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Chamber vacuum sealer
Posted on 10/28/26 at 7:50 am
Posted on 10/28/26 at 7:50 am
I purchased a Vevor chamber vacuum sealer about a year and a half ago. It was crazy cheap for what I got, but with that I knew eventually I would run into longevity issues. Well, that day came sooner than anticipated. The unit seems to be pulling the proper vacuum (based on the meter), but when the cycle is complete, the bag doesn't "skrunch" enough. Small pockets of air remain in the sealed bag. My vacuum pump oil was slightly low, so I added some, but the problem persisted. A generic google search didn't really come up with anything. Has anyone fooled around with these machines? Some internet postings even said it could be the bags......but that seems unlikely. Looking for any direction.
I do not use the machine very often, but I do enough to want one. In the event I can't get it working again, what do I do? The name brand models are close to a grand. I picked this one up for right at two fitty. Youtubers swear by the model I purchased. Sealing hundreds of items with no issues. Maybe I just got bad luck with this particular model. Opinions welcome.
I do not use the machine very often, but I do enough to want one. In the event I can't get it working again, what do I do? The name brand models are close to a grand. I picked this one up for right at two fitty. Youtubers swear by the model I purchased. Sealing hundreds of items with no issues. Maybe I just got bad luck with this particular model. Opinions welcome.
Posted on 10/28/26 at 8:24 am to sosaysmorvant
I just got one as well. Make sure your vacuum time is 40 seconds or longer. Or whatever that first number is on your setting Also the bags are definitely an issue with mine. The non textures bags that came with it work well. I had some textured on one side bags and they didn’t work well. But for
Mine if I placed the non textured side down on the sealing strip they worked
Mine if I placed the non textured side down on the sealing strip they worked
This post was edited on 10/28/26 at 8:25 am
Posted on 10/28/26 at 8:39 am to sosaysmorvant
Did you try changing the seal liner? My dad has had several over the years. He would buy a new one when the old one went out. Someone told him to buy the seal liners and try it out and now he has 4 working chamber vacuum sealers. 
Posted on 10/28/26 at 12:41 pm to sosaysmorvant
Are you getting to a full vacuum before sealing? IOW is your vacuum gauge needle all the way against the stop at the end of the scale?
Posted on 10/28/26 at 12:47 pm to CootKilla
Is he trying to sell one?
Posted on 10/28/26 at 12:50 pm to sosaysmorvant
Do not use the textured bags with the ridges. Has to be the smooth bags.
I have a different brand but my most common setting is 60 seconds for the charge and 6 seconds to seal. Longer for liquids.
I have a different brand but my most common setting is 60 seconds for the charge and 6 seconds to seal. Longer for liquids.
Posted on 10/28/26 at 1:10 pm to RemyLeBeau
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re you getting to a full vacuum before sealing? IOW is your vacuum gauge needle all the way against the stop at the end of the scale?
Yes. By all indications, the vacuum pump seems to be working. Gauge goes all the way in the green......but after the seal and wait time, when the cycle is finished, they still have some air left in the bag. It's like it got worse over time. Yesterday, it was enough to say "something is definitely wrong". Then I tried an apple and it had significant air in the bag. Each cycle, the vacuum gauge read it was good. Just when the lid opens and everything shrinks, there's some air still left in the bag.
Will try to clean the seal around the lid tonight.
Posted on 10/28/26 at 1:13 pm to Mister Bigfish
My bags are not textured. They are very close to the same bags as was provided......maybe slightly thicker. But I've been using the amazon clear bags for a while without issue. That's why I don't believe it's the bags. Very little info online that I can find with troubleshooting. I thought there would be some info or videos seeing how popular the units are (due to price point).
Posted on 10/28/26 at 3:06 pm to Mac
That fricker won't even let me borrow one. He says come over here and do it.
Posted on 10/28/26 at 8:52 pm to sosaysmorvant
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Yes. By all indications, the vacuum pump seems to be working. Gauge goes all the way in the green......but after the seal and wait time, when the cycle is finished, they still have some air left in the bag. It's like it got worse over time. Yesterday, it was enough to say "something is definitely wrong". Then I tried an apple and it had significant air in the bag. Each cycle, the vacuum gauge read it was good. Just when the lid opens and everything shrinks, there's some air still left in the bag.
Will try to clean the seal around the lid tonight.
I know if I stop the cycle a bit short, it will have a little air and not be sucked in tight.
Maybe try again and keep firm pressure down on the lid until it is finished vacuuming and sealing and see if that makes a difference
Posted on 10/29/26 at 6:27 am to sosaysmorvant
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Will try to clean the seal around the lid tonight.
I dint have one. But if i were having a vacuum issue, and pump was working, the seals would be the absolute starting point. And a textured bag seems it could provide a place for air escape
Posted on 10/30/26 at 8:56 pm to sosaysmorvant
Best value home use Avid Amour is a great chamber vac. Always go bigger than you think you need.
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