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Chamber Sealers???

tuckatodd

First off, love the site!!! I already have a sous vide professional circulator and absolutely love it. I am researching chamber sealers a lot. What do you use in the chef step kitchen?

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Matt_H_63094

For anyone in the UK or Europe, chamber sealers can be tricky to find for less than extortionate prices. I found a German company called Vakupaxs via Amazon and got one shipped over. It's excellent and very well priced considering the price and power. No issues whatsoever.... Apart from the manual being in German... Fortunately my mum is a translator and I have an English version that I'm happy to share.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=vakupaxs

Brandon__67713

So happy with my new vacmaster vp215. What a value for quality! Highly recommend.

seijoed

It is a long thread but well worth the read, it is where I originally picked my machine

http://forums.egullet.org/topic/137429-chamber-vacuum-sealers-2011/

tuckatodd

@Brandon The pump is the most important thing to look for in my opinion. Busch pumps are kinda the cadillac of pumps. They will last the longest. I you are willing to shell out that kind of money I would look into a Minipack or a multivac. I recently put a down payment on a minipack mvs 45. It retails for around 4200 but they happen to have a demo unit that was used at 1 show which I was at and they only cycled it about 10 times. I got it for about 3500. Any questions just ask!! Oh and I'm not sure what vollraths have for a pump, I've been meaning to look in to this.

seijoed

Ah, 16 in bar.

Then http://shop.vacuumsealersunlimited.com/VacMaster-VP320-Chamber-Vacuum-Sealing-Machine-VACMASTERVP320.htm

I have no idea if the Vollrath justifies the extra price, on the MiniVac you seem to have a lot more program options.

Brandon__67713

I misread the vollrath details as a 16inch bar.

Brandon__67713

I am not sure I live with the 10inch seal bar.

seijoed

http://www.webstaurantstore.com/ary-vacmaster-vp215-chamber-vacuum-packaging-machine-with-10-seal-bar/120VMASVP215.html

Buy 3 of them

Brandon__67713

What do you think about the machine below for the price? This is what my rep is trying to talk me into. What are the key items I should be looking for?

1 ea VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE $3,695.00

Vollrath Model No. 40850 Packed: ea

Medio In-Chamber Vacuum Pack Machine, suitable with wet or dry

products, table model, raised legs with suction cup feet, overall

dimensions 15-3/16"Wx20-1/2"Dx14-9/16"H, chamber size

10-5/8"Wx15-3/4"Dx6-5/16"H, sealing bar length 9-13/16", 120V,

450/700W, 5A, 5-15P plug, model Medio, cETLus, Imported

seijoed

That is a really nice setup.

Tim_Sutherland_52834

I have the Minipack 35XP from PolyScience (http://cuisinetechnology.com/chamber-vacuum-sealer-mvs-35xp.php) mounted on a half speed rack on wheels (http://www.acemart.com/equipment/bakery-equipment/bun-pan-racks/advance-tabco-half-size-bun-rack-compact-advpr10-3wt/prod260612001.html). Sheet trays hold the bags, parchment paper, foil, plastic wrap etc. It is easy to move around the house and you don't lose counter space.

tuckatodd

The pump is everything to me!!!

tuckatodd

I understand!!

Brendan_Lee_56950

I have the VP112. My wife wouldn't let me get anything bigger. It does the job for me so far in the home setting so i'm happy with it.

tuckatodd

@Brendan Lee what do you have for a unit?

Brendan_Lee_56950

nice

tuckatodd

Retail is about$3800. But Im going to a trade show and will get a demo unit for around 3100. I can't wait!!!!

Brendan_Lee_56950

Nice. What does one of those run? $2k?

tuckatodd

Tax time is here and will be purchasing my new unit soon. it may be a little overkill but I put a lot of time and thought into this investment. http://www.minipack.us/images/products_large/mvs45x.jpg she is a hog.

Brendan_Lee_56950

Well if the jar thing is a make or break item your going to have to sort by chamber size and then pick your price after that.

The vacmaster vp320c has a 7inch chamber which would probably fit your jars but it's like $1800. VP320C

seijoed

Bags are cheap

I usually buy a 1-2k pack each time. They are nothing price wise compared to Food Saver rolls, not to mention easier to store.

Mike_Minh_Truong_54120

@Johan,

Mainly for the convenience of not having to transfer the "laying down in a bag" to a glass jar later, as well as not having to waste a bag in the process.

There's just something about assorted pickles coming from a glass jar from start to finish.

seijoed

Why not pickle that laying down in a bag?

Mike_Minh_Truong_54120

@Brendan,

Im looking for one that can fit a jar approximately the size of which pickled cucumber spears can stand vertically in a jar. Somewhere near 24fl oz.

Brendan_Lee_56950

What size jars are you trying to fit in there @mike? I can fit the regular ball mason jars in my VP112 just fine and i'm almost positive the 210 is a little taller (not by much) than mine.

Mike_Minh_Truong_54120

OK...So I am also in the market for a chamber vacuum sealer. The problem with VacMaster 210 is that you can NOT fit jars into the thing.

Im looking for something that is easy to use, functions reliably, and ultimately something ill be happy with in the long run. Any suggestions?

Thanks in Advance.

Brandon__67713

Would the VP215 work in a lower volume restaurant? Is it great for liq seals? With its what is the optimal amount of protien to pack at a time?

TY

seijoed

Ah,

That puts it in a different perspective.

tuckatodd

Thanks for your responses. I am willing to shell out the cash for a nice machine. I really want something with a busch pump. I am currently looking at the Minipack MVS 35X. I am a professional chef and this may be something I use in our kitchen. Thanks!!

Allen_Johnson_67197

I also just got the VacMaster 215c and its the best thing since sliced bread