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peapicker
True Blue Farmgirl
716 Posts
texas
USA
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 Posted - Jul 20 2009 : 5:54:05 PM
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Years ago I had a seal a meal and now I know there are new models. If any one has experience with the sealed plastic bags that go in the freezer please tell which one to get.
Thanks for your advise
Sharlet |
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
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Posted - Jul 20 2009 : 8:00:33 PM
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"foodsaver", the pro one, it really works well, they have them at Wally world", cheaper than any where else. I love mine
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
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peapicker
True Blue Farmgirl
716 Posts
texas
USA
716 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2009 : 8:04:04 PM
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| Thanks Teresa, I thought you would know, because you preserve most of your food. I am boycotting Walmart , but I'm sure I will find it somewhere else. I saw two of them I think. Is the pro one the most expensive? There was another brand, but I think the foodsaver had more sack sizes available. |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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peapicker
True Blue Farmgirl
716 Posts
texas
USA
716 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2009 : 8:51:29 PM
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| Alee , how does the attachment work. I could see the hot strips that seal the plastic . but can't imagine how you could do anything with jars. |
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
2199 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2009 : 9:41:20 PM
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Sharlet, yes the pro one unfortunatly is the more expensive one, but I've had mine for I think around 10 years, and yes I use it ALOT, it also has the bigger variety on the sack sizes. My daughter researches everything to death before she buys, and the Foodsaver was the one that was top of her list.
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jul 20 2009 : 9:56:24 PM
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Sharlet..the attachment sucks the air out of the jars...pretty cool. I love my foodsaver..have had it at least 8 years now.
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
2900 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2009 : 03:36:47 AM
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Food Saver for sure!
I keep our on the counter and use it several times a week.
Tried using lesser known bags with it with cruddy results, so the name this tiame makes a big difference |
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RubyJunes
True Blue Farmgirl
246 Posts
June
Greenwich
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Jul 21 2009 : 06:11:17 AM
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I have a Foodsaver that might be 5+ years old. It is very handy! It does preserve things well. I have been eyeing the newer model, because I don't think you need to push down on both corners until it's sealed on these...is that so? In the last few years, I have troubles pushing down until it's sealed, so it takes me an extra long time to get anything accomplished. lol
--June
Farmgirl #545
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peapicker
True Blue Farmgirl
716 Posts
texas
USA
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Posted - Jul 21 2009 : 06:43:06 AM
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Well , that settles it. The Foodsaver Pro I will get. Thanks ladies!
June, I think you are right about the new model being automatic fed. Thats one of the things I remember reading on it when I was looking.
Jenny, I never dreamed it could suck air our of a jar! I had the ancient version of this and it just sealed. In fact I didn't know the new ones took the air out until yesterday.
Now I can't wait to get mine. |
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Ms.Lilly
True Blue Farmgirl
826 Posts
Lillian
Scotts Mills
OR
USA
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Posted - Jul 21 2009 : 07:22:54 AM
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Nobody mentioned that you can cook in the foodsaver bags!! Alot of times I take leftovers, portion them and food saver them. You can then take the bag directly from the freezer and drop in boiling water to warm the contents. You will love your new foodsaver. Also if you have acess to a Costco, you can buy a big box of the rolls to make your own bags, it saves alot of money.
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peapicker
True Blue Farmgirl
716 Posts
texas
USA
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Posted - Jul 21 2009 : 07:28:09 AM
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| I do go to Costco, about once a month. The nearest one is about an hour and a half from me. I should be going soon. I haven't made my trip for the month of July yet. I can't wait to see what they have. The box of rolls I will definately get. I am all about saving the $$$. |
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
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Posted - Jul 22 2009 : 03:22:49 AM
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| The newer Foodsavers have a latch that locks down so it's hands free! |
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