I picked up a LEM Maxvac Pro at Costco the other day. They have had them online for quite some time (https://www.costco.com/maxvac-pro-chamber-vacuum-sealer.product.100536866.html) and I never could get myself to pull the trigger. I have a Foodsaver that works alright, but as we all know the bags aren't cheap. My local Costco got the Maxvac Pro in warehouse over the summer and I kept an eye on it. The last time I went, the last NiB unit was marked down to $499.00. I picked it up figuring I could decide if I wanted it and return it if I didn't.
The main use for my Foodsaver is for meats. I'd buy the vac pacs of meat from Costco when on sale (Pork loin, NY steak, etc.) and cut my own, then seal it for the deep freezer. I'd buy the big box of bacon at the business center and break it down into smaller portions and freeze. I smoked cheese a few times and also sealed the blocks for aging in the fridge. Other than that, I can't say I use the FS too often.
Anyways, on to my questions.
The LEM is big. What else can I use it for that I may not be thinking of to justify it over the FS?
Those of you that have chamber vac sealers - where do you get your bags? Costco has some (https://www.costco.com/maxvac-pro-chamber-sealer-bags.product.100721267.html) from LEM at $.19/bag for the 8x10. Are there better deals for bags than LEM? These are 3.5 mil.
What mil bags are good for freezing? What mil bags are good for fridge use? Dry goods?
The LEM may be overkill for me, but if there's other ways I can use it I'm not thinking of, it'll help me with my decision.
Thanks!
The main use for my Foodsaver is for meats. I'd buy the vac pacs of meat from Costco when on sale (Pork loin, NY steak, etc.) and cut my own, then seal it for the deep freezer. I'd buy the big box of bacon at the business center and break it down into smaller portions and freeze. I smoked cheese a few times and also sealed the blocks for aging in the fridge. Other than that, I can't say I use the FS too often.
Anyways, on to my questions.
The LEM is big. What else can I use it for that I may not be thinking of to justify it over the FS?
Those of you that have chamber vac sealers - where do you get your bags? Costco has some (https://www.costco.com/maxvac-pro-chamber-sealer-bags.product.100721267.html) from LEM at $.19/bag for the 8x10. Are there better deals for bags than LEM? These are 3.5 mil.
What mil bags are good for freezing? What mil bags are good for fridge use? Dry goods?
The LEM may be overkill for me, but if there's other ways I can use it I'm not thinking of, it'll help me with my decision.
Thanks!