Finally got a chamber sealer!

[devil dog]

Been eyeballing a chamber sealer for quite sometime now, reading reviews, and watching videos. Finally decided on the VacMaster 215! Ordered one from Lisa, and after a snafu with Ups, finally got it delivered and put to use last weekend. All I can say is WOW! This thing is awesome! I really should have got one years ago. It is quite large, but right at home next to my slicer for now.

If you have been eyeing one, just get it! You won't regret it!

 

[petehalsted]

That poor little food saver sure looks sad on that bottom shelve. LOL

 

[scubohuntr]

I already wanted a chamber sealer. Now I have slicer envy...

 

[devil dog]

That poor little food saver sure looks sad on that bottom shelve. LOL

It certainly is! It quit on me a couple days before the vacmaster showed up, sealing strip doesn't work anymore. I may hold on to it just for the jar attachment

 

[Chef Perry]

I have a FS 2in1 that I use to death. What are the advantages of the chamber sealer?

Thanks!

~Perry

 

[daveomak]

A chamber sealer would be awesome... For someone as old as I am, I can't justify it... Too bad HUH !!!

 

[devil dog]

I have a FS 2in1 that I use to death. What are the advantages of the chamber sealer?

Thanks!

~Perry

The chamber sealer has several advantages over the suction type, depending on your usage. First is bag cost. Chamber bags run about 10-20% of the cost for the same amount of suction bags. That adds up fast when you use it regularly like so many of us do. Another big one for me is longevity. I prefer to buy things that last, or are at least repairable (think cast iron skillets, stainless steel, etc). My sealer has parts available to repair or replace nearly everything on it, should I ever need it. It is much quieter than my old foodsaver ever was, and will run at a duty cycle faster than I can bag things. No rest period required between seals. It pulls a much stronger vacuum than my old foodsaver as well. One of the biggest advantages for me is the ability to vacuum seal liquids. Chamber sealers operate differently, which allows you to vacuum seal liquid rich items without sucking it out of the bag and affecting the seal quality. Definitely a huge difference when sealing raw chicken, soups, marinades, etc.

There are a few cons to consider, but I feel they are easily negated in the long run. First, they are bigger, heavy units. You need a dedicated place to leave this thing because you won't be moving it very often. Second, upfront cost is substantially higher for this type of unit. The savings from the bags, as well as the increased usage and greater flexibility far outweigh the cost. Find somebody who has one and check it out in person. You'll quickly see how much more use you can get from a chamber sealer than the suction type!

 

[ab canuck]

That is a great looking unit. Nice, I have looked at them for awhile, I ended up going with the 380. But never know what the future brings.....