What is the duty cycle of this sealer? Can it be run continuously for several hours? I've burned out several FoodSaver units processing large batches.
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I have run it for hours with no problems or breaks. The only time it rests is waiting on the vacuum to release the lid. That's it.
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I use mine regularly for processing large batches of fish and have run it steady for hours with no problems. You just have to time it so you leave it sit for 20 seconds between bags, which is usually about as fast as you can go anyway. I have also burnt out several food saver specials but this one works well.
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Spend the bucks and get one. Those food saver units are destine fore the landfill before to long,no fix no parts BS
207198
As you, have burned up several sealers- but have found this one to be the best so far. Can run continuously, with occasional cooling down of the sealing strip. So far happy with this one. Hope you are as satisfied with yours as I am with mine.
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I use my vacuum sealer to seal chopped chicken meat I purchase large amounts and it is great to put them in portion sizes and freeze... been doing this since I purchased the unit and have had no problem whatsoever! Great machine.
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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.
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We have used this when doing chicken, and deer. We have sealed for several hours already and have had no issues I think we had it running for about 2 hours and still worked great the next time, you just need to be careful that there isn't much liquid in if you are just doing the bags. We love ours and have used it a lot and it works great.
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I use mine in Food Saver model V2244. It's also called a Bag Sealer on the bottom of the machine where the serial # and other info is. This is a manual machine, where you put product in the bag, because 3 sides are already sealed, then lay the unsealed top edge into the trough (this trough collects any water/juice from product). Close machine and select your choice of just plain seal, or vacuum and seal. These generic bags work every bit as well for me, as the more expensive bags from the Food Saver brand. Many of the bags I've seen in grocery stores indicate they can be used for Food Saver brand as well as Seal-A-Meal brand. This is just my personal experience, hope it helps. I use mine in Food Saver model V2244. It's also called a Bag Sealer on the bottom of the machine where the serial # and other info is. This is a manual machine, where you put product in the bag, because 3 sides are already sealed, then lay the unsealed top edge into the trough (this trough collects any water/juice from product). Close machine and select your choice of just plain seal, or vacuum and seal. These generic bags work every bit as well for me, as the more expensive bags from the Food Saver brand. Many of the bags I've seen in grocery stores indicate they can be used for Food Saver... » Read More I use mine in Food Saver model V2244. It's also called a Bag Sealer on the bottom of the machine where the serial # and other info is. This is a manual machine, where you put product in the bag, because 3 sides are already sealed, then lay the unsealed top edge into the trough (this trough collects any water/juice from product). Close machine and select your choice of just plain seal, or vacuum and seal. These generic bags work every bit as well for me, as the more expensive bags from the Food Saver brand. Many of the bags I've seen in grocery stores indicate they can be used for Food Saver brand as well as Seal-A-Meal brand. This is just my personal experience, hope it helps. « Show Less
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So far i've just used the Food Saver brand of bags. But you should be able to use any bags. I'm not happy with the performance of my Rival vacuum sealer though. It worked great the first few times using it. We haven't used it very often and we are already having problems with it. It's suctioning fine but the sealer does not kick in to seal. We've only had it for around 6 months. We keep the rubber part that does the seal protected so it doesn't dry out or flatten by wrapping it in the original packaging and still it's not working propertly. So, I don't recommend this product.
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I've run my previous one for twelve hours or longer. However, I burnt it out when I let it run dry overnight. I'm sure it would have continued to run, had there been water to pump. The unit is so good, for so little money, I bought another.
38638
We run our compressors to cycle between 115psi off and 95psi on,have not had any problems yet ,keep it lubricated
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I vacuum sealed 5 rolls of ribeye steaks and used it continously for 2 hours. I also used it to put up 5 bushels of peas for 2 and 1/2 hours and have not had any problems yet.
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Not continuously. Not enough cfm. Short bursts are ok with the impact. I used it with my 3/8 and it worked beautifully. Also just used it twice for some small sandblasting. After 30-45 minutes continuous, it made a lot of moisture. So I hooked up an extra filter and that helped a lot. If I needed more cfm, I would buy two of these because they are so unbelievably quiet. I'll never go back to the noisy, regular compressor.
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you don't want to use it more than 30 minutes. It is extremely nosey. It is like a 12 volt air compressor.
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Still working. Put it in a couple months ago. The 3 in one won't go bad. An old compressor might burn out with the hard start after a year or maybe more, but that is probably due more to the condition of the compressor than the 3 in 1. I would not put one on for newer frisge/freezers. Get the OEM part if you can. If the fridge isn't worth the cost of the oem part, or its not available, then buy this product. Its not a magic bullet. Its a 15 dollar part. If used in the correct application, its well worth the money.
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I dont think it can work continuously for along time because it should overheat. There is another model with heat fans I think it can work for longer time without overheating. However I think this one can process 2 cows but you need to let it rest if you feel it have became hot. The company website says: Grinds 175 to 225 Lbs Per Hour on HIGH SPEED Grinds 110 to 140 Lbs Per Hour on LOW SPEED
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We sterilize after every use. We intend to start taking it to work, and the plan is to throw everything into the lunch bag and that goes in the fridge. If you need to pump more than once a shift (lucky you), I'd suggest picking up a second set of cups/valves/bottles and have that ready to go rather than re-using during the day. The vacuum hose and base unit shouldn't be getting milk into them and remain sanitary. BTW, our Target has a nice selection of spares and extras if we need something right away.
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As I reviewed this product is trash. My seal lasted about as long as yours. Really did not want to spend for a true vacuum sealer but...
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Hey, I've had it just over a year. I use it maybe once a month or two, since I make a big batch and freeze them. It still works like new, no problems, but I can't say how it would do under harder use. The only concern I would have is the durability of the coating, but it's been fine so far.
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It worked really well for my application (Igloo mini fridge). However be very carefull there is a chance that the compressor can fail internally and over heat. If possible keep the overload circuit in line. I had a compressor fail and get really hot. Cap worked well and relay but the overload did not seem to cut power if the compressor internally shorts. I used these to replace the relay that seemed to be the weakest link in these small refridgerators. Hopefully this helps.