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Pouches 3 mil vs 4 mil

hairyotter_273859

Aside from cost difference is there much difference between the 3 and 4 mil pouches? Thinkin' rock hard frozen food bouncing around in the freezer or bone in meat. Do you keep the same seal time seconds for the 3 and 4 mil or adjust the time for the different thickness.

I'd appreciate any advice.

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fisher23

I like the 3 mil best because they conform better to the shape of the item being vacuum sealed. They also make bone guards, thicker pieces of plastic that goes over sharp bones. I make my own, I try to buy the longest bags I can in 6", 8" and 10". Then if I don't need the length I cut it off and keep those as my bone guards. I also use the good thick paper plates as bone guards or even spine guards, like for vacuum sealing whole crabs, just put the crab between two plates and vacuum seal. I have tried re-term and retort bags too but haven't found they are worth the extra cost and not as plyable. Just my 2 cents.

wolfiegirl

I answered this in another thread (re: your chamber vac). Same for me as for John....3 mil. That thickness works very well.

hairyotter_273859

Thank John and Byrdie. Gonna take your advice and stay with the 3 mil pouches.