Vacuum Sealer Again....
Submitted: Monday, May 04, 2015 at 16:19
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I finally gave up on my Freshield Vacuum sealer and am looking for a new sealer / Cryovac machine.
My old Freshield didn't have a removable vacuum tray and was a pain to clean. I see they have included one now.
It seems that there is Freshield, Unika and Vac Pro in the $250 - $300 range then there is the Sunbeams, Kogan etc etc.
I do like how the Unika sucks the air from the top and is 0.8bar. Most of the others are 0.75 and Freshield don't tell you. I rang them and they said 0.7something. When I said what does that mean, and that I read that you need over 0.75 they said yeah it is that and too much is bad for the food. He really lost credibility at that point, though I think 12v would be useful.
Anyway, for anyone that has Freshield and say Unika, then gone for a sub $100 one like a Sunbeam, is there any difference? Anyone had bad experiences with the cheaper ones?
Reply By: Member - Ed C (QLD) - Monday, May 04, 2015 at 22:16
Monday, May 04, 2015 at 22:16
I have no experience with the more expensive vac. sealers,
however, when our Sunbeam unit started getting a bit 'temperamental' a few years ago,
I purchased one of these >
Eurolab vacuum sealer @ Deals Direct
I don't remember how long ago, but it's at least 3 or 4 years since purchase, and it still does the job with the somewhat irregular use that it sees.
We've used the Sunbeam and Aldi bags with this unit without issues...
For the price paid, we have no complaints.
(@ current discounted price, I'm tempted to pick up a 'spare'.. one way to ensure that the 'spare' is never needed....;-))
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Follow Up By: Allan B (Member, SunCoast) - Monday, May 04, 2015 at 23:59
Monday, May 04, 2015 at 23:59
Yep, we have the same Eurolab. Has worked perfectly for 4 years.
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