Vac Sealer RIP

[BGKYSmoker]

After 9 years my vacmaster pro went to the vac sealer graveyard.

So

I bought a LEM.

 

[JLeonard]

Believe you might have gotten your monies worth.

Jim

 

[Brokenhandle]

Would hate to live without one! Actually have two... a big Vacmaster 380 and bought a small inkbird unit... for small jobs and it's much lighter for the wife and me!

Ryan

 

[Fueling Around]

I’m shopping for a new one too
My (don’t laugh) Zip Lock is almost dead. I wasn’t paying attention and packed some juicy clams and the juice got sucked up
Reply when you get the LEM and try it out

 

[SmokinEdge]

I’ve had the LEM max 250 for a couple years. It’s a good machine. Only real complaint is the liquid tray is not removable for cleaning. Not a huge deal but not convenient either. That 500 should be a beast.

 

[MICHLITCHSPOKANESPICE]

After 9 years my vacmaster pro went to the vac sealer graveyard.

So

I bought a LEM.
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That's the one I would buy! Sorry about your old friend.

 

[BGKYSmoker]

The old vacmaster prob sealed 1000 lbs of sausage not to mention all sorts of other stuff, I wish I would have kept my chamber sealer.

 

[02ebz06]

The old vacmaster prob sealed 1000 lbs of sausage not to mention all sorts of other stuff, I wish I would have kept my chamber sealer.

How much can you put in a Chamber Sealer bag at one time ?
I've heard they are good, but never looked into them as the two Foodsaver Sportsman have been working fine.

 

[BGKYSmoker]

How much can you put in a Chamber Sealer bag at one time ?
I've heard they are good, but never looked into them as the two Foodsaver Sportsman have been working fine.

I could put 12 cups in my chamber bags and seal liquids.

 

[BGKYSmoker]

LEM

Vacmaster
Think im going to take it apart and see what parts I can make use of.

 

[Steve H]

I've had mine for a few years now. With the exception of the keypad membrane cracking after 2 years. Lem sent a replacement for free. It has worked flawlessly.

 

[jcam222]

I will consider one of these when my Food saver unit goes bad. Unbelievably it's been going for around 20 years.

 

[hondabbq]

I have a FS from Costco that is give or take 8 years old. All i know is that bought a couple of the FS boxes of rolls and bags from Costco and have also ordered 2 times from ( i cant remember her name but she is s sponsor here) and bought and once before that from Vac Shak for another 5-600 bags. Id guess over 3000 bags have gone through that thing and its still going strong.

 

[Danblacksher]

After 9 years my vacmaster pro went to the vac sealer graveyard.

So

I bought a LEM.
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After you use it would you let me know what you think. on the verge of needing a new one as well.

 

[Steve H]

After you use it would you let me know what you think. on the verge of needing a new one as well.

I've had this for 3 years now. Here's my review when I bought it. And it still holds true.

LEM MaxVac 500 review

Thought I would give my opinion of the LEM MaxVac 500 sealer. Received this as a gift from one of my sons. Awesome gift! There was also a pack of quart, and gallon bags. The unit included a 25' roll of 8" film as well. The sealer is fast on removing the air. And does it very well. The 1/4"...

www.smokingmeatforums.com

 

[philpom]

That is brutal, we couldn't function in this kitchen without one. When we got married nearly 30 years ago we were gifted a basic food saver. It died about 5 years ago - what a run but I went ahead and replaced it with an Avid Armor Ultra chamber machine and couldn't be happier. A world of difference as far as what you can do. We also picked up another American harvest clam shell sealer for those quick tasks. If room and budget permits I suggest a chamber vacuum sealer to anyone.

That LEM is a great clam shell sealer.

 

[02ebz06]

That is brutal, we couldn't function in this kitchen without one. When we got married nearly 30 years ago we were gifted a basic food saver. It died about 5 years ago - what a run but I went ahead and replaced it with an Avid Armor Ultra chamber machine and couldn't be happier. A world of difference as far as what you can do. We also picked up another American harvest clam shell sealer for those quick tasks. If room and budget permits I suggest a chamber vacuum sealer to anyone.

That LEM is a great clam shell sealer.

So, what do chamber vacuum sealers do that is different that a Foodsaver ?

 

[chopsaw]

Chamber is a type . Like sealed up Pork shoulders . I'd love to have one .

 

[fxsales1959]

After 9 years my vacmaster pro went to the vac sealer graveyard.

So

I bought a LEM.
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Nice!. Please let us know how it proceeds. We're still nursing our legacy "seal-a-meal"
Before the economy went tits up I'd probably just buy one to keep in the camper or closet.
We've got about 300 quart bags in the pantry hiding amongst stuff.

 

[fxsales1959]

LEM
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Vacmaster
Think im going to take it apart and see what parts I can make use of.
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Jesus, for $350 I'd give it mouth to mouth.