Which Vacuum Sealer is better?
Which Vacuum Sealer is better?
Hi everyone,
In spite I went through this forum and found several posts discussing vacuum sealers but I did not really found an answer for my question: which sealer is better.
I am not going to but a vacuum chamber because I don't do too much of packaging but need a relatively powerful and reliable one and within a price range up to $400.
Currently there are several on market which I am considering and I am asking for your advice here:
1.Weston Pro-2300 Stainless Steel, $366
Pros - thick heating strip and strong suction pressure, reliable seals, Double-piston vacuum pump, Top notch moist food handling, Transparent lid for bag alignment, fan-cooled motor; cord storage
Cons - 1 year of warranty is very short for that kind of kitchen appliance, can`t seal any other containers than bags, does not have roll storage and cutter bar
2.The FoodSaver® GameSaver® Titanium G800 Food Preservation System w/ Bonus Offer, $360
Pros - up to 100 consecutive seals, Extra Wide Sealing Strip for the Strongest Seal, Convenient roll storage and cutter bar, Single Seal or Dual Seal options, dual piston vacuum pump
Cons - 30-day refund policy and a limited lifetime warranty against defects in materials or workmanship, doesn`t have an on/off switch
3.VacMaster PRO 350, $236
Pros - Double-piston vacuum pump, 12" seal bar with two seal wires - makes two seals at once, New 5mm super wide single seal, see through cover lid over the bar, Built-in cooling fan, Roll storage and cutter - store rolls up to 50 feet, Transparent lid
Cons - 1-Year Limited Warranty
They all have a Durable stainless steel body.
I consider this as a relatively long term investment and would like to avoid any potential mistakes. Definitely I know that no one can guarantee that sealer never going to brake but...
In general, Weston Pro-2300 is rated higher and considered a best seller on the market within this price range but I do need your opinion on this if you don't mind because.... You are the best!
Thank you in advance,
In spite I went through this forum and found several posts discussing vacuum sealers but I did not really found an answer for my question: which sealer is better.
I am not going to but a vacuum chamber because I don't do too much of packaging but need a relatively powerful and reliable one and within a price range up to $400.
Currently there are several on market which I am considering and I am asking for your advice here:
1.Weston Pro-2300 Stainless Steel, $366
Pros - thick heating strip and strong suction pressure, reliable seals, Double-piston vacuum pump, Top notch moist food handling, Transparent lid for bag alignment, fan-cooled motor; cord storage
Cons - 1 year of warranty is very short for that kind of kitchen appliance, can`t seal any other containers than bags, does not have roll storage and cutter bar
2.The FoodSaver® GameSaver® Titanium G800 Food Preservation System w/ Bonus Offer, $360
Pros - up to 100 consecutive seals, Extra Wide Sealing Strip for the Strongest Seal, Convenient roll storage and cutter bar, Single Seal or Dual Seal options, dual piston vacuum pump
Cons - 30-day refund policy and a limited lifetime warranty against defects in materials or workmanship, doesn`t have an on/off switch
3.VacMaster PRO 350, $236
Pros - Double-piston vacuum pump, 12" seal bar with two seal wires - makes two seals at once, New 5mm super wide single seal, see through cover lid over the bar, Built-in cooling fan, Roll storage and cutter - store rolls up to 50 feet, Transparent lid
Cons - 1-Year Limited Warranty
They all have a Durable stainless steel body.
I consider this as a relatively long term investment and would like to avoid any potential mistakes. Definitely I know that no one can guarantee that sealer never going to brake but...
In general, Weston Pro-2300 is rated higher and considered a best seller on the market within this price range but I do need your opinion on this if you don't mind because.... You are the best!
Thank you in advance,
After going through many external vacuum sealers I purchased a chamber machine and will never look back. With the MUCH lower cost of bags it gets used a lot more often.
Ary is making a dual machine now that also can seal the long bags for whole loins, ribs ect. at just over what your budget is. Maybe worth looking into.
http://www.webstaurantstore.com/ary-vac ... MA550.html
Ary is making a dual machine now that also can seal the long bags for whole loins, ribs ect. at just over what your budget is. Maybe worth looking into.
http://www.webstaurantstore.com/ary-vac ... MA550.html
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Bob K and Butterbean,
I am more than agree with you on that. After reading multiple reviews on several (less expensive) chamber models I was considering to buy one but chamber`s size....!!! It is huge.
I am still fighting with myself on "YES" or "NO" but there is no way my wife will allow me to keep it on our countertop. I am not planning to use it a lot in nearest future but who knows... what`s going to happen in let say 2-3 years.... OK, whatever I decide to buy - I`ll test it and let you know how it performs. Thank you for your advice!
I am more than agree with you on that. After reading multiple reviews on several (less expensive) chamber models I was considering to buy one but chamber`s size....!!! It is huge.
I am still fighting with myself on "YES" or "NO" but there is no way my wife will allow me to keep it on our countertop. I am not planning to use it a lot in nearest future but who knows... what`s going to happen in let say 2-3 years.... OK, whatever I decide to buy - I`ll test it and let you know how it performs. Thank you for your advice!
If I was going to buy a new machine, that's the one I'd get. Chamber sealers are great.Bob K wrote:After going through many external vacuum sealers I purchased a chamber machine and will never look back. With the MUCH lower cost of bags it gets used a lot more often.
Ary is making a dual machine now that also can seal the long bags for whole loins, ribs ect. at just over what your budget is. Maybe worth looking into.
http://www.webstaurantstore.com/ary-vac ... MA550.html
But, on another note, I use a FoodSaver V825, which I probably got around 2009. I've sealed thousands of items with it, and many of those items are sealed for sous-vide. It's still kickin' to this day. Would I suggest using it to seal a moose? No, but for normal household type use, it's great and not expensive. If you are going to be sealing mass quantities, then yes, definitely look for a heavy duty unit. If not, IMHO they are overkill.
Gentlemen,
Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts with me and giving your advice. In spite my old FoodSaver 2400 series vac sealer is slowly dying, I did not decide just yet which one to buy... Tough task!
Without any questions (even it's over my budget) I would go with a chamber but it's size and weight....a killer! Well... I think I will go with a cheaper FoodSaver machine from Costco for now. Meantime, I will try to prepare (during next 2-4 month) my dear wife for a ..... CHAMBER!!! Who knows - If I will be creative enough my trick will work! Thank you to all again!
Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts with me and giving your advice. In spite my old FoodSaver 2400 series vac sealer is slowly dying, I did not decide just yet which one to buy... Tough task!
Without any questions (even it's over my budget) I would go with a chamber but it's size and weight....a killer! Well... I think I will go with a cheaper FoodSaver machine from Costco for now. Meantime, I will try to prepare (during next 2-4 month) my dear wife for a ..... CHAMBER!!! Who knows - If I will be creative enough my trick will work! Thank you to all again!
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VP545
Just bought a used VP545 chamber vac. To anyone using one what is the largest size piece of meat you've used it on? I am specifically wondering if I can do a bone in full ham. My preference is to EQ cure under vacuum but not sure this will work with this machine. Got a hellofa deal though!