How do you open the bags after sealing? Is it a permanent seal?
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It is permanent as long as it was sealed properly. However, it is not a perfect tool and I only use it to seal things temporarily. If the bag you are sealing is thin, it might also burn through and tear the bag.
903215
Hi, it definitely is not a permanent seal! I guess it opens like any other sealed bag (not too difficult), that's once you get it to seal......
903216
You would open it just like how you would open a bag fresh from the grocery store. Not permanent.
1326750
Yes, that should do it. Try to make sure when you open it that you don't rip/tear the bag but a nice cut just under the seal would be the best. Then just use a hot iron to reseal being careful not to over heat the bag.
2079396
The bag was sealed shut. It does have a zip lock to reseal after initial opening of the bag .
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Actually, there is a way to do it: cut strips of Foodsaver bags about 1" x 6" and discard the smooth side. Insert the checkered strip lengthwise into the bag, leaving about 1/2" sticking out. Seal as usual (with oxygen absorbers), making sure the strip is pushed down into the vacuum chamber. The checkered strip serves as a pathway for the air to be pulled out of the bag.I have an almost 100% success rate using my $30 Rival vacuum sealer. Never had a problem with the sealer not being hot enough.
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This is a ziplock type/ stay fresh bag so don't worry about opening it. After you open it and use it you simply zip it shut again for continued use.
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I didn't get an image to your question so I think you are asking about the Ziploc Storage bags, if so they stay sealed for almost forever, you can unseal and reseal, they are the best!
377111
They stay sealed until you open them. No leaks, just one time use & not reliable after that
526627
It depends upon the contents. If it's compressible, like clothing, you can press over the contents with a book, fold the bag where it is empty, then seal.
1988976
it's like a Zip Lock Bag, after unrolling from the velcro, peel open the top like a plastic Zip Lock Storage Bag.It REALLY seals well.
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The Vacupack Elite has been able to seal any brand bag I've tried. There are really good deals on bags on Amazon. However, when I run low on bags I buy whatever the local stores offer. It's still the best sealer I've ever used. BTW, I've sealed zippered bags before, too just to see how it would do it without melting through the bag. Just turn the temp down. I still recommend bags designed for sealing.
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I assume you are talking about the plastic thingy that helps you seal the bag. Use(slide) the thingy as you close the top of the bag. Hope this helps.
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No you can't, they have a special place to seal. They are extremely durable & I put things in a cheap baggie and then in the heavy duty re-seal bags from Waring, sounds counter-intuitive, but they wash out easier. I have yet to order additional bags. They wash out very well and last.
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Make sure the black tape is still in place, after getting the bag off, then reduce the amount of time for sealing. Also, allow some cooling down time in-between seals. This is not a commercial machine and it is made for domestic use.
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What you do is lightly clamp the Euro Sealer where you want to seal a bag and pull it slowly from one side of bag to other. The secret is learning how slowly/quickly to pull it across a bag and what thicknesses of bags - plastic or foil - it will work on. It takes getting used to. Also, it's cheaply made and part of the sealing head wouldn't turn off unless you took the battery out.
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These are not self sealing. These bags require use of a bag sealer or tape.
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Cut to side, then you seal one end with the heat sealer, the place food in the bag, and put the open end in the sealer. The sealer sucks the air out before it heat seals the end. Each foodsaver is a little different so follow the directions, it's pretty easy.
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I have not tried to seal other bags but it does seal without vacuum packing. Love it!!!