can it use foodSaver mason jar or another vaccum canister ? march 20, 2014 young k .thank you.
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You would need to custom build an adapter to fit you jars. This pump is for "tinkerers". Also, think about how much vacuum it will pull... Will it be enough for YOUR task? Food poisoning is no joke.
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Yes, this will work with Foodsaver bags. You will save a lot of money by using FoodVacBags or VacMaster bags, though. They are much less expensive.
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I have never tried this. In thinking, the vacuum would not be in the sauces jar, but around it. I really have doubts about this. I'd hate to see you lose all the sauces if it didn't work.
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I am assuming it will not work without the hose. You have these attachments for the hose depending on which of at least three attachments depending on what container you are sealing... Oval (for the ham/cheese canister), this type of canister attachment and there's another for another style for different type of canister. I have another hose attachment that is bright green and clear that I got direct from FoodSaver for $8-$15 that seals the reusable bags... Again, I am assuming it will not work with the handheld vacuum as there is no tube... it's got to have a thing to plug into the canister hole. I am assuming it will not work without the hose. You have these attachments for the hose depending on which of at least three attachments depending on what container you are sealing... Oval (for the ham/cheese canister), this type of canister attachment and there's another for another style for different type of canister. I have another hose attachment that is bright green and clear that I got direct from FoodSaver for $8-$15 that seals the reusable bags... Again, I am assuming it will not work with the handheld vacuum as there is no tube... it's got to have a thing to plug into the... » Read More I am assuming it will not work without the hose. You have these attachments for the hose depending on which of at least three attachments depending on what container you are sealing... Oval (for the ham/cheese canister), this type of canister attachment and there's another for another style for different type of canister. I have another hose attachment that is bright green and clear that I got direct from FoodSaver for $8-$15 that seals the reusable bags... Again, I am assuming it will not work with the handheld vacuum as there is no tube... it's got to have a thing to plug into the canister hole. « Show Less
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Hey dave, unfortunately I was unable to get this canister to work for me. Sorry I was not able to answer this question for you.
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I have not tried this, but it should work just fine. Maybe preheat the mason jar with some warm water before pouring in the mixture.
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I simply re-seal the original bag with my foodsaver. You can't vac-pack it since the material has no texture but you just need to remove as much air as possible and seal the bag. Works great!
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No, this unit is not capable of performing the pressure needed for canning. The food saver brand has special canisters for vacuum sealing foods such as grains, and other limited types of foods.
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Dear J, I use different brands of food saver bags with my unit. As long as the bags are designed for vacuum sealing you should be fine. Enjoy!
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Yes. I would still recommend a clear-coat sealer for the bottom though. If you don't the bottom will wear significantly faster than the rest of the mason jar and most people don't typically draw on the bottom anyway.
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I hook it up to my VacMaster Vacuum sealer but I think you can also use these with Foodsavers Vacuum machines.
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I never tried it but I would think not. It is great for jars to get under the lid and pop them open. It releases the vacuum seal.
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Lance, I believe this would work with the FoodSaver T03-0006-02P Regular-Mouth Jar Sealer or T03-0023-01 Wide-Mouth Jar Sealer. The MV8000 can draw 25 in Hg, 20 Hg is needed to seal a mason jar. I'm going to purchase a Sinbo DZ-280/2SE bag sealer but I'm told from seller that it will not work with the FS jar sealers. I want to be able to seal mason jars as well as bags and I'm going to use the MV8000 and FS jar sealer to do it. If you look on Youtube there are videos of people using similar hand vac pumps and even a modified bicycle pump to seal jars, if that will work so will this pump.
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you're gonna need a Foodsaver vacuum sealer .... most have the hose included as part of the machine, but if you prefer you can try to suck on the top before buying one :o)
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I tried to use it with a couple of left-over bags from the Ziplok vacuum pump. It sealed once, then no more. I blame the bag, because all of the Waring bags that I've sealed multiple times have held. As far as liquids, it specifically tells you not to attempt to seal liquids in the bags, because they will suck back up into the sealing nozzle, and foul it. But.....with the additional purchase of the Foodsaver jar sealer, you can easily seal liquids and liquidy-things in Ball jars. Carefully, so the liquid doesn't come up too high, but it can be done. I wouldn't recommend liquids in the bags however. Overall, I've been VERY pleased with this thing's performance. I tried to use it with a couple of left-over bags from the Ziplok vacuum pump. It sealed once, then no more. I blame the bag, because all of the Waring bags that I've sealed multiple times have held. As far as liquids, it specifically tells you not to attempt to seal liquids in the bags, because they will suck back up into the sealing nozzle, and foul it. But.....with the additional purchase of the Foodsaver jar sealer, you can easily seal liquids and liquidy-things in Ball jars. Carefully, so the liquid doesn't come up too high, but it can be done. I wouldn't recommend liquids in the bags... » Read More I tried to use it with a couple of left-over bags from the Ziplok vacuum pump. It sealed once, then no more. I blame the bag, because all of the Waring bags that I've sealed multiple times have held. As far as liquids, it specifically tells you not to attempt to seal liquids in the bags, because they will suck back up into the sealing nozzle, and foul it. But.....with the additional purchase of the Foodsaver jar sealer, you can easily seal liquids and liquidy-things in Ball jars. Carefully, so the liquid doesn't come up too high, but it can be done. I wouldn't recommend liquids in the bags however. Overall, I've been VERY pleased with this thing's performance. « Show Less
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Honestly I bought it and found that my smaller jars and bags fit my needs. The tightvac seals and makes a semi "air-proof" seal, but it's not a vacuum
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With the addition of an accessory ($9.95 when I bought it here on Amazon - and usually shown as a "often bought with this WaringPro), wide mouth quart jars can be sealed with this vacuum sealer. It's the only way we store leftovers now - in glass. One note: the instructions say that traditional hot bath mason jar sealing is not replaced by this sealer, so keep that in mind if your intent was to do away with the hot bath method. That said, I've never lost a vacuum with a mason jar I've sealed with the waring pro. (But I sure have with the vacuum bags).