Has anyone else had problems with the seal? I vacuum sealed it but the air had all returned within 24 hours.
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My quess is that you didn't have the zipper part totally closed. Be sure to use the little white zipper aid to held close the bag and redo it. If it still leaks,you might have a small hole in your bag.
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I had the same problem with only one bag , but the rest worked perfectly. I'm very happy though
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The same thing happened with the very large bag. The others are OK a month now!
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I don't think that the air lasted an hour with mine....I was very disapointed
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Yes. The smaller bags have held their seal longer, but I've generally been having the same issue. It doesn't look like the bags have any punctures or tears, so the problem is either in the valve, or the seal -- the seal itself is not very well-designed, as you keep it very flat to prevent any creases in the seal (which make be a source of leaks). There is a "pincher" tool to help straighten out the seal, but it's not really effective -- a zip-top may have been better. All in all, I would not buy this product again.
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I have had no problem with the seal. I pressed the seal together so hard that my fingers hurt and I also went back and forth with the white closure 4 or 5 times before I used the vacuum on it. All of my seals have held and it has been over a month now and none have opened up. I think that you have to make sure the two zipper seals are tightly together before using the vacuum. Good luck, I hope this helps.
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I had similar problem , air leaked from trigger , contact the company directly they were great to deal with !!!! Good luck
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vacuum seal that is the only way to go or else make sure if not keep it in refragator !!!
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That happened to me a couple of times. I found that if you simply press down lightly on the front when you press start it'll create that vacuum seal.
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I didn't have any problem with the seal, but I don't know what exactly you are referring to. The seal was in good shape when I opened the top, and it came off without much effort. I hope that helps! David
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I just folded the top over and clipped it shut. I was just thinking the other day I ought to take out a small jar full to use and use my vacuum sealer to seal up the rest. There's so much in the bag!
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I would have to agree, it sounds like the gasket isn't sealing properly. Just be sure there is no obstruction in either the lid vent or the vent hole of the weight. Mine has worked very well with no problems for a while now. Sounds like the seal isn't quite aligning.
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If they are sealed when you put them away, my thought is you have a bad batch. A different vaccum should not make a difference as long as it sucks all the air out
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Our problem was with the "fit" of the tank where it seated/sealed with the suction system. The vacuum pump worked. I have found in the past that when a major component of a lower end vacuum cleaner goes bad that repair is as expensive as replacement. Our Bissell now works ok after some adjustment and I will modify my previous criticism. I hope this helps to avoid wasting time and money.
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I don't recall that the seal was "airtight" once opened, and the inside did not have an extra lining. It seemed to "keep" very well, but I supposed you could break it up and vacuum seal what isn't used in the near term.
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This is the second unit I have owned and have not experienced an air loss. Is it perhaps leaking at the coupling to your air hose? Some times you have to change out the quick disconnect couplings. If it is leaking elsewhere, send it back for an exchange if it is still in warranty. This brand is very light duty, but works well for me.
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I'm having the same problem . Don't know why . Just bought last year. Not happy with product, seems like the hose isn't long enough. Tried with regular vacuum hose and it worked a lot better but not great . Found it easier to just do it the old fashion way.
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Once done blowing up close the flap and push it in so its flush. If air is leaking there may be a break in a seam I think mine are fine but defects cab happen. Hope this helps.
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I found the prefilter to be a bit loose fitting as well. My laser particle counter confirmed that the unit was blowing about 1,200 particles per cubic foot, indicating that some air is bypassing the filters. I scotch taped the entire prefilter around the edges, and the count dropped to about 100 particles, so almost a complete seal. I would recommend you try this to get better results.
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I tried it on a bag of M&Ms and it sealed it but didn't vacuum seal it. It made the noise like it was trying to suck the air out but didn't.
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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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Check the O-ring. Also watch for cracks in the "U" tube along the seam as it will suck air and cause the GPH to go way down. Mine started to suck air along the seam shortly after getting it. I contacted AquaClear and they wanted me to purchase a new one even though it was less than 3 months old and still under warranty. Terrible customer support. I avoid AquaClear (and all Hagen) products like the plague now. Both my 30 and 70 models have the same issue and now sit in the very box they came in.... sadly I purchased nearly $200 in filter supplies/media for these as well. I just cut the stuff open and use it in my new filters. Return it if you can. Check the O-ring. Also watch for cracks in the "U" tube along the seam as it will suck air and cause the GPH to go way down. Mine started to suck air along the seam shortly after getting it. I contacted AquaClear and they wanted me to purchase a new one even though it was less than 3 months old and still under warranty. Terrible customer support. I avoid AquaClear (and all Hagen) products like the plague now. Both my 30 and 70 models have the same issue and now sit in the very box they came in.... sadly I purchased nearly $200 in filter supplies/media for these as well. I just cut... » Read More Check the O-ring. Also watch for cracks in the "U" tube along the seam as it will suck air and cause the GPH to go way down. Mine started to suck air along the seam shortly after getting it. I contacted AquaClear and they wanted me to purchase a new one even though it was less than 3 months old and still under warranty. Terrible customer support. I avoid AquaClear (and all Hagen) products like the plague now. Both my 30 and 70 models have the same issue and now sit in the very box they came in.... sadly I purchased nearly $200 in filter supplies/media for these as well. I just cut the stuff open and use it in my new filters. Return it if you can. « Show Less