05-09-2019, 08:37 PM
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Vaccum sealers!
Do any of you have/use one of these?I recently bought one as a friend recommended it for food storage in freezer or refrigerator. Am so disappointed with it - am going to pack it up and send it back. It will seal - but will not 'vacuum' out the air. Obviously it supposed to heat at some point as there is a 'hot' warning inside the lid - so far it has not even reached warm! The one I bought is an "Andrew James" model.
Can anyone suggest another brand - or - am I completely wasting my time?
05-09-2019, 08:43 PM
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Re: Vaccum sealers!
I have recently purchased an Andrew James kettle and toaster and am very pleased with them. The kettle is quiet and quick and the toaster does a good job too.I have never owned a vacuum sealer but would you consider 'phoning their Customer Service Dept in case they can look into the problem for you?
05-09-2019, 08:47 PM
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Re: Vaccum sealers!
Originally Posted by Last Tango
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I have recently purchased an Andrew James kettle and toaster and am very pleased with them. The kettle is quiet and quick and the toaster does a good job too.I have never owned a vacuum sealer but would you consider 'phoning their Customer Service Dept in case they can look into the problem for you?
05-09-2019, 09:19 PM
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Re: Vaccum sealers!
Originally Posted by Meg
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Hi ST 
if you go to Amazon and put in the model of vacuum sealer you have then go to questions and answers you might find some suggestions to help you.
05-09-2019, 10:05 PM
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Re: Vaccum sealers!
If you send it back, Tabby, Lakeland do some you might want to have a look at? This particular one sucks out the air for you as well.https://www.lakeland.co.uk/31950/Foo...-Sealer-FFS015
About 20 years ago when I milked my goats, I used to freeze surplus milk and it only took a second to seal. The thing got warm, and I just pulled a the top bit down and in a few seconds it sealed the bags beautifully.
Like Meg said, looking through the reviews and Q & A is a good idea too.
05-09-2019, 10:11 PM
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Re: Vaccum sealers!
Thanks everyone for the advice. But I think I have found out what was wrong - too much liquid! I was trying to vacuum pack some runner beans which I had chopped, blanched and drained. Obviously there was still enough liquid to upset the machine so it wouldn't/couldn't seal.I left them spread out on a sheet of kitchen roll to dry out a bit longer - tried again - perfect seal!
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