 06:09:17 PM: this is where I got mine

https://www.webstaurantstore.com/ary-vacmaster-vp215-chamber-vacuum-packaging-machine-with-10-1-4-seal-bar/120VMASVP215.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIoej3r4XK2QIVDHd-Ch2rpQF2EAAYASAAEgILN_D_BwE
Title: Re: Vacuum Sealers
Post by: Antlershed on February 28, 2018, 08:54:20 PM: Quote from: Crunchy on February 28, 2018, 06:09:17 PM
this is where I got mine

https://www.webstaurantstore.com/ary-vacmaster-vp215-chamber-vacuum-packaging-machine-with-10-1-4-seal-bar/120VMASVP215.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIoej3r4XK2QIVDHd-Ch2rpQF2EAAYASAAEgILN_D_BwE
:yeah:
Title: Re: Vacuum Sealers
Post by: crazywednesday on February 28, 2018, 10:34:09 PM: I agree with the above statements. I loved my old vacuum packer. I actually bought one of the first ones back when it was an as seen on tv only buy. A couple years ago I bought a 215 and have not looked back. It will do circles around non chamber types. The added bonus is that it can do damn near any plastic bag; old vaccu bags, ziplock bags, non mylar bags. These things are super adjustable.

Justin
Title: Re: Vacuum Sealers
Post by: Reidus on February 28, 2018, 10:47:37 PM: Quote from: Crunchy on February 28, 2018, 05:57:03 PM
I think I paid about 70 bucks for a 1,000 4 mil 8X12 bags. I purchased the Vacmaster VP215 for about 750ish.

:yeah: same here! I use mine all the time. leftovers, chili, sous vide..etc.
Title: Re: Vacuum Sealers
Post by: yakimanoob on April 02, 2018, 11:33:17 PM: I've got a foodsaver 11" and used it to package my elk this past year for freezing. It's nice. I like being able to pull meat from the freezer and throw it in water to thaw.

But honestly, I could live without it. I haven't found it to be substantially better than saran wrap and freezer paper for meat, and freezer ziplocks for anything else.

There's my 2¢ anyway.
Title: Re: Vacuum Sealers
Post by: Alpine Mojo on May 29, 2018, 05:43:12 PM: I've been using a Foodsaver for years. From vacuum packing fish and game to DIY backpacking meals it is arguably the best piece of gear I have.
Title: Re: Vacuum Sealers
Post by: NRA4LIFE on June 03, 2018, 11:38:18 AM: I've had a 215 now for 5+ years. The bag savings have easily paid for it by now. But I vacuum seal everything. I also buy the bags in lots of 1000. They are a small fraction of the price of pleated bags for non-chamber sealers. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Another huge cost savings is in bulk spices. I seal them in small quantities, just enough to use over a couple months or so.