How long does the vacuum seal last once placed over an item?
1754927
I don't use it because it doesn't work with my dinner plates. I am now using it in the microwave to cover food while it is heating, I hope that it is microwave safe.
1754928
It has lasted in my fridge as long as overnight. It all depends on how low you press the disc/how much air you take out! Hope this helps!
946289
It has been running as long as I vacuumWhich is maybe 30 minutes or so.It has never run out yet.
2160742
not sure , we eat it up so fast, but I would think vacum sealing would preserve it for a long time
2096413
NO, The sealing strip cannot be replaced, if it goes bad it cannot be repaired, throw away and buy a new sealer. If you're having trouble vacuuming , the vacuum chamber gaskets can be replaced but before replacing try soaking in warm water with small amount of dish detergent for about 20 minutes , then rinse with warm water and pat dry.
1661040
I'd guess at least a year. I've used the same container for that long and it was fine
128013
They last a very long time, i too have a foodsaver and i prefer to vacuum seal it that way last forever and no funny burns or ice inside the package and after i freeze them, hope it helps.
676335
The one that came with my vacuum has lasted about 4 years with weekly use. Rinse and dry, put it back in. I bought a spare because I noticed a small split in the rubber after all this time, and it might be good to have a replacement handy.
738535
The seal is pretty good, but not air tight.There is a slight gap. I have had it almost a year. So I dusted when it arrived & once again I dusted it when I had it about 6 months. The dust is minimal, barely noticible, except my me.
721533
I've had mine for a year now. Noticed a distinct slowing of vacuuming as well as a failure to seal similar to the Foodsaver line, but I've had foodsavers bad out of the box, lasting maybe one week!! I purchased a "tune up kit" and noticed the plastic adhesive stripping barely covers the ends of the seal line, so I used a bit of duct tape on both ends to make sure the ends were covered. Frankly, I feel I shouldn't have to do this seeing this is supposedly an upgrade to a Foodsaver (and pricey to boot). So far it seems to have done the trick; we'll see how long it will last after that. I've had mine for a year now. Noticed a distinct slowing of vacuuming as well as a failure to seal similar to the Foodsaver line, but I've had foodsavers bad out of the box, lasting maybe one week!! I purchased a "tune up kit" and noticed the plastic adhesive stripping barely covers the ends of the seal line, so I used a bit of duct tape on both ends to make sure the ends were covered. Frankly, I feel I shouldn't have to do this seeing this is supposedly an upgrade to a Foodsaver (and pricey to boot). So far it seems to have done the trick; we'll see how long it will last after that.
82173
Only when first out of the vacuum seal. It goes away quick. Have not had any problem with that.
573825
You can adjust the time that the vacuum pump runs before the bag is sealed. There is also a "stop" button which will interrupt the vacuum cycle and start the sealing process immediately. I've used my sealer regularly for almost two years, and other than fine tuning the vacuum cycle time when I first got the unit, I've seldom adjusted the time or sealing setting, and I don't recall ever using the "stop" button. Overall, I am very satisfied with this sealer.
731276
Will depend on what lot of seals you get, but most run about 3 years. If using for a home kit, you should be able to go a year or two after exploration if the kit is not kept in a hot car all the time. Most expiration dates are on the conservative side.
190318
That's a good question. I have a larger seal and one stick lasted approx. 20 envelopes.
897676
Good question. I really do not know the answer. After all my griping, Food Saver sent me a new "seal kit" and I installed it. It lasted for one bag, and then it would not draw a vacuum. I recall reading in the instructions what it's cycle time was, but do not remember. Sorry.
1652
I guess it's tight enough seal ... I had a countertop FoodSaver with an accessory adapter which would automatically shut off when the proper vacuum was reached but the accessory adapter was poorly designed and broke ... not user replaceable, so I returned the whole unit and reverted to an older FoodSaver without this capability - hence my purchase of the handheld unit. This should be considered a consumable as the battery is, again, not user replaceable and when it goes, the unit is dead.
2090792
I tested the Vacu Vin overnight in my refrigerator and found no loss of vacuum since the rubber seals remained pliable. Therefore, I believe long term-storage in then refrigerator would be acceptable, but not in a freezer since the rubber seal could stiffen and fail. For maintenance of a good seal over time, I recommend a monthly wipe of the rubber with a low-lint towel or cloth moistened with mineral oil. I store whole coffee beans in my containers and find that the rubber slowly acquires a brown coating which can cause the seal to leak.
113795
Hey Dustin : Every morning I look at that seal and wonder how long it will last. My advise to you would be to contact Amazon Customer Service. It is my firm belief that they can do just about anything short of changing the earth's rotation to assist any customer service issue that arises.