How does it work. How do you pull a vacuum inside the container? I am looking for a container to hold food in a vacuum while the food is marinated. Can it hold a vacuum?
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It uses batteries. This is a great idea BUT it just didn't work for me. It vacuumed sealed ok. Then when it loses the vacuum it somehow senses to start the process again. During the day you'll hear it operating. I buy expensive breads and wanted to keep them fresh...This DID NOT DO THE TRICK. Took the batteries out and trashed it.
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This will not do that. It is a light vacuum. You need to be a sealer to do that.
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This is not to be used to replaced canning. You could, however, use this when making a recipe specifically called "refrigerator pickles", and using the vacuum would basically marinate them more quickly.
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It works like the other Dyson stick vacuums like the DC44. Stuff gets sucked up into a canister up by the handle. To empty, hold the canister over a trash can, garbage bag, etc, and push a little lever and the bottom of the canister pops open and the contents falls out. Sometimes I find you need to shake the canister or tap it on the side to get some of the pet fluff out.
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The unit comes with the vacuum hose to seal foodsaver jars and containers. The deli meat container comes with an attachment that hooks to the end of the vacuum seal to seal the deli containers. The hand held foodsaver vaccum won't work on the jars.
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I Use the ThriftyVac Food Vacuum: ThriftyVac Food Vacuum Packing System and in the process of building a hand vacuum pump...video found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkPLu6mgdWA Hope this helps
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You will need a separate container for your food. While this is the most awesome microwave steamer I have ever seen it certainly does not double as a food transport device since the lid does not latch down. You could store food in it while in the refrigerator though, just not for taking anywhere unless you tied down the lid.
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Hi Mike, I use this item with my Vacupack Deluxe vacuum sealer. You can use this with any vacuum sealer that has the air hose attachment (for example: the Food Saver vacuum sealer). These containers are great to vacuum all the air out for storing bread or other baked goods in. Also, I use them to marinate beef jerky. I hope this helps. Ask any questions anytime you need to.
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No problem..I only use the "seal only" feature..to seal my packaging (Not the vacuum). You dont need to turn anything off.. just follow the instructions placing the edge of the bag against the gold strip inside and press n seal! People that use the "vaccum" feature place the end of the bag inside the hollowed out portion inside which is a different place from where you do the "sealing".. The instructions will give you clarity and illustrations on how just to "seal" ( not vaccume).. Oh and to my delight.. this sealer will seal my own product bags so that youre not limited to just using the " seal o meal" bags! good luck! No problem..I only use the "seal only" feature..to seal my packaging (Not the vacuum). You dont need to turn anything off.. just follow the instructions placing the edge of the bag against the gold strip inside and press n seal! People that use the "vaccum" feature place the end of the bag inside the hollowed out portion inside which is a different place from where you do the "sealing".. The instructions will give you clarity and illustrations on how just to "seal" ( not vaccume).. Oh and to my delight.. this sealer will seal my own product bags so... » Read More No problem..I only use the "seal only" feature..to seal my packaging (Not the vacuum). You dont need to turn anything off.. just follow the instructions placing the edge of the bag against the gold strip inside and press n seal! People that use the "vaccum" feature place the end of the bag inside the hollowed out portion inside which is a different place from where you do the "sealing".. The instructions will give you clarity and illustrations on how just to "seal" ( not vaccume).. Oh and to my delight.. this sealer will seal my own product bags so that youre not limited to just using the " seal o meal" bags! good luck! « Show Less
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I place the food inside a disposable bag (use the pressure-sealable, not zip type). Place the disposable bag with the food inside the the vacuum bag, leaving it unsealed on one end. Then vacuum seal the bag. The inside bag will seal as the air is vacuumed out, while protecting the expensive vacuum bag from becoming contaminated. It extends the life of the vacuum bags. Don't remove the vacuum bag because the disposable type will not hold the vacuum seal by itself.
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1. Make sure edge of container and lid are clean, and the seal is well tucked in place.2. Place lid onto container. Press till it clicks in place.3. Use the small gray attachment. Apply vacuum till you hear pump sounds high .Vacuum should be maintained for at least 10 days. I have around 30 of these containers and have been using them for around 1 year.. With great success and satisfaction. These are the best and most convenient low priced products in the market. The only problem is that they are small. I wish they could make larger units.Enjoy this great product. 1. Make sure edge of container and lid are clean, and the seal is well tucked in place.2. Place lid onto container. Press till it clicks in place.3. Use the small gray attachment. Apply vacuum till you hear pump sounds high .Vacuum should be maintained for at least 10 days. I have around 30 of these containers and have been using them for around 1 year.. With great success and satisfaction. These are the best and most convenient low priced products in the market. The only problem is that they are small. I wish they could make larger units.Enjoy this great... » Read More 1. Make sure edge of container and lid are clean, and the seal is well tucked in place.2. Place lid onto container. Press till it clicks in place.3. Use the small gray attachment. Apply vacuum till you hear pump sounds high .Vacuum should be maintained for at least 10 days. I have around 30 of these containers and have been using them for around 1 year.. With great success and satisfaction. These are the best and most convenient low priced products in the market. The only problem is that they are small. I wish they could make larger units.Enjoy this great product. « Show Less
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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 mounted the holder to the inside of a cabinet door in my laundry room. NO i have not figured out how to fit all the attachments in the holder. I do not know if it is meant to hold them all or not. But I do love the vacuum.
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I too own an old Foodsaver vac. I had to cut the gasket in order for it to fit. It seems to work just fine for sealing but I haven't extracted air since buying it.
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I am assuming it will not work without the hose. You have these attachments for the hose depending on which of at least three attachments depending on what container you are sealing... Oval (for the ham/cheese canister), this type of canister attachment and there's another for another style for different type of canister. I have another hose attachment that is bright green and clear that I got direct from FoodSaver for $8-$15 that seals the reusable bags... Again, I am assuming it will not work with the handheld vacuum as there is no tube... it's got to have a thing to plug into the canister hole. I am assuming it will not work without the hose. You have these attachments for the hose depending on which of at least three attachments depending on what container you are sealing... Oval (for the ham/cheese canister), this type of canister attachment and there's another for another style for different type of canister. I have another hose attachment that is bright green and clear that I got direct from FoodSaver for $8-$15 that seals the reusable bags... Again, I am assuming it will not work with the handheld vacuum as there is no tube... it's got to have a thing to plug into the... » Read More I am assuming it will not work without the hose. You have these attachments for the hose depending on which of at least three attachments depending on what container you are sealing... Oval (for the ham/cheese canister), this type of canister attachment and there's another for another style for different type of canister. I have another hose attachment that is bright green and clear that I got direct from FoodSaver for $8-$15 that seals the reusable bags... Again, I am assuming it will not work with the handheld vacuum as there is no tube... it's got to have a thing to plug into the canister hole. « Show Less
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I tried the food saver bags today and was very disappointed with their inability to get all of the air out of the bag.. Is it because I have a Cabela's vacuum sealer and not a food saver? The Cabela's bags are smooth on both sides where yours are dimpled on side and smooth the opposite side..
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Amy, If you have the entire FoodSaver unit it comes with a vacuum tube. You will love this device and will save you tons of money on vacuum sealing vs. baggies or any other way you try to wrap your items to freeze.
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It all depends on what you put in the bag. Dry items like dehydrated foods and such work fantastic. Liquid items are hard to get a good vacuum seal. Wet items work OK but you have to stop almost every time you do one bag to clean the liquid tray, or it won't seal properly. But I have done whole fish and large pieces of meat with no problem.