is it possible to put a vacuum hose over the one very valve to suck air out? (like larger storage bags)
1454350
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.
1454351
I doubt it, due to the construction and mechanism of how the bag works. I found that I was able to suction out a good amount by hand rolling the bag and pushing down with my own body weight. It's really easy and super convenient to use especially if your traveling without a vacuum.
917339
if you have a "shop" vac that has an air out port that you reverse the hose on... and then maybe use some duct tape.... in a pinch... I could make that happen...but not with a regular vacuum..... USE A HAIR DRYER on cool and fill a little at a time if you really stuck!
1609216
Open the valve to let most of the air out, then I use the Shop Vac to get all the air out before rolling it up.
509877
Yes. Close smaller jar with its lid very, very lightly closed against its glass edge. Put it in the larger jar or vacuum canister. Suck the air out of the larger jar. The vacuum in the larger jar will also suck the air out of the smaller jar and suck its lid tight. Break the vacuum on the large jar and remove the small jar. Then give the lid on the small jar a good twist to seal it tight. I've done this with no problem at all. Although, I'm using a DIY system made from a bicycle pump. It can pull about 25 inches Hg of vacuum !!!
1534804
Yes, but sometimes you will need to place the vacuum head over the larger particle.
884980
I just checked the manual. There is no area to hook up a vacuum hose. Sorry.
263600
You can definitely use the ziplock-and-squeeze approach. And you'll need to do that if there's a lot of liquid in the bag. I just think that vacuum sealers are cool.
859922
I think you would have to do a lot of modifying to make that work! The opening to the air mattress is designed for a vacuum cleaner hose. At least, that is my recollection. I haven't used the mattress in a few months.
1904997
I've been able to use tire inflating fittings from Lowe's as well as my little dust blower fitting which uses a standard quick connect on the bottom. However, you won't get much force as the only air stored at high pressure is the air in the line. I think you would have to make the compressor go into a small tank (2 or 5 gallon) to reliably blow dust around or air up balloons.
2142381
standard no, if you get the extra large ziplock storage bag and vacum the air out yes.
1966835
I don't see why you couldn't air it up with another unit. It would just be a matter of adapting the fill port size. It comes with some adaptors, maybe they would fit your pump, but then there is duct tape.
601841
yes you can. the problem is that without a vacuum no matter you do, you will not be able to get all the air out.
968384
yes. We have this same extension hose but we had to remove the little "tabs" on the one end. This makes a great extension for getting to high places without lifting the vacuum off the floor.
1934620
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.
1696981
The vaccuum really sucks all the air out. Squishing it won't do the full purpose
704483
I would buy some of those thick storage bags that you can attach a vacuum cleaner to! You know, the ones you can put clothes in etc...This would do a great job of removing all the air and would only take a few seconds to do. I should probably patent this idea!
158533
We found that putting a clothes pin around the valve to "pinch" the valve open lets you get the air out more easily. Gave up on the quick pump and just pushed out air by hand.