How long does it take to seal a bag?
1994308
I just got mine and I am not happy with how long it takes. It takes 60 seconds to seal even if you are using a roll and just sealing one end to make a bag. You then have to wait another minute to suck the air and seal the other end. That is a long time of holding the lid down.
1994309
The amount of time used to seal the bag would depend on the size and contents of the bag.
1994310
In my personal opinion I wouldn't buy this machine. It didn't work a all for me
1994311
It depends on the size of the bag. Not long at all. I love this device. I have saved money by using it. You should play with it to get used to using it as with anything new. Ive found it to be worth having.
804146
Refrigerated after opening in a sealed bag. It should last until you use it up.......
1736856
They generally have a shelf life of 2 years. Army Medical Department (AMEDD) has determined that the shelf life is relative to packaging deterioration. This assumes that the chest seal has been stored in its issued condition in the M3, M7, etc. Aid Bag. I am fairly confident that if it was stored in a temperature controlled environment with no moisture, it could last for several years (4-6?) without becoming unusable. The pliability is important to its sealing properties. The 'use-by' date is still a good guideline.
1394889
We recommend allowing 20 seconds between seals. Under heavy usage the vacuum sealer will shut off automatically and the red light will flash. In this case, you will need to wait 20 minutes for the appliance to cool down before continuing to vacuum and seal.
975400
They recommend overnight. You can make it dry faster (2 hours) by mixing it with Cotol-240 (tm). The seam sealer contains toluene and you must store it in the freezer. My husband repaired the hole I was having trouble with so I did not know all of this. He just put it on our garments and let it dry overnght.
190772
I only use the bag to bring frozen foods home from the grocery store. They're not in the bag for more than 1/2 hour. They're still frozen when I get them home.
382862
at least twice as long. If you're planning to keep for a LONG time use green bags
1345218
I seal mine up in an airtight container as soon as I open it. A five pound bag last me a month and the last grind is as fresh as the first.
573825
You can adjust the time that the vacuum pump runs before the bag is sealed. There is also a "stop" button which will interrupt the vacuum cycle and start the sealing process immediately. I've used my sealer regularly for almost two years, and other than fine tuning the vacuum cycle time when I first got the unit, I've seldom adjusted the time or sealing setting, and I don't recall ever using the "stop" button. Overall, I am very satisfied with this sealer.
1629895
I've sealed 7 bags and have only opend one.Was a little wrikle but hung the trousers up and in a few hours wrinkles were goneTo me the psace saved and the convenence was and is worth some wrinkles.Most of todays fabrics will smooth out after being hung up.
900226
I'd say at least a month; probably more. I have two adult females and my current bag has already lasted considerably longer than that.
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......
518391
Yes, I always pull out the sealed bag a bit, maybe 1/4 or 1/2 inch, and seal again to make sure it is sealed for sure. I've had just one seal not heat well and there goes the vacuum and the food!
2077452
The key to getting a good seal is if the bag is not filled completely. I just squeeze the air out and roll the top over a couple of times and I get a perfectly dry seal every time.
1139432
There are several ways to seal them. You can buy a thermal sealer designed for the bags, or the most economical way is to use a metal level and an iron. YouTube is a really good resource for this. If you're sealing food don't forget to buy the oxygen absorbers it's amazing how well they work.
1139431
they have sealers, but i just use an iron. place bag in bucket and fill , leaving enough room to seal, about 4-5 in. place a wooden dowel under bag, and seal from BOTH ends leaving a small opening to put in the oxygen absorbers. push out remaining air and finish sealing. the bags will end up looking as if there is no air in bag.
2094595
I've had mine a couple months now. I always press the air out before resealing the bag and it stays fresh and dry.