I tried using these with the FoodSaver gamesaver model and they won't finish vaccumming. They'll start a little but not finish. Any trick to using it?
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are you using the foodsaver brand bags? the Weston bags I have a problem with it holding its seal, but the foodsaver brand I've never had an issue with. do you have "quick" seal selected or "normal"? that may make a difference as well. if you are sealing meats, I've sometimes had an issue if liquid from the meat seeps up into the seal area, solved it by putting in a ziplock first, then the Foodsaver bag, then sealing as normal. hope this helps somewhat!
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found a trick that works for ne. I cut a piece of cardboard the size of the vacuum nozzle, fill the bag, seal the bag except where the nozzle goes, remove the cardboard then vacuum the bag and reseal it. either that or thro them away
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For meats and game, I freeze on a tray lined with wax paper first, then when the meat is frozen I remove from the wax paper and seal the in the bag (I use Foodsaver). No leaking juices and no sealing problems. No notable differences between the bag-then-freeze and the freeze-then-bag meats.
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I found they seal best if the textured side is up while vacuum sealing also I found that if I put a narrow strip of paper towel above the edge of any meat I'm sealing it acts to "catch" fluid since juisce or fluids will break the seal.
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If the item you are trying to seal is wet, that moisture will not allow a good seal. Try making sure it is dry. Maybe that helps.
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The only time I have had issue is if it gets wet from too much juice or if I have let the meats hit the edge going in the bag. I wipe it off with a paper towel and don't have issue...I do like the suggestion the lady has about using a zip lock first for things like chicken...I will have to try that!
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Hi John, yes, probably. I bought some vacuum rolls by mistake. I used my sous vide bag sealer and it worked fine. I'm guessing that your food saver machine also seals bags by melting the plastic.
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A foodsaver vacuum sealer works, you can also use an impulse sealer. I have heard of people using an iron as well but I haven't tried that.
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So far i've just used the Food Saver brand of bags. But you should be able to use any bags. I'm not happy with the performance of my Rival vacuum sealer though. It worked great the first few times using it. We haven't used it very often and we are already having problems with it. It's suctioning fine but the sealer does not kick in to seal. We've only had it for around 6 months. We keep the rubber part that does the seal protected so it doesn't dry out or flatten by wrapping it in the original packaging and still it's not working propertly. So, I don't recommend this product.
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I've used this with both an older Foodsaver model (more manual working where you have to push down to seal) and a newer automatic one. Worked great on both with no issues, so I don't think you should have any problems using it with the gamesaver model.
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I see that you've gotten a technical answer to your question, SPARTICUS. I just want to say that I don't understand why anyone would say they don't work well: I use them constantly w/my FoodSaver & have had fewer problems (almost none) than w/even FoodSaver brand bags.
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The instructions for this GameSaver Deluxe as well as most of the other FoodSaver products suggest a 20 second pause after each use of the heating element. The only exceptions are the Professional model & those that state the number of continuous seals the unit is designed for. Most competitors have the same issue as well. One even uses a cooling fan, but that is for the vacuum pump, not the heating element.
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I don't have experience using foodsaver accessories with my MaxVac, but that doesn't mean they won't work. I have used FoodSaver bags! I would purchase the vacuum hose accessory offered through LEM if you plan on sealing canisters. If the FoodSaver hose fits, try it out! Either way, I'm very pleased with my MaxVac and would not hesitate to recommend it!
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Yes, these bags are designed for the handheld FreshSaver units and the attachment that goes on the hose for the heatseal units. The attachment for the heatseal hose is available on the FoodSaver website, not on Amazon. These bags are 'hit and miss.' Sometimes they work great, sometimes not at all. Sometimes they allow a vacuum but lose it quickly or over several days. With these bags, you take your chances if they will create or hold a vacuum.
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Yes, I use them all the time in a mini PAC chamber vac but they work with a foodsaver too - we cook in a PolyScience circulator. Works great.
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it might work... when i first got the bags.. my brother had borrowed my vaccum. I packed one of the bags and actually I sucked the air out with my mouth. just to see if they worked. it did work.. but would be much easier with a vaccum.
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Actually, there is a way to do it: cut strips of Foodsaver bags about 1" x 6" and discard the smooth side. Insert the checkered strip lengthwise into the bag, leaving about 1/2" sticking out. Seal as usual (with oxygen absorbers), making sure the strip is pushed down into the vacuum chamber. The checkered strip serves as a pathway for the air to be pulled out of the bag.I have an almost 100% success rate using my $30 Rival vacuum sealer. Never had a problem with the sealer not being hot enough.
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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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Cut a small strip of the quilted side of a foodsaver bag. Place it at the top of the mylar bag. (The part that will go in the chamber) It will vacuum like a champ. You might have to press seal 2x as these are very thick and the vacuum sealers aren't built to seal them. Then I would advise following up sealing with a hot iron to be sure. I do this all the time & it works wonderfully. But I still add the oxygen absorbers before I vacuum seal.
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i've used the ziploc vacuum sealer system and the foodsaver system prior to ordering the gamesaver, all models did what i expected and easy to use, but the ziploc system burned out after about 8 mos. the previous foodsaver system that i owned was one of the first models and is still in use, a friend "borrowed" it and i said keep it, i'll order myself a new one. moral of the story, you get what you pay for and foodsaver is the better brand over the ziploc!
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hello mister and missus sleepy here. this is Mark here. as to your question can mylar bags be used with the food saver, my understanding is not very well but they do work um but its not that great. but apparently well enough to remove most of the air and then when you put the deoxygenater in with the food then that should be sufficient. I hope that answers your question um go on YouTube there are videos on the subject.
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No, you would lock the FoodSaver bar and press the vacuum seal. The FoodSaver will stop vacuuming automatically when done.