Vacuum Sealer Bags

[MuddyMike]

Originally Posted by tagyak

can you guys please specify which model of foodsaver that you own.

i have been looking for one but have been hesitant to purchase one. i would like to know from those who have the basic model, would you recommend it or would you rather have gotten the higher end one?

i am concerned on whether the added features on the higher end ones are worth added cost, i.e. soft food sensor and faster vacuum.

tim

Foodsaver V3425 - I think it was about $139. There was another one at Wallmart for $99. I got the automatic, while the other one was manual. (both had vacuums)

When you stuff the end of the bag in, it senses it and automatically starts the suction and sealer. If you're using a roll and not a bag, then you press the button for seal only, and then put the end in, so it will seal one end without the vacuum.

I got the auto because I was afraid I would wish I had if I got the manual, but honestly after using it, I don't think it's a big deal either way. I'm happy with the purchase, but I probably would have been happy with the manual one as well.

[bubblehide]

The key, or success of the vacuum sealers, is getting all the air out of the bag. They generally have little ridges, x patterns.... to assist in getting the all the air out. But if you wanted to you could always use a ziplock bag, but you may need to but a thin short piece of a plastic coffee stirrer in, positioned just right so all the air is sucked out, during the sealing process, it will just melt in, and become a part of the seal.

[Lets_Fish]

I have the V2222 & like the results. BTW I got two for $52

[tagyak]

Originally Posted by MuddyMike

Foodsaver V3425 - I think it was about $139. There was another one at Wallmart for $99. I got the automatic, while the other one was manual. (both had vacuums)

When you stuff the end of the bag in, it senses it and automatically starts the suction and sealer. If you're using a roll and not a bag, then you press the button for seal only, and then put the end in, so it will seal one end without the vacuum.

I got the auto because I was afraid I would wish I had if I got the manual, but honestly after using it, I don't think it's a big deal either way. I'm happy with the purchase, but I probably would have been happy with the manual one as well.

thanks for the feedback. i especially can appreciate the wanting the auto thinking that i may have buyers remorse later. i guess the manufactures know this too...