Vaccum Sealers : Reel Recipes

tikety · Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2012 12:07 am Post subject: Vaccum Sealers

Gday all looking at getting a vac packer what brands etc do people use? ebay all seem around the same price, and are bags better or rolls?
Tikety :drinking1:

dirtyruiz · Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2012 8:29 am Post subject: Re: Vaccum Sealers

cheap ones at good guys

nomad · Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2012 9:00 am Post subject: Re: Vaccum Sealers

I have had one for about 15 years. cant remember the brand
get the rolls. you can make the bag whatever size you want.

I used to bag up everything. You can throw a steak in them with marinade for an hr and its beautiful

i put stuff in them to keep them dry as well. they are pretty tough
I even bagged up a toilet roll to keep it dry :mrgreen:

punter · Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2012 9:11 am Post subject: Re: Vaccum Sealers

Got a Sunbeam I think! We used to use the rolls when living out the Daly, as you can cut to fit.......even did a couple of mid 70's barra whole. The rolls aren't cheap though.

darwinguy · Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2012 11:48 am Post subject: Re: Vaccum Sealers

I need a new one as well. Let me know of any brands and prices anyone see's or find.

DOUG · Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2012 12:20 pm Post subject: Re: Vaccum Sealers

Dirty Ruiz what are they like the ones at good guys ???

tikety · Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2012 11:40 pm Post subject: Re: Vaccum Sealers

good feed back thanks has any body tried the ebay units they all seem to be same spose its the old get what you pay?

Keighto · Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2012 10:38 am Post subject: Re: Vaccum Sealers

I got a cheap one off ebay a couple of years ago. it was about $100 and is a piece of cr.p. I'm also looking for a new one.

punter · Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2012 1:17 pm Post subject: Re: Vaccum Sealers

Have a look here for the good gear....think you have to join up to get a price though.......the top one (italian) is $395 the bottom one is $180

http://www.butcherathome.com.au/shop/ma ... ph8k850j50

M33101 TRESPADE Takaje Vacuum Packing Machine - Italian $395.00

SPECIFICATIONS:

•Manufactured from ABS Plastic & Stainless Steel
•33cm Sealing Rod Length
•Suction 16L/minute
•Maximum Depression 800 mbar
•4 different operating cycle: Automatic, Manual, Suction in Jars and Sealing for Rolls
•Contemporary Design
With it's unique ability to Vac Pac into recycled jars as well as into bags the Takaje system has brought a whole new concept of Food Preservation into the home. Easy to...

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M33501 VENUSVAC 329 Vacuum Packing Machine (280mm) $180.00

Specifications:

•280mm Sealing Bar
•Size: 455 x 232 x 119mm high
•Casing - ABS Plastic
•Power - 240V
•Weight - 2.88kg

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Agent86 · Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2012 4:43 pm Post subject: Re: Vaccum Sealers

we have a Sunbeam vac550

Had it for a few years now and still works fine, use both the precut bags and the rolls, depending what you r packing
Great piece of machinery, think it was about $250

Can usually reuse the precut bags 2 or 3 times as well, because they r sealed on 3 sides, while with cutting the roll and sealing quite often can only use em once, or have to reseal both ends again, which can make the bags too small.

Precut bags fit enough for a good feed for 2 in them!

BarneyRubble · Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2012 11:17 pm Post subject: Re: Vaccum Sealers

I just purchased the Sunbeam 550 I think at goodguys, ITS GREAT!! I went with the more expensive sealer due to a integrated guilatine to cut the rolls. I have started making jerky and packing it in the vacuum bags so it lasts longer (saving it). I was in the shop and an older guy came up to me, he doesnt work there but he said when your shopping for bags or rolls get the ones that have small veins/bumps on the bags this means more air gets sucked out. I have started packing fish fillets in the bags with a slice of orange

tikety · Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2012 11:21 pm Post subject: Re: Vaccum Sealers

Keighto, Punter, Agent 86, Barney thanks for options will stay well clear of ebay units by sound of it just sort through the others now. Tikety :cheers:

DOUG · Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 7:49 am Post subject: Re: Vaccum Sealers

BarneyRubble wrote:

I just purchased the Sunbeam 550 I think at goodguys, ITS GREAT!! I went with the more expensive sealer due to a integrated guilatine to cut the rolls. I have started making jerky and packing it in the vacuum bags so it lasts longer (saving it). I was in the shop and an older guy came up to me, he doesnt work there but he said when your shopping for bags or rolls get the ones that have small veins/bumps on the bags this means more air gets sucked out. I have started packing fish fillets in the bags with a slice of orange

What did that set you back ??

tikety · Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2012 12:15 am Post subject: Re: Vaccum Sealers

Decided on a primus unit about $100 from lawrence and hanson local electrical wholesaler bags about $15 for 2 rolls will let all know how it goes etc thanks for feedback

Sister Ed · Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 7:29 am Post subject: Re: Vaccum Sealers

Got a Sunbeam vac780 about a year ago. Use rolls and seal at required size. Can reuse bags until they get too small. Definitely worth the $s. Use it for all sorts, fish, meat and even veggies. Seem to last a lot longer as well. Wouldnt be without it. Cant remember the price but best deal was from Goodguys

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