VacMaster is running a 25% off sale this weekend for the VP210 and VP215 vacuum chamber sealers. A good discount, especially buying direct from VacMaster. These are incredible machines.
Spinaker - I know you were talking about getting one, and that you tried the VP210. For reference, I have the VP215, my dad has the VP210, and my mom has the VP112S.
The VP215 is very quiet, has stronger and faster evacuation, and should last a few years longer, but also requires an oil change every 6 months or so (all of 3 ounces of oil).
The VP210 is a maintenance free dry piston, so it doesn't need oil changes, but it is noticeably louder and won't last quite as long. Takes just a little longer to evacuate, and is just shy on the vacuum strength, but not significantly. My dad said he would prefer the VP215 after hearing mine, but when he bought his VP210 they VP215 was hundreds of dollars more expensive.
The VP112S has a marinating mode the others lack, and can handle bigger bags. It is also the slowest and loudest of the bunch, but is definitely cheaper, although it doesn't come with filler plates, which are great for taking up space in the chamber to cut down on evacuation time (plus wear and tear on the pump). I had to buy those separately for my mom.
All of them can handle powders and liquids because of the chamber, unlike my suction sealer. Vacuum chamber bags (in large quantity) are really cheap, compared to suction sealer bags. We're talking sometimes close to 10% of the price per bag. Some that I have ended up being just over 2 cents per bag. This means you can seal anything and everything all the time without burning through bag expenses. And frozen foods hit a whole new level with a good vacuum seal - they taste way better and can stay frozen significantly longer without going downhill.
You really can't go wrong with any of these models, but I figured I would pass along what I know about them. I use mine all the time, and so do my parents.
Spinaker - I know you were talking about getting one, and that you tried the VP210. For reference, I have the VP215, my dad has the VP210, and my mom has the VP112S.
The VP215 is very quiet, has stronger and faster evacuation, and should last a few years longer, but also requires an oil change every 6 months or so (all of 3 ounces of oil).
The VP210 is a maintenance free dry piston, so it doesn't need oil changes, but it is noticeably louder and won't last quite as long. Takes just a little longer to evacuate, and is just shy on the vacuum strength, but not significantly. My dad said he would prefer the VP215 after hearing mine, but when he bought his VP210 they VP215 was hundreds of dollars more expensive.
The VP112S has a marinating mode the others lack, and can handle bigger bags. It is also the slowest and loudest of the bunch, but is definitely cheaper, although it doesn't come with filler plates, which are great for taking up space in the chamber to cut down on evacuation time (plus wear and tear on the pump). I had to buy those separately for my mom.
All of them can handle powders and liquids because of the chamber, unlike my suction sealer. Vacuum chamber bags (in large quantity) are really cheap, compared to suction sealer bags. We're talking sometimes close to 10% of the price per bag. Some that I have ended up being just over 2 cents per bag. This means you can seal anything and everything all the time without burning through bag expenses. And frozen foods hit a whole new level with a good vacuum seal - they taste way better and can stay frozen significantly longer without going downhill.
You really can't go wrong with any of these models, but I figured I would pass along what I know about them. I use mine all the time, and so do my parents.
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