Does this work with any vacuum bag, or do they have to be the foodsaver brand?
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It works with any of the other similar bags but I have used ziploc bags and find them vastly disappointing compared to the FoodSaver brand. I also have some Debby Meyer vacuum seal bags that seem to be better than Ziploc but I still prefer the Foodsaver as I have not yet had one single bag become unsealed after freezing where it seems the Ziploc bags are constantly unsealed! Not worth trying other brands in my opinion!
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I have only used the food saver brand, so I can't answer to using any vacuum bag,
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The FreshSaver Handheld is designed for use with FoodSaver brand Vacuum Zipper Bags, and has not been tested for use with other brand bags.
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I think you can rig other bags so this kinda works, but really it's much easier to buy their bags. They are different from any other food saving vacuum device I've seen. It works completely differently mechanically. I wash, dry and re-use mine just fine, so it doesn't end up being pricey at all. You can buy them at Wal-Mart, or from here, at Amazon.com.
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I've had no problem with Zip Lock bags. I've found it useful to seal either brand while on a semi cushioned surface and rub your finger over the seal twice, once in one direction then from the other. The ONLY advantage or feature I see in the Food Saver brand I like is the square bottom of the gallon size. That to me is not worth double the price of Zip Lock.
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I have not tested it but, there is a video on youtube that shows how to use the Foodsaver Handheld with ziploc bags.
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I use Ziplock vacuum bags. They are less expensive and I actually like them better.
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I think you would have to buy the Foodsaver tube attachment & still am not sure it would work. This is a great sealer, but works best with the bags that it is made seal since it has the "port" to seal it.
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I have used various different types of Vacuum sealer bags and for the most part they work but I have found that the off brand sealer bags when you get towards the ends of the rolls they are very wrinkled and don't seal as well. I have wasted many a bag because of that. The individual bags work ok but I have found the Food Saver brands are the best.
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Any bag that will hold its vacuum work. I put a strong tape over the sealng mechanism to make sure stays vacuumed
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My wife has only used this Vacuum Sealer with Ziploc bags and numerous Mylar bags (chips, etc.). Wish I could be of more assistance.
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No. The FreshSaver Handheld is designed for use with FoodSaver Vacuum Zipper Bags and FoodSaver Containers. It is not compatible with FoodSaver Canisters.
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Good question. I really do not know the answer. After all my griping, Food Saver sent me a new "seal kit" and I installed it. It lasted for one bag, and then it would not draw a vacuum. I recall reading in the instructions what it's cycle time was, but do not remember. Sorry.
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Yes, it works with the foodsaver bags. I ordered a roll when I ordered the sealer, and cut the rolls down to smaller sizes when I need them. The only problem I have run into is sometimes I dont get a side sealed correctly when I cut them down, and the sealer will just keep vacuuming and not seal. Now I know to just reseal the side I cut, and once I do that it works perfectly.
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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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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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It would depend on which model you are using. If you have an upright model then it will not work. Be careful of overheating which can cause the FoodSaver not to seal properly.
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Yes. These bags will work with all standard vacuum sealer machines (like Foodsaver, Weston, Cabela's. Seal-A-Meal, VacMaster...). They are a universal bag and a great value!
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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 don't know what the gamesaver model is; however, the bags I purchased work perfectly with my Foodsaver.
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Cut a small strip of the quilted side of a foodsaver bag. Place it at the top of the mylar bag. (The part that will go in the chamber) It will vacuum like a champ. You might have to press seal 2x as these are very thick and the vacuum sealers aren't built to seal them. Then I would advise following up sealing with a hot iron to be sure. I do this all the time & it works wonderfully. But I still add the oxygen absorbers before I vacuum seal.
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I have Food Saver model V3020. The bags work just fine with my model. I do find them to be a wee bit thinner than the Food Saver brand.
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Lots of brands will work. Weston bags (available from Amazon & prime eligible) work very well and are pretty inexpensive. Of course, if you mean to ask "plain bags", then no- you need ones designed for a clamp vac sealer. But the Weston are about as good as you'll find.