Thread: Vacuum Sealer

I’ve got a sunbeam one,when I seal its the bag is nice a tight, after freezing it it’s like some air has got in and the two sides of the bag aren’t sucked together anymore, is that normal? I see the ones in the supermarket and they are sucked in really tight even after sitting there for ages?

Originally Posted by nickbop

I’ve got a sunbeam one,when I seal its the bag is nice a tight, after freezing it it’s like some air has got in and the two sides of the bag aren’t sucked together anymore, is that normal? I see the ones in the supermarket and they are sucked in really tight even after sitting there for ages?

That means your seal wasnt sealed, this can happen when moisture/blood/juices are sucked into the seal area or particles of food are in the seal area.
Best fix is to make the bags bigger and be carefull when filling the bag to keep the seal area clean and try not to bag dripping wet stuff.

I double seal anything damp also.

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

That means your seal wasnt sealed, this can happen when moisture/blood/juices are sucked into the seal area or particles of food are in the seal area.
Best fix is to make the bags bigger and be carefull when filling the bag to keep the seal area clean and try not to bag dripping wet stuff.

I double seal anything damp also.

Good advice that, I also dry the fish or whatever on paper towels before it goes in the bags to be sealed. Seems to give a better finished product.
Currently have a Sunbeam one, single seal only. It has about 60 seconds reset time once you have done a few bags. Not something I thought about when we brought it.
Only god knows how much fish its done along with 8 deer, a heap of goats, a few pigs and sheep.
Well worth it
its warm