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.
1821387
Yeah it closes completely tight. Been using mine for small bits the whole time.
1336052
No problem as long as the complete mouth fits into the slot that enables the vacuum to be pulled. It seals fast and secure.
1273463
Yes it screws on with a tight seal because it has a small rubber gasket/washer in between.
539125
Yes, it's ample room. It stays moist in the canister with the rubber ring that is the seal.:)
1430436
it does appear tight...just make sure you click the lid shut :) thats been my only concern if i forgot to
1710389
Yes it does. And it works wonderfully!! In fact, it works better then some of mine more expensive sealers
1736275
Yes, this product is great if you don't use it too roughly. The vacuum seal is excellent and keeps odors out, however if you (or friends of yours) start to pull the lid off without holding down the button, it will eventually wear out the vacuum seal. I've owned several Tightvacs of all sizes and shapes and they have all been great.
1381458
No, but it seals quite nicely. The door has "U" shaped grove that closes around the base of the case. I haven't had any issues with leaking.
356535
Yes. I tested mine and the seal is complete. I find this accessory to be of good quality and functional. Have had no problems and use it often
1866377
I find that it feels like sponge and compresses quite a lot. In fact, after you remove the backing to reveal the sticky side, you can actually it stretch quite a fair bit, not that you would want to. If you are using it along the entire perimeter of the door, the final closing may get a little stiffer but I do prefer a tight seal. That is also assuming your 1/16" gap is uniform across. Definitely not a problem on the hinged side of the door though.
162175
Not at all...it's actually quite tight and requires a bit of a tug when opening to fill.
239440
Excellent. I've been using it for more than a year with no problem. It's a very tight seal.
1537235
This machine is a work horse for meat, but I can't get it to "manual seal" without sucking all the air out for bread. There might be a way to do it, but I haven't figured it out. I hope this helps.
2173062
I'm sure that has worked for you but I have not personally ever sealed off everything "air tight." It seems to work fine just like it is. Good Luck Marko
1031153
I tried it on a bag of M&Ms and it sealed it but didn't vacuum seal it. It made the noise like it was trying to suck the air out but didn't.
1440632
I had to modify a bicycle pump to make sure i get a nice tight seal.....lots of pumping!