Vacuum Sealer options

I am wondering if you have any other suggestions for vacuum sealers, as much as I understand the Vacmaster is the Mercedes of them all, I am just getting started with Sous Vide cooking and am not quite ready to put out 1200, so would appreciate any suggestions in the mean time. I am looking for something that is just for home use.

Thanks

Julie

Johan_Edstrom_5586

Anything really - the sad thing is that the vacmaster is the lower end of the "affordable" spectrum for vacuum chambers, ziploc, foodsaver, Weston all work.

@Julie I would also suggest sticking with Ziplock-style bags for now. Edge-sealing devices aren't something we really recommend. I am aware of several efforts to make chamber sealers more affordable that will be coming to market later this year. Until then, I would save your money.

Thanks Chris and Johan, my thoughts were as you said Chris to just stick with the Ziploc method as I venture into Sous Vide, I look forward to seeing more affordable equipment, as a home cook, I have held off for quite some time just due to the cost factor.

Mason_Perry_34060

@Julie use ziplocks with the displacement method and save your money to buy awesome food to sous vide! What's your current water bath setup?

@ Mason, I just ordered the PolyScience Creative Series today with the Poly Science tub and lid.

Johan_Edstrom_5586

@Julie - Have fun and look forward to a new world of delicious stuff!

@Johan thanks I am excited about it, I have held off for a while, so really looking forward to it.

Mason_Perry_34060

@Julie awesome, mine has been running non stop for 4 weeks!

@Chris I'm procrastinating on the chamber sealer and am intrigued by your comments above. Anything specific that you can share? Thanks!

@Jack_Mayer - Sadly, no I can't really share the details. But when I can, the folks here will the first to know.

@Chris I understand, sorry if I put you on the spot. Any hints as to timing? A month or so, or end of the year? Again, I completely understand if you're not at liberty to respond. Best wishes and keep up the fantastic work here! Jack

I would say no sooner than this summer.

reub_50398

I've been on the fence about whether to get a VacMaster VP215 or wait until later this year for whatever @Chris is referencing to become available. Anyone in the same boat?

@Chris Completely understand any limitations you have in communicating on the subject, but any advice here?

TODD_ANDERSON_36806

@Reuben Kabel - I would wait, I do believe there are better options coming available soon. I think you will be happy you did. Give it a couple months.

TODD_ANDERSON_36806

@Reuben kabel - There are other threads on this topic, just do a search.

@Reuben — Think you'll be happy with the VacMaster and if and when various new products ship, you won't feel like you should have waited.

TODD_ANDERSON_36806

@Chris - I was under the impression there was something new coming out by xx company. My bad if I was wrong. Sorry for any confusion bewteen all of us! Just trying to help!

There are some new sealers coming to market, but I think they're going to be late to market and miss their target price point.

reub_50398

Appreciate the input everyone. Thank you. Went ahead and ordered the VP215.

Edward_33547

@Josep and @Jack_Mayer -- I have their estimate specs for the PolyScience VSCH-300AC1B. It is supposedly $999.95 with a chamber size of 13.8 x 12 x 4.3in. Supposedly, we will get one of the first production units to evaluate. We'll let you know what we think.

Also coming out soon is the Minipack Cube. It will likely be a few more months. I do not have any initial specs on it but supposedly it is a great design. I will keep you in the loop.

ren_74229

@Edward Thanks for the update! Both sound exciting. I've been holding out for these guys, so I hope they end up exceeding your expectations.

Josep_36911

Hi @Edward, thanks a lot for the info! Will you be able to send those units to Europe, or you will be limited to the US as with the immersion circulators?

Thanks!

Edward_33547

@Josep, we will still be limited to only ship to USA addresses.

Josep_36911

Thank you.

@Ed, thanks for the info! Looking forward to getting your feedback on the units.