Just opened mine. Realize hey don't work with the hand pump that is designed for the quart bags. How do they work?
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hi friend: i also got taken on this offer. the bags they sent me were for use in a commerical unit. as i stated earlier, i am donating mine to the amvets and hope they can use them. take care, ron
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Thanks for your comments I've had similar problems like with your mother, I'm sending back 4 bags that leak really bad hopefully this was just a bad batch I really want to like the product and when the bags do seal properly it an incredible little system I actually bought it to compliment my more expensive Food Saver Say could you post again and let me know how your mothers new bags work out. Thanks!
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Not sure as I only have a hand pump. Good question hand pumping is tiresome.
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The pump that came with this thing is awful, I ordered a regular standard hand air pump, you pull that little white plug out of the ball completely, and insert the pump into the hole, when you're done, just pop the plug back in.
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I did not have this experience. I use the FoodSaver hand electric pump. Things to consider: before sealing, make sure the zip is sealed securely (no food particles or debris in the zip lock portion), and press the zip lock firmly against a flat surface to ensure a solid seal.
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Moisten your forefinger and thumb. This creates a resistive surface between the two. Put the end of the bag between the finger and thumb and rub the finger and thumb together. This should start the bag to open on the end. If not, you are on the wrong end and then turn the bag to the other end and try it again. Sounds like a lot of work but it's not. Be patient, it does work. Good luck.
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It`s work like a primitive hand pump - move the upper part of this device up and down. For opening just pull it up.
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it is a little tricky but does work. Most of the time I use the ziplock one that is a hand pump instead of the handheld vacuum sealer.
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I use a Coleman battery operated pump. I have never used a hand pump. It might take you some time.
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they are sort of like a fancy, sterile, double zip ziplock bag. I just take the collector bottles off the pump and pour them right into the bags. The bags do not attach to your machine at all. I hope that helps
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There is a funnel sort of attachment (bottom left of image) that connects to the pump and the bag hands off of the funnel from the hooks. I never used it though because I was afraid of spilling.
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Possibly, if your existing pump is strong enough to overcome the leather check-valves inside the hand-pump. And if your existing pump isn't strong enough, you could always take the hand-pump apart and remove the check-valves. Bottom line is yes.
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I have even gotten the ziplock hand pump bags to work with this thing. As long as it's the right material, it will work.
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I think you should be directing your question to someone else--I just purchased Oreck bags that did not fit my model. Good luck !
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Looking at the picture of the hand pump I would say that it is not compatible.
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I have had a problem on a few occasions where I couldn't fill it. I just took the pump off and put it back on again while pushing down harder. It worked then. Hope that helps. I have only used a small hand pump too.
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I only have a full size food saver so really can't answer. Sorry. I didn't know they made a hand held one...interesting! I would imagine it would work with both as long as u could fit the hose on...but don't know for sure.