What is the duty cycle of this sealer? Can it be run continuously for several hours? I've burned out several FoodSaver units processing large batches.
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I have run it for hours with no problems or breaks. The only time it rests is waiting on the vacuum to release the lid. That's it.
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I use mine regularly for processing large batches of fish and have run it steady for hours with no problems. You just have to time it so you leave it sit for 20 seconds between bags, which is usually about as fast as you can go anyway. I have also burnt out several food saver specials but this one works well.
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Spend the bucks and get one. Those food saver units are destine fore the landfill before to long,no fix no parts BS
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As you, have burned up several sealers- but have found this one to be the best so far. Can run continuously, with occasional cooling down of the sealing strip. So far happy with this one. Hope you are as satisfied with yours as I am with mine.
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We abandoned the sealer and donated it after several unsuccessful sealing attempts. Since you're looking for batteries I'm hoping you are having better outcome. No idea about batteries. sorry...
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No it would not be considered continuous duty, because it's only 9 hours a day. But you can run it continuously without a problem.
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i've used the ziploc vacuum sealer system and the foodsaver system prior to ordering the gamesaver, all models did what i expected and easy to use, but the ziploc system burned out after about 8 mos. the previous foodsaver system that i owned was one of the first models and is still in use, a friend "borrowed" it and i said keep it, i'll order myself a new one. moral of the story, you get what you pay for and foodsaver is the better brand over the ziploc!
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Don't know. How old is machine? How long did you run it, at what temp? I've never run mine more than 4 hours, as it seems to dry things out quickly, even when making jerky. Did the heating element go out? Did the circuit blow? Too many variables.
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The unit it's controlling is a 7 cubic foot chest freezer converted to a refrigerator. The compressor will run from a minute and a half to two minutes.Then it shuts off its off for about an hour and a half to two hours.
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Great question to which I have no answer. We go through a bag in a month or so and it is always fine. I don't see why you couldn't freeze it and/or use a vac sealer to extend the life if you are concerned about your usage rate.
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I would not purchase this particular machine.it does not create a good seal and it's cheap because it doesn't do as advertised and in my 40years of office work, I know what the end product should look like.I'll give you mine.
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Cut a small strip of the quilted side of a foodsaver bag. Place it at the top of the mylar bag. (The part that will go in the chamber) It will vacuum like a champ. You might have to press seal 2x as these are very thick and the vacuum sealers aren't built to seal them. Then I would advise following up sealing with a hot iron to be sure. I do this all the time & it works wonderfully. But I still add the oxygen absorbers before I vacuum seal.
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the compressor runs based on what the temperature from the unit is set to. My fridge is in the garage so it has to run more with the heat in there. When it is cold it barely runs since I keep the temperature at about 68 degrees. So the length of time it runs is enough to keep the temperature you have it set to. many factors may vary; quality of fridge and where the fridge will be located. hope it helps. God Bless!
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Only a couple hours in my experience--and like many people, I returned one because of its short run time, and the replacement isn't any better. MAYBE they're improved the device since then--the reviews at Amazon have longer run times, but I wouldn't depend on it to run a compressor-like device for eight hours....
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Polyethylene for sure of differing thicknesses. The sealer uses heat to seal so I guess any thermoplastic might work. I use the sealer for 1-6mil polyethylene bags. The sealer has an adjustable setting that you vary for different thicknesses--I assume it is a timer circuit. In any event the heat element shuts off after an adjustable period for different thicknesses.
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Either someone doesn't know the methodology of use or they received an improperly functioning unit. I am on my third FoodSaver.......the first two were of the more economical variety and didn't last for the heavy use I put them to.......this one functions they way it was meant to........no problems! Just learn HOW to use it.....read the book for heaven's sake. I have a large garden and put up huge amounts of frozen produce, freeze large amounts of wild game and beef, chicken and fish. Wouldn't be without it.
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It worked really well for my application (Igloo mini fridge). However be very carefull there is a chance that the compressor can fail internally and over heat. If possible keep the overload circuit in line. I had a compressor fail and get really hot. Cap worked well and relay but the overload did not seem to cut power if the compressor internally shorts. I used these to replace the relay that seemed to be the weakest link in these small refridgerators. Hopefully this helps.
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You should really ask the company, but in my opinion,it is for a couple of hours. If you leave any household machine on for days, it will burn up. See other reviews on how these machines failed.
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I too own an old Foodsaver vac. I had to cut the gasket in order for it to fit. It seems to work just fine for sealing but I haven't extracted air since buying it.
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This is my second Foodsaver, an upgrade from my first one bought via infomercial. It's fabulous. I've used the first one to seal other types of bags, but I have not tried it with the new one. However, I can tell you that you can seal without using the vacuum function first. So it will probably work just fine.