Can you compress these bags with a Vacuum Cleaner, or is it just done manually?
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I agree with brian t. Used the bags for trekking in Tibet. No electricity there. Had to go manually--which is fine. However, in the past I had used a small hand pump to compress plastic bags of clothing to fit into my suitcase. Try it anyway.
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Manually, you stuff your sleeping bag/clothes and pull the straps to compress as tight as needed. Quality product!
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Yea you can always just put the vacuum back on it. I'd say 1-2 months until it starts really expanding. But I honestly think these bags are garbage unless I got defective ones. They should stay sealed much longer in my opinion
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I use a vacuum cleaner and it sucks every bit of air inside. The problem are the bags' valves. They don't keep the vacuum.
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You can do one of 2 things. Hit Manual Seal (with the bag in the vacuum area) and it will suck for a second or so then seal. Or you can hit the start button and then hit the manual seal to stop the vacuum process. Hope this works, I surely like mine.
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No to zip. Loc bags. They have to be textured vacuum bags. I get mine from sorbentsystems com. They have a good selection of sizes, about half price of "foodsaver" bags.
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You can cut the bag in half or to fit the item you are vacuum sealing. Then just seal the open end(s) before vacuum sealing. Hope this helps.
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I never used the compressor. I returned it. I inflate the bags manually when ever I am going to tow something. I just use my garage compressor. I bleed it the same way.
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These are not the vacuum type bags. They don't collapse by vacuuming the air out. They are just regular storage and yes they stay sealed until you open them.
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I think you can order them from Amazon at the same time you order the vacuum. If not, you can order them from the manufacturer. They'll send you an order form with the vacuum. By the way, you can use the bags two or three times, emptying them each time.
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It is not easy to vacuum seal Mylar bags but it can be done. I insert a very thick straw into the bag with the tube for the lid sealer attached to take the air out. There are some good YouTube demos on the procedure. I also use a flat iron to seal most of the bag so that only the straw space is not sealed when I begin to remove the air.
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The bags are sewed onto thin rods with ends that are curved so that they "fit" onto the hanging rods that connect the two ends. this way each bag can be lifted up and dumped into the washer - I guess -. I don't do it that way but you can.
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You can use a vaccuum. Not all the seals hold, though. I'd say generally about 70% of these bags stay sealed. Still, they stay sealed long enough to pack them into a box for moving or storage.
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Place items in the bag, "zip" the bag shut, then attach a vacuum to the bag (circular plastic thing), and turn on the vacuum - the vacuum sucks all the air out.
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The easiest way is to use a compressor if you have one. Next best, a vacuum if it has an option to use as a blower.
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I doubt it, due to the construction and mechanism of how the bag works. I found that I was able to suction out a good amount by hand rolling the bag and pushing down with my own body weight. It's really easy and super convenient to use especially if your traveling without a vacuum.
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Vacuum gets hooked up to a garden hose to create pressure and suction. Bag is removeable. Much easier than trying to fuss with the filter/pump and a vacuum.
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you have to use a vacuum with a hose attachment--either an upright vacuum with a hose for upholstry, drapes, etc. or a canister vacuum. we only have wood floors, so we don't own a vacuum. I just squeeze the air out by kneeling on them and squishing them down, and it works just fine. I'm sure that a vacuum would certainly make it easier, but it's not necessary. these bags have made a world of difference in organizing my linen cabinet! I used them to pack 2 pillows, a winter-weight down comforter and a lightweight down comforter (I haven't used the 5th large size bag yet), and they now take up a fraction of the space! I'm very happy with this product! you have to use a vacuum with a hose attachment--either an upright vacuum with a hose for upholstry, drapes, etc. or a canister vacuum. we only have wood floors, so we don't own a vacuum. I just squeeze the air out by kneeling on them and squishing them down, and it works just fine. I'm sure that a vacuum would certainly make it easier, but it's not necessary. these bags have made a world of difference in organizing my linen cabinet! I used them to pack 2 pillows, a winter-weight down comforter and a lightweight down comforter (I haven't used the 5th large size bag yet), and they now take... » Read More you have to use a vacuum with a hose attachment--either an upright vacuum with a hose for upholstry, drapes, etc. or a canister vacuum. we only have wood floors, so we don't own a vacuum. I just squeeze the air out by kneeling on them and squishing them down, and it works just fine. I'm sure that a vacuum would certainly make it easier, but it's not necessary. these bags have made a world of difference in organizing my linen cabinet! I used them to pack 2 pillows, a winter-weight down comforter and a lightweight down comforter (I haven't used the 5th large size bag yet), and they now take up a fraction of the space! I'm very happy with this product! « Show Less