Food Sealer Recommended

[calldoctoday]

johnsbrewhouse Thanks, I really appreciate that.

[Larry Tumblin]

dawg I have a weston 2300 will not seal on its own have to use manual seal button and dosent seem to seal as well. Any ideals what might be problem. Thanks

[dawg]

Larry Tumblin
It’s been a couple years since I had one of ours apart, but if it’s running and running and doesn’t ever switch to seal, or isn’t vacuumed enough after manually pushing the seal button, look for a vacuum leak that is not allowing the sensor to trip or the vacuum sensor itself.
Make sure your foam pieces and heating elements are in good working order also.

[Spidey]

wills.michaelf I went thru 2 vacuum sealers and bought a VacMaster VP215 about 5 years ago and there is zero buyers remorse. Bags are cheaper and the only maintenance is the oil change in the pump.

[Denny O]

My first vac machine I maybe bought 15 years ago was the cheapest FoodSaver GameSaver. It worked but I had to wait on it to cool off when I was in deer mode.

I wanted a bigger machine that would work “Continuously” and the FoodSaver GameSaver 8000 fit the description and was available @ BPS, Kwel! Points earned and price match at a brick and mortar store, I brought it home with little out of pocket expense! 16" bar continuous use was the advertisement! That’s what I Want! MSR was @ $400.

Worked for 2 years, still in warranty and failed! Not made anymore, no repair locations. FS GS did not make a 16" bar machine, FS GS did not make a “Continuous” mode machine. WTH??? I got screwed by FS!

The other machine I was considering at the time was Vacmaster. I bought a Pro 380, 16" bar and nearly a continuous mode, I do have to wait approx 30 sec between sealing mode. I found that out the hard way. Sent it back and was repaired under warranty. During that week of repair, I ran across the same machine that I bought for parts from a widow. Brand spanking new presteen Vacmaster Pro 380!

So relax just a touch and a very good machine with a very good service center will last a Very long time! Vacmaster Pro360 is there machine now for a bag sealer.

I’m sure Waltons has a great bag style machine as well.

[Denny O]

I purchase 8"x 50 ft or 11"x50 ft rolls of 3.5 mil delivered at $10/roll and change.

[Larry Tumblin]

Ordered a new Vacmaster215 should be here today.

[johnsbrewhouse]

Larry Tumblin You’ll be very happy with that choice. I have the same one, it does a great job everytime. It is heavy, so don’t plan on moving it often. Mines on a stainless table with wheels.

[glen]

Larry Tumblin Can’t go wrong with Vacmaster

[calldoctoday]

Has anyone ever compared the Weston Pro2600 or 3000 to the Vac Master Pro260? Any thoughts? It seems like the Weston is much heavier & has a stronger motor when doing the calculations, but not sure as everything does not seem straight up & across the board on the available comparisons. I have not seen a lot of difference between the Weston 2600 & 3000, other than the 3000 says digital & the 2600 says manual. With regard to SIMPLE, HIGH QUALITY, I have had better luck with older manual, analog equipment vs newer digital. I find analog easier to use, etc. too, even though most all the advertisers say digital is easier & better.