does this give a tight seal like a large machine???
1652
I guess it's tight enough seal ... I had a countertop FoodSaver with an accessory adapter which would automatically shut off when the proper vacuum was reached but the accessory adapter was poorly designed and broke ... not user replaceable, so I returned the whole unit and reverted to an older FoodSaver without this capability - hence my purchase of the handheld unit. This should be considered a consumable as the battery is, again, not user replaceable and when it goes, the unit is dead.
1653
Dissently. But have to use only those bag designed to be vacuumed. Ziplock makes one I use.
1944463
It will seal it with no problem, but you will need to put something in, or over the hole like tape, etc as this stuff is very runny out of the can. I cant live without it overall.
617104
I had an older model for one year before I purchased this one . I have no trouble with it sealing ! Maybe people do not like it because they have to push down the "lock" before it will work ? Heaven's !! Not fully automatic ? LOL ! I love mine as do my nurse's and my aid's !
1489569
yes, which makes it very air tight. With the lever lock lid, when you move it down, it will expel all air and make the container vacuumed. My husband and I like this can very much.
2077450
Yes. In my experience it seals well no matter how full.I would recommend rolling the top down as far as possible to get rid of excess air/space but I've had good luck from half to completely full.
2091246
Yes it does. From what I remember, you'll still have to thread it good and snug for a water tight seal.
820791
It comes with a felt-like gasket. I don't know if it could really be considered air tight though.
723679
Seals very tight. Have used it while driving (10hour trips to NE) through downpours and snow storms- no leaking. Have not had any issues with dust. Love this thing
1440632
I had to modify a bicycle pump to make sure i get a nice tight seal.....lots of pumping!
218047
Agree that it is a tight seal, but may not be the best container if you are going to regularly use it to transport more "liquidy" foods like yogurt. Also, while its still tight, our lids have gotten a bit more loose over time.
264615
It is not a tight seal it has a pin that holds the lid on that allows you to be able to slide the lid all the way around.
130945
There is no seal on this lid.. Didnt have a problem with it but it makes it not so easy for transport when full
778074
I have this unit and the sealer works fine the problem is the bags , all the bags I have tested within a day or so they are full of air again. Depending on what you are sealing ...any water in bag tends to break the seal.Bags cost money and just do not keep their seal very long.In my opinion if your sealing something dry it will hold anything wet doesn't.Your just better off with the big permanent sealers for anything long storage.
1874429
Yes and it seals the unit well. One drawback is the cover doesn't have a lock.
558006
I use with a Foodmaker machine - don't know anything about the seal a meal machines.
1877549
I would say this container is not an air tight suction type seal. In fact, that is the thing i like least about this container. The sealing mechanism is weak and i am always worried it will open, especially when carried.
1706106
the seal on this tight. there is a rubber around the tight fitting lid that clamps down extra hard.