Vaccum sealer food saver

ArnieTex · Oct 14, 2014

Been looking at a new food saver for a while now and ready to pull the trigger, wonder if some of you guys use one of that brand, dont really want to spend more than $150.00 ish at this time, all the ones listed on their sire pretty much read the same, the company does not explain the differences from models or why they are described the same yet one is more costly. Was looking at the FS V4800 tody at Sams, seemed like a good deal from what I was looking at on Amazon ect. Any help appreciated.

FatCoyote · Oct 14, 2014

This is the one I use. Its been great. I have gone through two models just like it in about 6-7yrs (features that is).

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I just got my second one a couple days ago. The best part is you can stop the vacuum at any point very easily and seal away. This makes it nice for liquids or the like. It comes with a couple roles to get you started and can use any brand.

Good luck. I hope this helps.

Sidewinder · Oct 21, 2014

I got a Foodsaver V3485 a couple years ago and it's been good for me. $119 and you can look for coupons etc to save a bit as well.

Comes with a couple attachments (which I rarely use) All in all a good machine for the price I think.

THoey1963 · Oct 21, 2014

I got the following and it works great.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/15777782?...45462952&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=78310735352&veh=sem

Chrome Dome · Oct 22, 2014

I have had a couple different Foodsaver vacuum sealers for personal use. I bought one at Costco (a larger version) a few months ago and sealed 2 cases of ribs at an event a couple weeks ago without problems. I'm traveling at the moment, but I think the one on this link is what I currently have:

http://smile.amazon.com/FoodSaver-S...4780&sr=1-10&keywords=foodsaver+vacuum+sealer

The real test will be Thursday night when I attempt to vacuum seal 50 racks of spareribs for an event on Friday. I'll try to remember to let you know how it holds up, and confirm the model.

timzcardz · Oct 22, 2014

Got this one at Costco several years ago, and has worked great for me.

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/FoodSaver-V3835-Vacuum-Sealing-System/dp/B001E42R8O/ref=sr_1_18?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1413979834&sr=1-18&keywords=food+saver"]Amazon.com: FoodSaver V3835 Vacuum Sealing System: Vacuum Sealers: Kitchen & Dining@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41ihIrB1a2L.@@AMEPARAM@@41ihIrB1a2L[/ame]

It's just a bit over your $150 budget.

kurtsara · Oct 22, 2014

Chrome Dome said:
I have had a couple different Foodsaver vacuum sealers for personal use. I bought one at Costco (a larger version) a few months ago and sealed 2 cases of ribs at an event a couple weeks ago without problems. I'm traveling at the moment, but I think the one on this link is what I currently have:

http://smile.amazon.com/FoodSaver-S...4780&sr=1-10&keywords=foodsaver+vacuum+sealer

The real test will be Thursday night when I attempt to vacuum seal 50 racks of spareribs for an event on Friday. I'll try to remember to let you know how it holds up, and confirm the model.

I thought you had to use a commercial vacum sealer to do food for sale?

Chrome Dome · Oct 28, 2014

kurtsara said:
I thought you had to use a commercial vacum sealer to do food for sale?

I'd imagine you are correct. However, I run a 501(c)(3) organization in Virginia that does BBQ fundraisers to help other 501(c)(3)s raise money. Virginia amended the health code last year to exempt nonprofits like firehouses and churches. Also, we are basically overcooking just before the event and packaging the food in vacuum sealed bags instead of wrapping it in foil, still within the 4 hours time frame of dropping below the 135 mark.

robbq · Nov 2, 2014

I have had a Foodsaver for a few years, and I love it. It's a great machine. Their bags and rolls are really expensive, so I buy a no-name brand on eBay for a lot less.

rexster314 · Nov 2, 2014

To answer the question about the V4800. I have the same version and really like it. It has a self contained retractable vacuum hose for the canisters/marinators, has a marinade cycle that works pretty good, and space for a roll of bag material. It does take about 2-3 inches more material when making a bag because of where the sealer wire is located and because it sucks the material into the sealer. Not a deal breaker, I buy my rolls of material off eBay at very good prices. It's been a good solid sealer, had it for about a year, back in the summer (still under warranty) I made the mistake of filling one of the snail canisters too full of liquid and it sucked the liquid into the pump. I contacted Foodsaver and they sent me a new one.

KCKamado · Nov 6, 2014

FWIW, we bought this one using one of BB&B's omnipresent coupons and have been pleased with it.

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/sto...cuum-sealing-system/3246039?Keyword=foodsaver

gangsterpig · Nov 8, 2014

i use the food save V2200 2240. they are both excellent 60 bucks only issue is no cutter, requires scissors.

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