Can they be used with a vacuum sealer such as Food Saver?
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It seems to me, that gas and germs always pass from high pressure side to low pressure side. Pulling a vacuum for short term or moderately long term storage would be OK, but for long term storage it would be self defeating.
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I would not recommend tryihg to seal mylar bags with a Food Saver. The food saver heat strip does not get hot enough to seal the mylar. When I store food in mylar, I put in a dessicant, an O2 absorber, press out all the air I can, and heat seal with an iron. I then observe the bag for contraction due to air absorption by the O2 absorber. If it contracts as if under a vacuum, then I know my seal is good, and the oxygen is being absorbed and vacuum maintained. If this doesn't happen, I open the bag, put another O2 absorber and reseal. When I heat seal with my iron, I have a certain setting where I can just iron it right on the mylar - it seals, but doesn't melt.
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hello mister and missus sleepy here. this is Mark here. as to your question can mylar bags be used with the food saver, my understanding is not very well but they do work um but its not that great. but apparently well enough to remove most of the air and then when you put the deoxygenater in with the food then that should be sufficient. I hope that answers your question um go on YouTube there are videos on the subject.
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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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I would not recommend tryihg to seal mylar bags with a Food Saver. The food saver heat strip does not get hot enough to seal the mylar. When I store food in mylar, I put in a dessicant, an O2 absorber, press out all the air I can, and heat seal with an iron. I then observe the bag for contraction due to air absorption by the O2 absorber. If it contracts as if under a vacuum, then I know my seal is good, and the oxygen is being absorbed and vacuum maintained. If this doesn't happen, I open the bag, put another O2 absorber and reseal. When I heat seal with my iron, I have a certain setting where I can just iron it right on the mylar - it seals, but doesn't melt. I would not recommend tryihg to seal mylar bags with a Food Saver. The food saver heat strip does not get hot enough to seal the mylar. When I store food in mylar, I put in a dessicant, an O2 absorber, press out all the air I can, and heat seal with an iron. I then observe the bag for contraction due to air absorption by the O2 absorber. If it contracts as if under a vacuum, then I know my seal is good, and the oxygen is being absorbed and vacuum maintained. If this doesn't happen, I open the bag, put another O2 absorber and reseal. When I heat seal with my iron, I have a certain setting... » Read More I would not recommend tryihg to seal mylar bags with a Food Saver. The food saver heat strip does not get hot enough to seal the mylar. When I store food in mylar, I put in a dessicant, an O2 absorber, press out all the air I can, and heat seal with an iron. I then observe the bag for contraction due to air absorption by the O2 absorber. If it contracts as if under a vacuum, then I know my seal is good, and the oxygen is being absorbed and vacuum maintained. If this doesn't happen, I open the bag, put another O2 absorber and reseal. When I heat seal with my iron, I have a certain setting where I can just iron it right on the mylar - it seals, but doesn't melt. « Show Less
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The answer is yes for this and most vacuum bags. Using these bags requires that you have a Vacuum Chamber as they will not work with the Food Saver style where you place the open edge of the bag between a clamping system. I have used these bags for soups, stews, and several other things. I usually drop the bag into water and bring to a boil or proper temperature. On occasion I've used them in the microwave. Do some research from the manufacture and be sure to include instructions for your customers.
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Hi John, yes, probably. I bought some vacuum rolls by mistake. I used my sous vide bag sealer and it worked fine. I'm guessing that your food saver machine also seals bags by melting the plastic.
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I'm not sure, as I've never tried it. They do seal well without much effort on your part though.
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i looked up the seal a meal machine and if the food saver or ziploc bags from the store work on this machine then these bags should be able to work fine without a problem. Ive learned that any bag that has the channnels on one side for the air will work for most sealers
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Yes you can. I suggest double seal on both ends.Also I suggest food saver bags, some other brands are just not up there in quality. The price difference is well worth it.
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This works great with my food saver for sealing jars. I do not have a hand held so I can't comment. I do know that most Food Saver brand use the same parts.
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You could if they worked. They do not seal properly and they don't hold the vacuum seal. I would have sent them back, but I threw away the return info. They are junk!
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Yes these worked really well with my Foodsaver. I am still using them and they are just as good as the Foodsaver ones.
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I have a Food Saver and they are compatible with that. I cannot answer for other brands. The distributor should be able to help you.
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A foodsaver vacuum sealer works, you can also use an impulse sealer. I have heard of people using an iron as well but I haven't tried that.
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I don't have experience using foodsaver accessories with my MaxVac, but that doesn't mean they won't work. I have used FoodSaver bags! I would purchase the vacuum hose accessory offered through LEM if you plan on sealing canisters. If the FoodSaver hose fits, try it out! Either way, I'm very pleased with my MaxVac and would not hesitate to recommend it!
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I would think so.. I tried sealing food in an old potato chip bag using a hot knife to seal.. IT WORKS! so i'd think it should work with FoodSaver. Potato Chip Bag material is very superior and keeps vacuum for a long time.
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Not sure, similar to Foodsavers & work perfectly in mine.... Happy with them.Al
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Don't know. I only use them for dry food to keep the ants out in the summer. The fridge might affect the seal.
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Don't know if they work with the Food Saver sealing. The hand pump is easy to use however they don't last that long. I have had them for over a year now and they don't seal anymore. I probably shouldn't have put the lids in the dishwasher though. My shipment also had a damaged lid, one of the flaps that clamps down was broken off.
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I've not tried. I don't think it would make a proper seal. I use them on gallon glass jugs and half gallon.