Vacuumsealer or vacuumchamber sealer?

[Mosca]

For sauces, chilis, gravies, and such in a Foodsaver: portion them into a baggie, then seal it, then vacuum seal that. Or, freeze it first in the baggie, then seal.

[Smoke em if you got em]

I have both, my preference is the chamber vac, if the item is too big to fit, out comes the other machine.

[rmeugene]

I had a foodsaver and when it died I read up on them and went with the Avid Armor USV32 and am EXTREMELY happy with it. I don't see it as being to big, although it does take a bit more space on a shelf than my 8 quart DO. And if items are too big/long, there is a trick to use regular bags outside the chamber and seal just like a regular unit.

It is an investment, just like any tool you invest in. If you buy one, you will use it A LOT.

[cruiseplanner1]

Your story is identical to mine. When my Foodsaver starting going bad I also purchased the Avid Armor USV32 per recommendations. I am quite pleased with it. Far outperforms any of the Foodsaver products I have had in the last twenty years.

[carolts]

I also have both. On my second Foodsaver which I use for most things. Got the little Avid Armor after reading so many good things here. I use that one for freezing stews and sauces and for packaging things up while marinating. Both make it very easy to have quick meals on hand for those days I don't feel much like cooking.

[TripleB]

I bought a vacuum chamber years ago, but really did not like it much. It just did not seal very well.

So, I bought a vacuum sealer a few months ago. And it works great.

When watching the video tutorial on my vacuum sealer, I learned something very important. BUY THE RIGHT BAGS.

I had been using vacuum sealer bags in my vacuum chamber. I never knew there was a difference in bags. I have not gone back out and bought vacuum chamber bags to see if they work better because the vacuum sealer is working great.

But after watching the video tutorial, I could hear Bugs Bunny saying, "What a Maroon!"

[SheilaAnn]

TripleB I loved that you quoted Bugs. “What a nim-cow-poop” that bull is one of my fav characters. I grew up with Bugs!

But yeah…. The food saver bags are for food saver only. The vac sealer bags can cross over.

[fzxdoc]

You can vac seal larger bags from the outside of the chamber sealer. I do it all the time.

Kathryn

[SheilaAnn]

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[MBMorgan]

"You can vac seal larger bags from the outside of the chamber sealer."

Yep! And it's a perfect way to use up all those textured food saver rolls of bag material left over from when the old FS sealer was finally "retired". (Just don't try it with liquids, though )

[HotSun]

Yep. That's a common question. Great for oversized items.

[HotSun]

Chamber sealer all the way. My vacuum sealer died, I bought an Avid Armor USVX and never looked back. Just used it 5 minutes ago, and use it more than I ever thought I would.

I actually don't use mine for SV, per se, but more of a 'boil in a bag'. Since I have had to prep a lot of meals in advance, I can take a lot of different foods from the freezer and have a decent meal on the table in short order (ribs, pulled pork, roast beef, etc.) Lately, I've been doing chicken wings that way: roast, freeze, quick thaw, and air fry. Works like a dream.

[cruiseplanner1]

I need to try that more often I think. A quick reheat is a bonus. I only wish I bought a vacuum chamber years ago. Lost a few fish from not sealing tight. Chamber seals like the grocery store

[HotSun]

cruiseplanner1 , I like the Avid because the sealers can be serviced, rather than just thrown away.

[Skinsfan1311]

Foodsaver sealer is fine for just the two of us. We also live in a small house where space is at a premium so the Foodsaver with internal bag storage is a plus.

[perry green]

So what’s the best chamber sealer for a guy who is getting his feet wet? I’m ok shelling out some money but I don’t need lots of bells and whistles.
just want something convenient that works better than my food saver

[Donw]

I enjoy my Avid Armor usv32 a lot. Been reliable for several years of moderate use. They are sold out on their site right now but expect them back in November.

[rmeugene]

Another vote for the USV32. I use mine a lot and love it.

[SheilaAnn]

perry green



Avid Armor all day! But don’t toss the food saver…. You may need it for big jobs. I hung on to mine.

[perry green]

Cool thanks!