Mixed reviews. do you press the "ball" on top to release the air within as to create a vacuum?thanks, Pam
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No, you do not press anything. The red center contains a ball inside to keep oxygen from coming into the canister by gravity, but CO2 gas from the coffee can leak out of the canister by forcing the ball our of the way when pressure builds up in the can for escaping coffee gasses.
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Great product. Works very well. You remove a small plastic pin from the inside and it then allows pressure/gases to escape and not return. No pumping required. Coffee Beans give off gas, which is what you want. The Coffee's natural CO2 out gassing process pushes out the air (and O2). This process keeps our coffee beans fresh.
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Pam...I didn't like the Bean Safe and returned it. I DID buy a total of 4 of the Planetary Design Airscape canisters. They come in different sizes and colors and they keep my beans and fresh ground coffee FRESH :-)
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No, this unit is not vacuumed sealed. The orange ball on top is a rubber pocket with basically a marble inside. It acts like a check valve. It lets the gas out, but will not let air into the container.
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The ball is not a valve. There is no mechanism on either side of it that actually closes to prevent the flow of air either into or out of the canister. I know the description makes it sound like it may be more than that, but at least the one I have simply has a hole cut in both sides.
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No Pamela, The continer has 4 snaps to lock it. Do not push the valve, it will come out so you can wash it if necessary. When you lock Beansafe, the valve releases the gasses from inside and keeps air from coming back it. It is the only container to keep coffee fresh. You can store beans or grounds. Just close the container and it does the rest. Thank you
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Are you pushing down on the grey button on top of the vacuume cleaner beside the handle? You have to push the button down, then pull the canister out. The top fits more snug than the last one I had. I have to hold the canister between my knees, then turn the top and pull it up. I'm hoping it will get easier the more times I do it! Hope this information is helpful :0)
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Well, I had an extra small one so I put a throw pillow in it and tried to roll out the air, and I think you can do it that way. The valve is kind of in the middle of the bag, so you'd have to roll it from both ends. It may not be quite as efficient as using a vacuum, but it can be done.
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Yes=it comes with vacuum bag,but high-velocity nozzle is a ?. It does put out alot of air.I hop this helps you.
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No. But you can leave a small opening when you zip close the bag and put the vacuum hose there to such out the air and close it entirely when you are done.
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Suzanne, I am having the same difficulties with this vacuum. I usually cannot get it open to take out the dirt and dog hair, so I end up pulling it out with my fingers - YUK! I finally was able to get the entire thing apart to wash it all and there is debris behind the screen that I have no idea how to get out, so I just kept forcing water through it...very frustrating. I am sorry that I bought this vacuum. It was a lot of hype over nothing.
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Hi! I love these and they're easy to use! Hold the bottle part down with one hand firmly over the neck of he bottle, and pull the vacuum part up several times until the a great deal of the air has been sucked out of the bottle. It'll get harder and harder to pump with each pull. To remove, just pull the entire thing off. Hope this helps!
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Its so easy, it takes about 2 min with a small shop vac and you reverse the hook up so it blows air instead of vacuums. I do this for air mattresses, floating island I have and a 12' floating trampoline. I use the small "Stinger" Vac available from Home Depot for about $40, a little more than a 12v mini useless pump.
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I just cup my hand/ fingers and go slowly.....the plastic part on top either opens using the slider or you can take it completely off and load. I tried to use a small funnel I had for my shark steamer but the balls were too large. Good thought, but didn't work. A small funnel could work, but it actually doesn't take too long using your hand, I do it over the sink with the trap in so I don't lose any balls.
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No... It just has to be pushed forward... Like the way you would push a vacuum. It won't pop while being pulled back. If it's rolling forward and not popping, then I would definitely say yours is defective and return it. (The center should be popping up causing the balls to pop).
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I do not use the vacuum in my bedrooms (hardwood floors), however I use it under my couch and living room chairs. It is not that it gets so flat but rather that as you turn it, it "rests" on the ball That position allows the head to fit easily under narrow openings. I use my vacuum almost everyday, it's terrific!
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There is a picture on the side of the vacuum. It's tricky and you need the tool to grab and twist it on, but it can be done. Hope that helps.
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Yes, but it does require a little effort. Much like pumping a bicycle tire with a hand held. Recommend pushing out all the air my smooshing it so save time/energy.
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Yes, you can. But just push the seal button and open the unit after about 5 to 7 seconds. No vacuum.
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Well the air exaust port is on the top of the canister and is filtered so it pretty much expells air in a straight colum of air.You really have to be over the vacuum to feel the exaust.
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You release the vacuum by just pressing on the side of the Check Valve that sits atop the lid. See http://youtu.be/wJbVzBciQcY
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It does not have suction. It does pull air in (and came with some little foam beads to suck up) but it's not really effective even with those (and that's just going to be a headache you don't want to get started). I git the impression reading about the vacuum and reviewing the manual that it used to have more legit suction (it's certainly laid out like a real vacuum) but that it was toned down over safety concerns.