We have a Weston pro 2300. We have had it for 6 or 7 years and we use it a lot. It has been a good machine.
Let’s talk vacuum sealers please
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foodvacbags.com is the place to buy bags. Under $.20 per bag. I don't think they charge for shipping. They never have in the past. I have pint, quart and gallon. Quart size gets used 90% of the time. Gallon are huge. I like bags over rolls. Saves time and not wearing out heat strip sealing both ends like rolls. BUT- when I run out of bags, which will be a while. I'm switching to a chamber vac!
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Thanks for the foodvacbags info!
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There are a lot of hidden variables that the some manufacturers will not list in the specs of their units, do your research!
For example: Foodsaver brand will not show you the wattage of the vacuum motors or the vacuum rating of the motors!
You want the highest watt motor and naturally a vacuum pump rating of 24/25 inhg or higher. Pay attention to the heat strip specs as well, 2mm vs 5-6mm on some brands and whether or not it has a cooling fan. The fan allows you to seal unlimited bags without the unit over heating....reason I am looking for a new unit as well! Aggravating to have to stop and let the strip cool before you can continue to package your product.
As mentioned the chamber sealers will be cheaper to operate (bags cheaper-wider range of operation) but cost more up front.
For example: Foodsaver brand will not show you the wattage of the vacuum motors or the vacuum rating of the motors!
You want the highest watt motor and naturally a vacuum pump rating of 24/25 inhg or higher. Pay attention to the heat strip specs as well, 2mm vs 5-6mm on some brands and whether or not it has a cooling fan. The fan allows you to seal unlimited bags without the unit over heating....reason I am looking for a new unit as well! Aggravating to have to stop and let the strip cool before you can continue to package your product.
As mentioned the chamber sealers will be cheaper to operate (bags cheaper-wider range of operation) but cost more up front.
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JCDEERMAN
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Good deal! Do you approve of those bags? They are at a great price
X-Tennessean
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Thats the same sealer I have been looking at! Glad to hear your review. You get it off Amazon also?
Need to research those bags. I have been using LEM Maxvac rolls and super pleased with them but they are a little pricey.
7mm08
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I got both sealer and bags from Amazon. I was hoping Cabela's had it but they didn't. Really pleased.
I can't wait to LIGHT IT UP on a bunch of redfish/ trout and maybe next year a deer. I buy meat in bulk and vacuum seal meal size servings and even use the frozen 1# packs of hamburger as extra "ice packs" when we travel to the beach. In an RTIC they stay solid for the 7 hr trip.
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Yes I do. They are a good thick mil........ I think that is how they are measured.
I have been using vacmaster bags for years, really like them. Couple of years ago I got the 8in and 11in rolls 50% off. So I got plenty. Yes it does take some more work cutting and sealing, but the deal I couldn't pass up. the rolls or bags are microwave and boil in safe also
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I have had the Weston stainless 2300 for 8 years. This year I replaced the teflon the first time. We process about 10 deer a year among family as well as other bulk purchased meats. I buy precut bags in bulk as well as rolls that I can custom size. I do like that with the 15" width and rolls I can vacuum an entire shoulder and lower leg as a unit. On some does, we can do the entire ham (for doing sausage or jerky later). I would purchase another Weston without hesitation.
lol is there a descent one to do fish that doesnt cost 500 bucks.
Safari Hunt
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I use a Ziplock bag and a soda straw. Close the "zipper" with just enough room for the straw. Exhale and then take a deep breath to draw out the air in the bag. Quickly pull out the straw and close the bag...all in one swoop. It works. Or put the fish in water and freeze them. Unless you are doing like John Harris with a lot of venison. Have a party and invite the family to help.
Never had too much to need a vacuum sealer. Good to have if needed.
Never had too much to need a vacuum sealer. Good to have if needed.
Safari Hunt
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This is waaay off topic. We found a Kroger in Pearl, MS. Try their house brand of honey peanut butter! Have WW but Kroger is in Chattanooga.
7mm08
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Once you go VAC, you never go BACK!
Fish is so much better vacuum sealed than frozen in water IMO
7mm08
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Agree with on Kroger house HONEY PB
Own the same machine for at least 10 years. Had to replace the seal once and that was it. Great machine, would buy one again. I love being able to buy a roll of the wide bag material and vac seal pretty much anything.
Food Savers? After owning three I have the right to call them a total piece of crap. They use to much bag, and when they seal the portion of the bag they seal is very small.
I just ordered a LEM vacmax 500. Will be giving my Vacmaster 260 pro to my daughter. Went with the LEM longer warrantee had great reviews couldnt find the Vacmaster or Weston that I wanted.
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Trick I use on fish is to flash freeze them for a bit on a cookie sheet. Getting rid of the moisture seems to do wonders with my Foodsaver vacuum sealer.
