Chamber Sealer Thoughts

I am in the process of saving up some cash (unless someone wants to donate) to buy a chamber sealer. I run a food blog and really love cooking sous vide and have quickly realized that my food saver is not going to cut it any longer.

I am trying to decide if I should go with one from Polyscience or one of the ones made by Vacmaster.

I was just wondering if anybody has experience with both and what your thoughts are of which I should go with. I kind of figure, like most things, that both have pro's and con's. I appreciate your thoughts.

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Cheryl_71360

I guess it depends on how much you want to spend. I have the Vacmaster VP112 and it has been a great machine. I have nothing to compare it to other than a food saver which is really no comparison at all. I bought mine from http://www.webstaurantstore.com/ary-vacmaster-vp112a-chamber-vacuum-sealer/120VMASVP112.html though I only paid $500 when I bought it several months ago but they do have free shipping. I get my bags from https://www.vacuumsealersunlimited.com/ looks like they also carry chamber vacs.

Jack_Mayer_85396

I've been very, very happy with my VacMaster VP-215. Like Cheryl, I got mine from WebRestaurant store.

DiggingDogFarm_65362

Yep! Love the VacMaster VP-215, also from webstaurantstore.com

I debated purchasing a chamber sealer for a very long time but finally made up my mind to purchase one with an oil pump for, hopefully, longer life.

Kyle_Swanbeck_13795

Is there a lot more maintenance involved with having an oil pump?

Jack_Mayer_85396

Not really. takes about 5 minutes and I've changed the oil once in 6 months.

TODD_ANDERSON_36806

I took my time investing in a chamber sealer and chose Minipack (mvs45). They have a Busch pump (German made) in them and should last you a very long time. They are a bit spendy but I'm glad I made the investment. Check out their website they have some demo videos.

Kyle_Swanbeck_13795

Guess I will be doing research until I get the funds saved up. I am looking at about 3 months until I can afford one at this rate. So many options!!! But at the same time I am so excited to get one and up my sous vide game!

tshewman

I have the VP112 (same as Cheryl) and bought mine through vacuumsealersunlimited (who will meet any price FWIW) and continue to get my bags through there. Also the side attachment for hoses/cannisters (if I recall correctly) may not be available for the 215?

Cheryl_71360

What side hoses/canisters are you referring to?

Johan_Edstrom_5586

The hose isn't available on the 215.

Johan_Edstrom_5586

Page 10 in the manual, you can vacuum an external can.

tshewman

Hose (that comes with the unit). You can use it with this - http://shop.vacuumsealersunlimited.com/1-2-Quart-Vacuum-Canister-87651.htm

And make aerated chocolate like this:

Had a video (somewhere) using a hairdryer o hold a piece in the air which was pretty funny.

TODD_ANDERSON_36806

I researched for about 6 months while saving up for mine.

coryhansen78

+1 I picked up one of these at an auction several years ago and I love it. It's built like a tank, plus fits some really big bags.