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expired Posted by CoralMaid6022 • Dec 1, 2021
Dec 1, 2021 2:33 PM
FoodSaver FM2100 Vacuum Sealing System (Black)
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I use both the upright and flat model currently.
First- Most people burn up the pump by sealing too many packages in a row. Pump needs to cool.
Also if have a bag that is taking too long to seal. I watch the sealing and if it seems to be take a long time I will stop and and flatten/straighten plastic or remove some food if the pouch is Tenting.
It really bothers me too to waste plastic but the pouch should have a couple inches below the seal without tenting so will lay flat easily. This will ensure a quick seal and not stress the pump laboring on and on.
That is part of the reason I use two machines. I will place one to seal then go to the other machine to make another bag (sealing the bottom) and load the next bag before going back to the one I am sealing to let it cool off. So far both my machines have lasted over 5 years. I do a lot of dual bag seals or triple bags. Seal the bottom, then turn sideways seal length wise to create a dual/triple slot bag. One slot for rice, one for sauce or gravy one for meat and veggies for example. Then just make dinner by dropping in Sous Vide bath to heat. One pouch one meal for a single person.
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Does anybody know if this model is a big upgrade from mine, or will I probably hit the same problems across all food savers?
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I use both the upright and flat model currently.
First- Most people burn up the pump by sealing too many packages in a row. Pump needs to cool.
Also if have a bag that is taking too long to seal. I watch the sealing and if it seems to be take a long time I will stop and and flatten/straighten plastic or remove some food if the pouch is Tenting.
It really bothers me too to waste plastic but the pouch should have a couple inches below the seal without tenting so will lay flat easily. This will ensure a quick seal and not stress the pump laboring on and on.
That is part of the reason I use two machines. I will place one to seal then go to the other machine to make another bag (sealing the bottom) and load the next bag before going back to the one I am sealing to let it cool off. So far both my machines have lasted over 5 years. I do a lot of dual bag seals or triple bags. Seal the bottom, then turn sideways seal length wise to create a dual/triple slot bag. One slot for rice, one for sauce or gravy one for meat and veggies for example. Then just make dinner by dropping in Sous Vide bath to heat. One pouch one meal for a single person.
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Here's what I do to save money (and not need to buy the Foodsaver device)...buy the FoodSaver ziplock bags (they sell Quart and Gallon size) in the big box at Costco. FoodSaver just had a Buy 2, Get 2 Free Black Friday deal so I stocked up.
Now, those zipper bags have a valve in them and I noticed the vacuum attachment on my machine looked very much like my wine vacuum device I use to remove air from opened wine bottles.
As it turns out, you can absolutely use the zipper bags from FoodSaver with a device like a VacuVin [amazon.com] to pump the air out of the bags for cheap! No needing to use the machine any more (or at least very rare times I want to make my own bag).
The zipper bags are thicker and can be washed and reused (depending on what was in them).
For me, this method is more convenient since we don't have counter space to keep the FoodSaver device out all the time.
Mine was a GM 2150 Wingman for $60 so the price really hasn't changed in that time.
https://www.costco.com/foodsaver-...48022.html
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FoodSaver Multi-Use Vacuum Sealing and Food Preservation System
Item 2248298
Model vs3180
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