can this be used for vacuum bags packing? as i store most of things in vacuum space saving bags.
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I don't know for sure but it does have a lot of suction. You might want to try contacting Bissell and asking them.
924817
I don't know, but as Judy below says, it does have a lot of power and may be able to do so.
924818
Yes, it should work just fine with vacuum bags. I have to hold down my small rugs when vacuuming cuz the vac sucks up the whole rug. Good suction.
924819
I have not specifically used it for that but I think it would work very well. It's size and maneuverability and suction power would make it ideal for taking it from room to room where you may wish to store items.
924820
I've never used those handy storage vacuum sealed bags, but the vacuum should have enough power to do that. Judy
924821
I think it can be used for vacuum packing because it has a lot of suction. I too have to sometimes hold my small rugs down.
924822
i don't know but it does have great suction-strongest i've experienced with a bagless vaccuum.
2186445
I don't think it can. I know that's not what it's intended for. It's best you buy this one with F&G; bags. There's a shake out type bag that looks like this but it doesn't work well. After a few times from removing it on and off the rubber seal on the bottom where it connects to the dirt dispenser on the vacuum itself, wears out.
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Yes you can. Just put the adapter that came with this unit on the bottom and connect the plastic hose. I don't know if you will achieve as good a vacuum as you would with one of the regular bag sealing units but it can be done. I can get pretty good results with other plastic container food saver units using this small sealer. The best answer is to go ahead and give it a try and if it works for you, do it.
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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!
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I use it for vacuum sealing bulk meats I buy; I use it for vacuum sealing bulk frozen vegetables; I use it to seal items for my bug out bag; I use it to vacuum seal dried fruits; I use it to vacuum seal tobacco for trading if the SHTF...lots of things to use it for really.
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Its hard to say without know what your trying to seal, but it won't pull a complete vacuum if there are gaps where air can get trapped, its not powerful enough for that. It helps to arrange the food so that it is at the bottom of the bag and compacted as much as possible before hand.
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That is what I use them for. Note, however, that these are vacuum CHAMBER pouches and do not work with all vacuum sealers. You need to ensure that the pouches you purchase are compatible with your vacuum sealer.
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I have never tried doing this. I am not sure, but I see others have already addressed your question. I'm sure it could be done if you transfer the contents into one of the FoodSaver type bags and omit the vacuum step like someone else mentioned.
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Wasn't sure what you meant, exactly. :)If you mean like these "Space Saver" bags: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_3_12?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords;=space%20saver%20vacuum%20bags&sprefix;=Space+saver+%2Caps%2C137I've never tried them, but I wouldn't see why they would not work. I guess it depends on the size of the fitting in the bag. Most of the space bags I use are the "travel" kind, that don't have a vacuum port. All I can say is "give one a try." If any vacuum should work, this one should. Wasn't sure what you meant, exactly. :)If you mean like these "Space Saver" bags: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_3_12?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords;=space%20saver%20vacuum%20bags&sprefix;=Space+saver+%2Caps%2C137I've never tried them, but I wouldn't see why they would not work. I guess it depends on the size of the fitting in the bag. Most of the space bags I use are the... » Read More Wasn't sure what you meant, exactly. :)If you mean like these "Space Saver" bags: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_3_12?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords;=space%20saver%20vacuum%20bags&sprefix;=Space+saver+%2Caps%2C137I've never tried them, but I wouldn't see why they would not work. I guess it depends on the size of the fitting in the bag. Most of the space bags I use are the "travel" kind, that don't have a vacuum port. All I can say is "give one a try." If any vacuum should work, this one should. « Show Less
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I believe, as an additional accessory, you can purchase vacuum seal canisters for this unit. I have only used it with bags. The canisters due work with the accessory port. Hope this helps.
2263123
No, it can only be used with the bags made for it or bags similar to those bags. It can only suck air from the bag while the suction area is laying on a flat surface.
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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.
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These bags are intended for vacuum sealers that use a water chamber (which are common in commercial kitchens). If you have one of those, then this will work fine. However, if you have the type of vacuum sealer that only uses air (these are most common in households) then these bags will not work.
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Definitely! I use only Weston Vacuum bags (quart size) with my Food Saver vacuum sealer, and my daughter uses only Weston Vacuum bags (including gallon size) with her Rival Seal-a-Meal. We both like them much better than our machines' brand bags -- plus they are much cheaper.
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I would not recommend it for that. This is best for large volume items like air mattresses, pool floats, etc.
1513207
I cannot say for sure, haven't tried this. The container would have to withstand the vacuum pressure. If you try it, wear safety glasses and stand back. Good luck.
1324851
Only if you have a huge vacuum storage bag. I wouldn't think so. You could just roll it up