Do these bags come with mesh/embossed side just as the foodsaver brand? the 200 count for this size bag from Weston shows it but this 100ct doesn't.200ct 200 8" X 12" Weston Vacuum Sealer Bags, compatible with FoodsaverTM and all sealer machines Do these bags come with mesh/embossed side just as the foodsaver brand? the 200 count for this size bag from Weston shows it but this 100ct doesn't.200ct » Read More Do these bags come with mesh/embossed side just as the foodsaver brand? the 200 count for this size bag from Weston shows it but this 100ct doesn't.200ct 200 8" X 12" Weston Vacuum Sealer Bags, compatible with FoodsaverTM and all sealer machines « Show Less
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Yes they do. I really like these bags because they are just as durable as Food Saver brand but much cheaper. I had tried two other competitor brands before I found these and they were just okay, they weren't as durable or as big as these are. I'm very pleased with this brand and will definitely purchase from them again.
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I got 1 order that was smooth on both sides and 1 order that was textured on 1 side.
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Do you mean the Foodsaver bags or the Foodsaver sealing machine? Don't know about the Foodsaver machine, but I would not recommend using the Foodsaver bags with the sous vide machine. Although the plastic used in the Foodsaver bags is supposedly a high quality plastic that shouldn't leach chemicals, the Foodsaver bags appear to be too thin to stand up to use in the sous vide machine. When we tried using a Foodsaver bag in the sous vide, the bag fell apart. So there is a reason why the bags that come with the sous vide machine are made with a thicker plastic.
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The best I can determine measuring with my micrometer, the thickness is 0.003 inches (3 Mil). I also measured some Foodsaver brand bags and as best as I could determine they are also 0.003 inches thick. I use lots of vacuum bags and really like the 8"x50' Vacuum Sealer Roll Commercial Grade Embossed Vacuum Seal Bags that I bought because they are less expensive than Foodsaver brand and in my opinion just as good.
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Thank you S.A. Friedman, Nicole and E. Bates. I appreciate learning from owners' experience. I live in a remote outpost, a northern fishing village, and the availability of bags mail-order affects my choice of vacuum. The permanent cloth bag sounds good for big jobs (I have two dogs). I'd like to order everything at once, and your information is extremely helpful. Kind regards, tkf
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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.
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I had some trouble with these sealing. I used this brand and never had an issue Sure Luxury Vacuum Sealer Bags, 8 Inch by 50 Feet Roll
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I use mine in Food Saver model V2244. It's also called a Bag Sealer on the bottom of the machine where the serial # and other info is. This is a manual machine, where you put product in the bag, because 3 sides are already sealed, then lay the unsealed top edge into the trough (this trough collects any water/juice from product). Close machine and select your choice of just plain seal, or vacuum and seal. These generic bags work every bit as well for me, as the more expensive bags from the Food Saver brand. Many of the bags I've seen in grocery stores indicate they can be used for Food Saver brand as well as Seal-A-Meal brand. This is just my personal experience, hope it helps.
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I don't know the answer to that one. I only bought the item. I wouldn't use anything besides the Food Saver bags and the bags are available in a lot of places. I bought the roll at Sears where you can cut the bags to the right size according to the food you are putting in. You seal one side, put the food in and then vacuum and seal the other side. I saw the bags also at Walmart. The Food Saver bags have a different texture than Ziploc bags and I think the Ziploc bags probably wouldn't vacuum seal. I would call Food Saver direct or email them to answer your question 1 (877)777-8042 or www.foodsaver.com. I don't know the answer to that one. I only bought the item. I wouldn't use anything besides the Food Saver bags and the bags are available in a lot of places. I bought the roll at Sears where you can cut the bags to the right size according to the food you are putting in. You seal one side, put the food in and then vacuum and seal the other side. I saw the bags also at Walmart. The Food Saver bags have a different texture than Ziploc bags and I think the Ziploc bags probably wouldn't vacuum seal. I would call Food Saver direct or email them to answer your question 1 (877)777-8042 or... » Read More I don't know the answer to that one. I only bought the item. I wouldn't use anything besides the Food Saver bags and the bags are available in a lot of places. I bought the roll at Sears where you can cut the bags to the right size according to the food you are putting in. You seal one side, put the food in and then vacuum and seal the other side. I saw the bags also at Walmart. The Food Saver bags have a different texture than Ziploc bags and I think the Ziploc bags probably wouldn't vacuum seal. I would call Food Saver direct or email them to answer your question 1 (877)777-8042 or www.foodsaver.com. « Show Less
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First of all, if you have a newer model, this won't work with yours. I have an older foodsaver that only vacuums, doesn't seal, and it works on that. I took the plastic part off of the end of the tube that comes out of the machine, so there is only a long plain tube. You stick one of the ends of your attachment into the tube, (outie to innie). I then use it with the vacuum sealing attachment for sealing canning jars. (FoodSaver T03-0006-02P Regular-Mouth Jar Sealer.) I use it everyday! I later bought one for my son & daughter-in-law along with the attachment tube. This model: FoodSaver FSMSSY0200 MealSaver Compact Vacuum-Sealing System. They could not remove the green & clear part from the tube. It turned out, they didn't need it! The clear part snaps off and the little stem that sticks out fits on the jar sealer. Voila! No need for the extended tube attachment. I also got the big Foodsaver from Costco that seals, vacuums, does accessories, etc. (FoodSaver V4840 Two-in-One Vacuum Sealing System.) The little stem on that also fits the jar sealer. No need for the additional tube. I hope this helps. If this doesn't help, text me at 720-323-8657 and I'll send you pics. I love my system of sealing food, -no more stale, wasted food!
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YES . . . they are blank Debbie!:) That's one of the main reasons we purchased the Weston brand from Amazon. A few years ago we purchased a vacuum sealer from Cabela's and the vacuum bags had their (Cabela's) name on them. Did not like that. Over the years, we tried other online stores that sold blank blank bags, but they were awful . . . did not seal well at all. We 'thought' we were stuck with buying from Cabela's until we found Weston online, which then in turn led us to Weston bags on Amazon . . . great prices and the bags are blank with NO WORDS of any kind! Sorry to be so lengthy, but I love to share when I find a good product at a great price! Hope this info helped . . . YES . . . they are blank Debbie!:) That's one of the main reasons we purchased the Weston brand from Amazon. A few years ago we purchased a vacuum sealer from Cabela's and the vacuum bags had their (Cabela's) name on them. Did not like that. Over the years, we tried other online stores that sold blank blank bags, but they were awful . . . did not seal well at all. We 'thought' we were stuck with buying from Cabela's until we found Weston online, which then in turn led us to Weston bags on Amazon . . . great prices and the bags are blank with NO WORDS of any kind! Sorry to be so lengthy, but... » Read More YES . . . they are blank Debbie!:) That's one of the main reasons we purchased the Weston brand from Amazon. A few years ago we purchased a vacuum sealer from Cabela's and the vacuum bags had their (Cabela's) name on them. Did not like that. Over the years, we tried other online stores that sold blank blank bags, but they were awful . . . did not seal well at all. We 'thought' we were stuck with buying from Cabela's until we found Weston online, which then in turn led us to Weston bags on Amazon . . . great prices and the bags are blank with NO WORDS of any kind! Sorry to be so lengthy, but I love to share when I find a good product at a great price! Hope this info helped . . . « Show Less
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I have done a lot of research on vac sealers ,I purchased a food saver designed for sportsman today , and the duty cycle is pathetic (tired of waiting), it is going back tomorrow. I am going to bite the bullet , and pay the price for the Weston 2300 , all of the reviews seem to be good to great on this sealer (only bad complaint is bulky size ), if you research it will do canning jars also with a little research (another brands hose). also I have seen Weston bags on amazon.( Also you did put this posted question, in the results for the 2300 model ) so I will assume you are looking at toe 2300 model
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Yes, I have used Food saver bags, and a different brand I ordered off of Amazon from some company called Lemon Tree I think. But I know for sure I have used at least 3 different brands of bags and have not had a problem with it using any of them! Hope that helps!
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Vacuum has two methods, a cloth covered retaining ring that fits inside the inlet housing or a metal clamp that attaches the bag to the outside of the inlet. I have only use the cloth covered retaining ring and it has always made a good seal. The unit came with two bags but I just empty the one I started with several years ago because it is in good shape still. (Here is a link to the owners manual http://go.rockler.com/tech/RTD10000118AA.pdf
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I have had good results with any of the brands I tried. Success seems to be based more on allowing plenty of room for the bag to be sucked in around the food and with enough room at the end to have a seal that is wrinkle-free. Too many times I tried to save a few cents by making the bag just long enough to seal, only to find air in the bag later. To more explicitly answer the question, though, my preferred bags and rolls are the Vacustrip type because they seem to fit tighter around the food during vacuuming.
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I see that you've gotten a technical answer to your question, SPARTICUS. I just want to say that I don't understand why anyone would say they don't work well: I use them constantly w/my FoodSaver & have had fewer problems (almost none) than w/even FoodSaver brand bags.
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The bags I purchased were DVC Brand and are three ply. They do not look like typical "fabric" bags, but of a composition (similar to the underside of some mattress pads). We have mild allergies to dust and animal dander in our household. From my experience, these bags perform as well as the ones I've purchased from the Sears store for only a fraction of the cost. The bags work well with holding in the vacuumed dust and dirt. I have never had any problems with them and I would definitely buy them again. I've also purchased the pleated rectangle filters that fit on the back of the upright and they fit and work as well. Hope this helps. The bags I purchased were DVC Brand and are three ply. They do not look like typical "fabric" bags, but of a composition (similar to the underside of some mattress pads). We have mild allergies to dust and animal dander in our household. From my experience, these bags perform as well as the ones I've purchased from the Sears store for only a fraction of the cost. The bags work well with holding in the vacuumed dust and dirt. I have never had any problems with them and I would definitely buy them again. I've also purchased the pleated rectangle filters that fit on the back of the... » Read More The bags I purchased were DVC Brand and are three ply. They do not look like typical "fabric" bags, but of a composition (similar to the underside of some mattress pads). We have mild allergies to dust and animal dander in our household. From my experience, these bags perform as well as the ones I've purchased from the Sears store for only a fraction of the cost. The bags work well with holding in the vacuumed dust and dirt. I have never had any problems with them and I would definitely buy them again. I've also purchased the pleated rectangle filters that fit on the back of the upright and they fit and work as well. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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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.