- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Vacuum Sealer Recommendations
Posted on 1/4/18 at 6:11 am
Posted on 1/4/18 at 6:11 am
I usually borrow my dad's but I was looking at getting my own. His is not going through the whole seal cycle and he doesn't want to get it fixed. I have a 50 dollar gift card for academy so I am eyeballing this one: Gamesaver
however, if there is a good deal on an off brand elsewhere I do not mind because the card will get used on fishing or hunting gear.
however, if there is a good deal on an off brand elsewhere I do not mind because the card will get used on fishing or hunting gear.
8
Posted on 1/4/18 at 6:45 am to celltech1981
Posted on 1/4/18 at 6:54 am to hogdaddy
quote:
This is the one I use.
FoodSaver V2244 LINK
I received that one for Christmas. Used it 2 days ago on some Sac-au-lait. Worked well.
Posted on 1/4/18 at 7:14 am to hogdaddy
sweet, thanks. I might give that one a shot
Posted on 1/4/18 at 7:26 am to hogdaddy
quote:
This is the one I use.
FoodSaver V2244 LINK
I use this one as well
Posted on 1/4/18 at 7:29 am to celltech1981
I have the one you linked. It works fine. Sometimes I have to push down on the top to get a good vacuum but other than that for the price it's been great.
Posted on 1/4/18 at 8:39 am to jgthunt
Go with foodsaver brand if possible
Posted on 1/4/18 at 8:41 am to celltech1981
If you are planning on using it for game where you will be doing a lot at one time DO NOT get a Food Saver 4400. I purchased one about a month ago because it was more expensive then the game savers and I figured it would be better. I used it for the first time a week ago making about 30 lbs. of wild hog sausages. After 5 packages it shut down. Called Food Saver customer service. They said the 4400 is not made to do over 5 packages without having to wait about 15 minutes for it to cool down. I waited 1 hour and still not worked. I sent it back for a replacement.
Posted on 1/4/18 at 8:43 am to celltech1981
Got some cabelas cards? The cabelas "commercial" processing equipment is a very good value. It's costs more than $50 but for the occasional user who takes care of his stuff it will last a long time and works well.
Qualification: I worked at a meat processing place for several years. The cabelas stuff has many of the same design features as the decades old true commercial equipment we were using.
Qualification: I worked at a meat processing place for several years. The cabelas stuff has many of the same design features as the decades old true commercial equipment we were using.
Posted on 1/4/18 at 8:49 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
quote:
cabelas
I bought a Cabelas vaccum sealer a few years back. Its been great. Check the "bargain bin" occasionally. I think I bought mine for around $80.
Cabelas
This is the model I have and it has done well for household use and fish.
This post was edited on 1/4/18 at 9:34 am
Posted on 1/4/18 at 9:12 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
I have 50 bucks worth of cabelas cards as well. hell yeah
Posted on 1/4/18 at 9:15 am to celltech1981
I think they're a good bit more than $50 so you'll need to decide if it's really worth the extra money to you or not. probably more like $200
A good rule of thumb with processing equipment is heavier = better. Not to say the light duty shite is bad. If you're only using it occasionally and not doing a bunch at a time they're fine. If you're going to do several deer in the winter and fish every weekend in the summer, you'll want something a little better. The cheap ones don't handle liquid very well.
A good rule of thumb with processing equipment is heavier = better. Not to say the light duty shite is bad. If you're only using it occasionally and not doing a bunch at a time they're fine. If you're going to do several deer in the winter and fish every weekend in the summer, you'll want something a little better. The cheap ones don't handle liquid very well.
This post was edited on 1/4/18 at 9:18 am
Posted on 1/4/18 at 9:16 am to celltech1981
I have the foodsaver 5380
It has the bag holder and cutter built in, which is nice.
It has the bag holder and cutter built in, which is nice.
Posted on 1/4/18 at 9:30 am to celltech1981
The Foodsaver ones just don’t last. If I was to buy one tomorrow it’d probably be the 15” cabelas commercial one, it’s actually on sale right now for $292. I know a guy that bought one of their commercial grade ones years ago and it’s still kicking just fine.
Posted on 1/4/18 at 9:44 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
quote:
A good rule of thumb with processing equipment is heavier = better. Not to say the light duty shite is bad. If you're only using it occasionally and not doing a bunch at a time they're fine. If you're going to do several deer in the winter and fish every weekend in the summer, you'll want something a little better. The cheap ones don't handle liquid very well.
makes sense. I've only killed three deer this year but last year I hunted multiple states and killed 9. I also caught a ton of bass and bream. I used the shite out of the food saver. My dad and I usually catch a couple thousand bream every spring so yeah, I may need the commercial model
Posted on 1/4/18 at 11:16 am to Cypressknee
I got a refurbished V2244 years ago for $50, only problem I've had was a set of seals tearing up due some sticky residue getting left on them. New set was $10. Like anything they have their limits but mine has worked very well for my purposes. I buy the commercial rolls of sealing bags on Amazon so I can make large bags and only run the machine once or twice to package a large amount of food. I've also sealed up pieces of silver and reloading tooling for long term storage.
Posted on 1/4/18 at 11:30 am to celltech1981
Posted on 1/4/18 at 12:35 pm to celltech1981
This one looks to be the same one as you linked but from walmart and different color. $30 cheaper. I have two of these. One at Camp and one at home. Never had an issue. Had 3 yrs at least.
Wally
Wally
Posted on 1/4/18 at 12:43 pm to 34venture
I want a chamber sealer something aweful
Posted on 1/4/18 at 1:07 pm to celltech1981
quote:
I want a chamber sealer something aweful
Second
Page 1 of 2
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News