Vacuum Sealer For Hops

[Brew Matt]

I know there are already a few threads on vacuum sealers, but am still not sold on any particular model...

The Maxkon seem to be recommended for their low cost. Seems to be 2 different Maxkon models though:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vacuum-Food-Sav...=item3a63d67696 - doesnt seem to have a vacuum port for containers, has fewer buttons than the following Maxkon model, despite pricing being almost the same. Better sucking 85Kpa (if that counts for anything) $58.95

http://www.crazysales.com.au/maxkon-vacuum...-bag-rolls.html - another Maxkon with more control buttons, and support for cannisters. Lower sucking? 50Kpa. $62.95

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vacuum-Food-Sav...=item1c1602ba5e - another noname unit, but possibly better quality than the above? $99.95

It has been mentioned that a unit that can handle liquids (for other kitchen uses) might be a good idea.

Apparantly some models need a rest every 15 bags or so, as sucking pressure dies down.

More feedback + any other model suggestions invited.

 

[Batz]

This is the one I have had for around 5 years and it's still going well, I did remove the filter thingy. It's probably time I bought another one.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/FOOD-SAVER-VACU...=item19d0a1ac63

 

[Brew Matt]

This is the one I have had for around 5 years and it's still going well, I did remove the filter thingy. It's probably time I bought another one.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/FOOD-SAVER-VACU...=item19d0a1ac63

Can't complain about the price, but hoping that by spending a little more might get better build quality/more features?

 

[Wolfy]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vacuum-Food-Sav...=item1c1602ba5e - another noname unit, but possibly better quality than the above? $99.95

While the buttons look different the 'working bits' of that one are identical to mine, while it has done well for me, I'd not suggest it is 'better quality' and it's virtually the same as the ones sold on deal-websites for $50-60.

 

[DU99]

then their is this model basically they all do the same thing.just some you get more bags/roll's

 

[barls]

I use this one.
http://www.mistygully.com.au/catalog/produ...products_id=507
basically its the only one ive seen that seals the foil bags on the first try ie no multiple presses to seal.
also it allows you to use the commercial smooth bags and foil bags

 

[Batz]

I use this one.
http://www.mistygully.com.au/catalog/produ...products_id=507
basically its the only one ive seen that seals the foil bags on the first try ie no multiple presses to seal.
also it allows you to use the commercial smooth bags and foil bags

My old cheaper one can reseal foil bags and seals them in one go. I also like it because it uses plain bags and not the more expensive ribbed bags.

This is the one I have had for around 5 years and it's still going well, I did remove the filter thingy. It's probably time I bought another one.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/FOOD-SAVER-VACU...=item19d0a1ac63

I must have sealed untold KG's of hops with it, I do think it maybe slowing up a little now but I'll buy the same one again. It's a matter of choice of course but I've used a Sunbeam one and I believe mines much better.

batz

 

[barls]

same unit batz.

 

[Batz]

same unit batz.

I knew that !

Doh!

 

[felten]

I have one of those DZ-300 as well. First one I got lasted a week before acting up, sent it back and the ebay seller replaced it.

Replacement one seals and vacs fine, but the beeping noise to let you know when the seal time has finished has stopped working.

 

[Deebo]

I have one the same as this http://www.mistygully.com.au/catalog/produ...products_id=507 and its starting to give me the shits.
It doesnt seem to have enough suction.. any tips to get it going better (I have removed the filter and tried cleaning out the metal 'snorkel' bit but it still doesnt seem to suck very well.

 

[Silver]

Can all vacuum sealers reseal any plastic bag or not?

 

[barls]

my first one i killed. the new one i have has a better seal when the bag is inserted. also the sealer part works better as the previous one.
not all but most, there arenthe ones that just vacuum but these are a minority.

 

[QldKev]

Can all vacuum sealers reseal any plastic bag or not?

Nope, the sunbeam type need channel bags, the ones with the nossel are good for all bags.

QldKev

 

[TidalPete]

I use this one.
http://www.mistygully.com.au/catalog/produ...products_id=507
basically its the only one ive seen that seals the foil bags on the first try ie no multiple presses to seal.
also it allows you to use the commercial smooth bags and foil bags

That looks like my old bugger from the bulk buy yonks ago Barls (different site) & still going strong (fingers crossed).

Sort of :icon_offtopic: but has anyone else noticed that when inserting this thread in a new window the posts appear arse-about? What I'm getting at is that the newest, most recent posts are at the bottom of the page instead of at the top?

TP

 

[barls]

i killed the one from the bulk buy and am on the second one

 

[DKS]

Im interested in getting one of these so I had a look at ebay.They all look pretty much the same for those around the same money. None so far mention foil bags or foil rolls. Info about foil bags anyone? or is that only used for commercial/industry units.
Daz

 

[TidalPete]

Mine will do foil bags on the "9" (maxium) setting mate but fail to see why you would need to go that way IF the clear plastic bags are kept in the dark in your freezer? Lots of used ex-Rossco foil bags here free if you need them old son?

TP

 

[DKS]

TP, I went a bit crazy and bought 500gm packs of several variaties of hop. Thought Ide foil larger amounts and plasic smaller amounts but yeah your probably right. Not a major concern just anther option.
Daz

 

[TidalPete]

TP, I went a bit crazy and bought 500gm packs of several variaties of hop.

Daz,
Think of me when you realise you've (probably) bought too many hops.
Always good & up for a decent second-hand purchase I am. :icon_cheers:

TP