Weston Pro-2300 Commercial Grade Stainless Steel Vacuum Sealer (65-0201), Double Piston Pump, Pro-2300 (Stainless Steel) review and price compare 2024
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Product overview
| Brand | Weston |
| Material | Stainless Steel, Steel |
| Color | Pro-2300 (Stainless Steel) |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 15.3 x 23 x 9 inches |
| Item Weight | 22 Pounds |
product features
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- Powerful, pro-performance; Heavy duty construction and 935 watts of power make this vacuum sealer powerful
- Quick and easy; Just press start; Double piston pump seal bar finishes the job fast; It’s the perfect tool for preserving your prized catch or preparing your garden vegetables for freezing
- Seals through moisture; Extra wide, 5 millimeters seal bar creates a solid, dependable seal every time; Seal wild game, fish and more
- Manual seal mode; Allows control over the amount of vacuum pressure for soft delicate foods
- Fits a variety of bag sizes; Extra-long 15 inches (38 centimeters) seal bar means you can seal up to 15 inches across; Compatible with food saver and Ziploc bags
- Designed for continuous use; Fan cooled motor designed specifically for continuous, repetitive use without overheating
- Food saver and Ziploc are the registered trademarks of Sunbeam products and S.C. Johnson and son respectively; Use of the marks does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by the mark owners
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From the manufacturer
The mission of Weston is to fuel a movement of food traditionalists with enduring, well-built products needed for a self-sustaining approach to food. Weston develops, markets, and distributes appliances and accessories under the proprietary Weston brand and private label brands. Products are designed for hunters, gardeners and food enthusiasts who have a passion for farm-to-table and field-to-table foods.
Weston Pro-2300 Commercial Grade Stainless Steel Vacuum Sealer with Double Piston Pump
The powerful fan-cooled motor is designed for continuous, repetitive use without overheating.
The durable stainless steel design and is perfect for bulk foods, leftovers, or safeguarding valuable items from moisture. You can seal a whole chicken or 2 racks of ribs. The double-piston pump creates strong 5mm wide seals at the push of a button. The pump draws up to 28" HG vacuum strength during the sealing process. Use the manual option for more control when sealing soft or delicate items. The 10 amp fuse is easy to access and the cord completely detaches to reduce countertop clutter.
- Extra-long 16" and 5mm wide seal bar fit a variety of bags
- Simple one-touch operation makes it easy to seal anything
- Transparent lid makes it easy to align bags and monitor the stages of sealing
- Powerful, durable motor is fan-cooled for repetitive use, 935 Watts
- Creates strong, wide seals
Features:
Preserve venison and other game meats, beef, pork, poultry, fish, and produce longer than traditional methods with the Weston Pro-2300 Commercial Grade Stainless Steel Vacuum Sealer.
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Extra-long, extra wide seal barThe extra-long seal bar means you can use a variety of vacuum sealer bags or customize your bag size, up to 16" (38 cm) across. The wide 5mm heat bar creates strong, wide seals. Seal a whole chicken or 2 racks of ribs. | Powerful, durable motor is fan-cooled for repetitive use935 Watts of power provides all the sealing and heating power you need for fast easy, sealing. The fan-cooled motor is designed specifically for continuous, repetitive use without overheating. This machine is both versatile and dependable. | Fuse is easy to access and cord detachesThis vacuum sealer has convenient features like a 10 amp fuse that's easy to access and a 6' detachable power cord. | Simple one-touch operationPreserves foods with the touch of a button, or use the manual option for more control when sealing soft or delicate foods. Powerful double-piston pump seal bar finishes the job fast, sealing bags with strong, airtight seals that are 5mm wide. The pump draws up to 28" HG vacuum strength when sealing. |
| Size | Pint | Quart | Gallon | Roll | Roll |
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| Dimensions | 6" x 10" | 8" x 12" | 11" x 16" | 8" x 50' | 10" x 50' |
| Count | 100 | 100 | 100 | 2 | 2 |
product description
Color:Pro-2300 (Stainless Steel)
The stainless steel pro-2300 has everything you need in a vacuum sealer speed: With a powerful double piston pump and seal bar to finish the job in half the time. Flexibility: The extra-long, 15" seal bar means you can seal a variety of vacuum sealer bag sizes up to 15" wide. Power: With 935 watts of power, this is one of the most powerful chamber sealers on the market. It even seals through moisture dependability: an extra wide, 5mm seal bar creates a solid, dependable seal every time. Durability: The fan cooled motor is designed specifically for continuous, repetitive use without overheating. Led lights monitor the stages of the sealing process. There are two seal modes depending on the type of sealing you are doing. The automatic mode has a simple one-touch operation, while the manual seal mode allows you to control the amount of vacuum pressure when sealing soft foods or delicate objects. The transparent acrylic lid makes it easy to align the bag perfectly for sealing. The power cord is detachable, and fits within a convenient storage compartment.
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Questions about Weston Pro-2300 Commercial Grade Stainless Steel Vacuum Sealer (65-0201), Double Piston Pump, Pro-2300 (Stainless Steel)
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I've read most of the reviews; most favorable on performance. What comment do purchasers have for the long term; 6 months, 1 year?
Answer: Had mine for just over 2yrs. Used sparingly, maybe 1-2 times per month. Worked good until the pump failed. $159 + shipping. Word of advice, get the warranty!
Answer: I used it heavily for 6 or 8 months, and it's been stored for the next 6 or 8 months, so I can't say for very long term use. However, one of the reasons I chose it is that small parts can easily be replaced, rather than junking the whole thing as you'd have with a cheaper brand. I've also used others' sealers like FoodSaver and I can tell you this one is much better quality.
Answer: This thing has been incredible. My wife and I dont have kids yet so we just go and buy a whole pork loin because its dirt cheap and i cut it in to roasts and chops and some chunks for stir fry and then we vacuum seal everything up all at once. Well we have had this thing over a year and done chicken and steaks and all sorts or cheeses. We are pretty hard on it. We went through two food savers in two years and they weren't the cheap ones. They were under warranty but i dont like purchasing things because of the warranty. I am fairly frugal but I am not scared to spend on quality and this is it.
Answer: I have used this unit to seal fish, pork, beef, and, believe it or not, valuable documents in special folders. I have gone through a few boxes of bags, a few rolls of bags, and the only replacement I've had to make was to the teflon tape on the heat sealer. I do not regret spending the money. However, the painted model is just as good as the more expensive stainless steel case model.
Answer: I've had mine for a year now. Noticed a distinct slowing of vacuuming as well as a failure to seal similar to the Foodsaver line, but I've had foodsavers bad out of the box, lasting maybe one week!! I purchased a "tune up kit" and noticed the plastic adhesive stripping barely covers the ends of the seal line, so I used a bit of duct tape on both ends to make sure the ends were covered. Frankly, I feel I shouldn't have to do this seeing this is supposedly an upgrade to a Foodsaver (and pricey to boot). So far it seems to have done the trick; we'll see how long it will last after that.
Answer: I had mine for over 8 years with heavy duty use weekly with no problems until now, but I'm not going to keep ordering parts and not fix it. So I'll order another and keep this for parts.
Answer: We have been using ours hard for about six or eight years does so well we bought another one. It is not rare for us to do a moose or 50-80 salmon at a time
Answer: Nine years of light use and going strong. Love that we can use the Mason jar adapter for jars, and other "Foodsaver" accessories.
Answer: We have had ours for 7 years, use it frequently and it's still working perfectly.
Answer: i have had mine for three years and it still works as good as when it came out of the box. I use it monthly and mainly seal fresh fish, cheese, etc. have had no issues or need of any replacement parts.
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how do you seal chicken?
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Answer: I put the chicken (usually quarters, half, or individual pieces) in a Weston bag, making sure I have adequate room on top to fold over the bag and clip it with a office clip, or paper clip. I put it in the freezer until it is frozen, then I take it out, take off the paper clip, and seal it with my Weston sealer. It is a lot less messy if the chicken is frozen and the juices cannot run into the sealer. Caution though, make sure the chicken juices do not contaminate the outside of the bag when being assembled, and stand the bag upright in the freezer (so juices do not run out). Hope this helps.
Answer: A live chicken? Well, I don't recommend that. Too many sharp things to poke holes! But if it's just pieces of chicken, then seal it like anything else. Put it in a sealing bag and put the open end in the machine and seal it like normal. The juices that come out will collect in the juice catcher and it will seal the plastic in spite of it.
Answer: Cut into pieces appropriate for the vacuum bags you intend to use, pat dry excessive fluids, then seal as you would any other item.
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Would the Pro-2300 work with the Foodsaver zipper bags via the Foodsaver zipper bag adapter?
Answer: What do you mean by "Foodsaver zipper bags via the Foodsaver zipper bag adapter"? Are you asking if you can use bags other than those specifically sold for the Weston?
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Answer: don't know.weston has there own zipper bags now.good idea would like to try. sorry
Answer: We've used Foodsaver bags and they work fine.
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Anyone use this for fresh filed fish?
Answer: No, I have never used it for that purpose. I am going to assume you intend to freeze the fish after sealing, hence the reason for vacuum sealing. If my assumption is correct the way to proceed would be as follows. 1. Ensure NO pin bones remain in the filet. 2. Rinse and dry completely with paper towels. 3. Put filet in a vacuum seal bag and place in the freezer, lying flat, until the filet is VERY firm. 4. Remove from freezer and vacuum seal as you normally would. 5. Return to freezer.
Answer: I buy pounds and pounds of fish at Restaurant Depot that I freeze . This machine gets the job done, quickly, quietly, and efficiently. It is heavy semi- professional machine. Comparing this to a Food Saver machine is like comparing a Ferrari to a Chevrolet - I'm very pleased with this machine
Answer: We have done 50-80 salmon in a sitting on many occasions. The unit does amazing. We have three in the group and we have been using one of them for about six years, hard years. Fish, caribou, moose, and everything else.
Answer: We use the Weston for beef, pork and yes for our bull head fish. Seems to work fine. If too much fluid though you have to blot dry as will not seal with too much fluid.
Answer: If I use it on something with too much juice I freeze it before sealing. I have had mine 7 years working great.
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Where is the tube port in the Weston Pro 2300?
Answer: When the lid is open there is a little port that is normally the vacuum for bags, but works for the hose. It's a great machine!
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How can a buyer compare the vacuum efficiency or "strength" of this unit versus another?
Answer: I have seen tests for this unit. It will produce a vacuum of about 18 bar on a bag. 29 being about as good as it gets. It will do more thru the port, but your not supposed to use that or it will void the warranty. I can place a bag done on mine in my chamber sealer, then the bag will explode. That means the unit is not getting all the air out, just most of it. More than enough to prevent freezer burn. If you want a true vacuum, get a chamber sealer for double the cost.
Answer: I have seen tests for this unit. It will produce a vacuum of about 18 bar on a bag. 29 being about as good as it gets. It will do more thru the port, but your not supposed to use that or it will void the warranty. I can place a bag done on mine in my chamber sealer, then the bag will explode. That means the unit is not getting all the air out, just most of it. More than enough to prevent freezer burn. If you want a true vacuum, get a chamber sealer for double the cost.
Answer: The Pro 2300 will pull a vacuum of 28"Hg / ~.95Bar.
Answer: Yes by the amount of vacuum produced. I believe this vac produces 26mm Hg. But it's not just the vacuum that should be compared it's also the overall quality. My experience is that they are far superior to food saver. If you read through the reviews and watch some reviews of the Weston online you will probably find similar opinions. Many people also prefer the Weston vac bags to the food saver bags.
Answer: I had the popular food saver for many years. It died after one year. Totally made of plastic. This machine is solid metal and Plexiglas construction. Completely different animals. It's like comparing a kia verses Lexus or land rover. The motor that drives this is much stronger. In short of buying a supermarket version of vacuum sealer this is the next level down for home use. also my recommendation is to purchase the manufacture's bags. They are best in the market.
Answer: I've had other sealers and this one is definitely the strongest. I sealed a bag of chocolate chips and they were suctioned together so much that it felt like a brick. This thing is amazing!!!
Answer: Purchased as gift for spouse who had several foodsavers over the years for use at hunting time. He loves this one claims much faster, stronger, better sealer.Likes that can buy replacement parts for this if needed.
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How does this perform at sealing cooked meats for freezing, foodsaver wont seal well if moisture is present between bag layers??
Answer: We raise and sell chickens. We've had a few problems with bags coming unsealed but it's usually a pinhole somewhere in the bag and not because of moisture in the bag, or where it was sealed. We do make it a point of wiping the excess moisture from the area that's going to be sealed before we seal it. The chickens that are sealed keep fresh for a very long time. We are very happy with their purchase and do recommend this item.
Answer: IMHO, if moisture is in the sealing area... it will not seal. the "trick" is to get your food into the bag without wetting the area to be sealed. e.g. use a much larger bag and fold the bag down so that the sealing area will be dry when the food is inserted. Food saver has a pricey bag "designed" to help avoid the problem- I do not know how well it works.
Answer: Every bag has sealed,has big sealer tape.When I had a foodsaver and sealing something wet and juicy,i would place a paper towel inside the bag at the top before sealing.frozen paper towel hurt's nothing.Good Luck
Answer: Neither will this. Its just another Food Saver, just built better. No vac bagger can deal with liquids of any kind, but, freeze it first and it becomes a non issue. I also put a sheet of paper towel at the inside top of the bag, but before the seal area, to catch the juice as its squeezed out. Never had an issue.
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What is the duty cycle of this sealer? Can it be run continuously for several hours? I've burned out several FoodSaver units processing large batches.
Answer: I use mine regularly for processing large batches of fish and have run it steady for hours with no problems. You just have to time it so you leave it sit for 20 seconds between bags, which is usually about as fast as you can go anyway. I have also burnt out several food saver specials but this one works well.
Answer: I have run it for hours with no problems or breaks. The only time it rests is waiting on the vacuum to release the lid. That's it.
Answer: As you, have burned up several sealers- but have found this one to be the best so far. Can run continuously, with occasional cooling down of the sealing strip. So far happy with this one. Hope you are as satisfied with yours as I am with mine.
Answer: Spend the bucks and get one. Those food saver units are destine fore the landfill before to long,no fix no parts BS
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How wide is the seal on this machine
Answer: Seal bar is 16" long.
Answer: 15 inches is all it will do.
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I want to purchase this sealer, but not sure that it is a model 2300 because you are not specific. Do you sell Weston bags and other accessories
Answer: I have done a lot of research on vac sealers ,I purchased a food saver designed for sportsman today , and the duty cycle is pathetic (tired of waiting), it is going back tomorrow. I am going to bite the bullet , and pay the price for the Weston 2300 , all of the reviews seem to be good to great on this sealer (only bad complaint is bulky size ), if you research it will do canning jars also with a little research (another brands hose). also I have seen Weston bags on amazon.( Also you did put this posted question, in the results for the 2300 model ) so I will assume you are looking at toe 2300 model
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does anyone have a problem with cover not releasing after sealing? if so, what's the fix?
Answer: Have the same problem. Vacuum and seal is complete cooling light is off takes at least 5-10min before I can open the lid
Answer: There's a piece of metallic tape that covers the sealing bar. It looks like packaging material, so it's very tempting to remove it. It needs to remain in place
Answer: It's not releasing because the vacuum isn't complete. you have to sometimes push down on the cover to get it to seal.
Answer: When its new, the door can be a little "sticky", but it didn't do that for long. It shouldn't take no more than a light tug to open it.
Answer: Yes what the others of said don't pul stripe off and push down on the lid to help remove all the air.
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What is the biggest size bag that can be used? Where is the item shipped from in US? Can this product be shipped to Colombia?
Answer: Hi Liza, the 2300 is a commercial-grade vacuum sealer with an extra large bar for sealing bags up to 15" wide. This item will ship from a CA warehouse. We do not currently support shipments outside the US on Amazon, however, most of our international customers arrange to work with a freight forwarder in the US, that will accept their packages at a US address, and forward them on to them in their country. You can find a forwarder via any search engine. Note that the cost of freight forwarders is additional to the product cost listed here.
Answer: Capable of sealing bags up to 15-inch wide, shipped from Ohio, yes it can & it is a 110V
Answer: Largest bag for this unit is 15 inches wide, shipping is within the United States only.
Answer: 15" x 18" yes it can be shipped to Columbia check with Amazon on shipping TY sealersupply
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crazy question...wondering if I could "laminate" paper with this sealer???
Answer: I think the vacum would likely cause the paper to curl/crumple unless you put a piece of paperboard,or cardboard behind the paper.
Answer: I personally never have tried it but the web said its possible....you have to use cardboard sleeves in order for it to work.
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What is the main difference between the 2100 and 2300 models? Are they the same wattage?
Answer: If you can Google the models and find out or if I were you, contact the manufacture; Weston, directly and and call them. Don't email because it may take a long time for a reply or no answer. I looked at label on the bottom and the wattage says 935. I have the 2300. I have fish I have caught a year ago and still I can eat them. The only bad thing about this one is there is no cutter built in. I hope this helps, but still Iwould directly call the manufacture and ask them.
Answer: The color all other parts are identical Dave sealersunlimited.com
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What are the dimensions? Length, width, depth?
Answer: I mostly agree with FoodVacBags' answer. The 22 1/2" width is allowing for the on/off button and room for the cord to be attached (without pinching the cord) on the right hand side of machine. The cord detaches from this model though and has a storage place at the back of the machine for the cord when not in use, which adds one (1) inch to the depth they stated. Therefore you could potentially store this unit, when not in use, in a 19 1/2"W x 13 1/4"D x 6"H area (with the electrical cord detached & stored at the back of unit in order to keep the cord handy & out of the way during storage).
Answer: It is 19 inches wide by 13 inches win depth and at its highest point about 5 inches. it is an industrial grade vacuum sealer. i expect it to last 10 years at least, i also bought the extended warranty. something i rarely do. I love this machine, i put steaks in a bag with a marinade and then vacuum seal it. the marinade goes into the meat. The Best Indeed
Answer: This machine measures 22-1/2 wide by 12-1/4 depth by 6 inches high.
Answer: Read the specs it's in there. Fits on the counter nicely. It's heavy.
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vacuum mason jars?
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Does it seal liquids ?
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Answer: This machine is not meant to seal liquids. You do not want liquids to get into the motor in risk of it being damaged.
Answer: freeze the liquid first then seal
Answer: Not with the vacuum on. Use the manual seal feature to seal the bag without vacuum (and without the liquid getting into the sealed area & possibly degrading the seal). Then, the seal is good enough to contain liquids.
Answer: We have owned several vacuum sealers and this is the best one ever. When it comes to liquid and vacuum sealing it doesn't work unless you freeze the contents first, which I do when it comes to making sauces that I want to seal. Fill the containers, set upright in box and place in freezer overnight. Vacuum seal the next day.
Answer: You would need to freeze the liquid first. Otherwise, it would suck up all the liquid into the motor.
Answer: It doesn't vacuum liquids, you have to manually seal the bag w/o vacuuming the air out.
Answer: I don't think u can cause if u have chicken with a little juice u have to put a paper towel inside bag to stop moisture from touching the sealing bar
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Considering this for comercial for smoked brisket vacuum seal, is this fine?
Answer: Smoked Brisket is fine, just as long as you drain some of the liquids out. The machine is equipment with a tray to manage that, but I've found the seal is better with less liquid in the bag.
Answer: If not much juice to brisket, then it's okay, but allow extra length of bag so small amounts of juice don't get vacuumed into seal. If a lot of juice then freeze it first then vacuum pack in the frozen state.
Answer: As long as your brisket is refrigerated before sealing it should work fine. I sealed braised short ribs and it worked wonderfully. Found it to seal solid hard items Much better than things like cooled polenta or other soft items
Answer: Would not purchase. Consider the Vacmaster sealer. Its a much better sealer and better priced
Answer: I have had very good luck with this product. My answer is yes
Answer: yes
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Which brand is best, FoodVacBags Bags & Rolls,VacMaster Full Mesh Vacuum Rolls, Weston Embossed Channel Vacuum Bag Rolls, Vac-Fresh or Food Saver?
Answer: I use Vac-Fresh 11"X50' and 8"x50' that I buy here on Amazon. The savings over the others is substantial and they seal and last just as good. Good luck and good cooking.
Answer: I buy all our rolls from www.vacupack.com - The prices are good and the quality is excellent.
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Does it have accesory port to vacuum mason jars and marinade jars just like foodsaver?
Answer: Yes, it does. But you will need to purchase the hose and hardware separately, as they are made by another manufacturer. The "port" to plug the hose in is under the hinged lid.
Answer: No
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How this machine comparing to the "The NEW FoodSaver® GameSaver® Titanium Vacuum Sealer"? Most reviewers on foodsaver.com got the machine for free
Answer: I'd have to disagree with this answer; I've gone through 7 Food Savers in the past year. Hence why I'm looking at purchasing the Weston 2300. The price difference is worth the time I've spent dealing with poor quality, budget Food Saver machines.
Answer: I bought his machine in the summer and returned it to get a Foodsaver that was about $150 less, and it blew this Weston away. I didn't get the GameSaver you're asking about, but I can tell you that the value and quality of ANY Foodsaver model will be greater.
Answer: @rdrdinghood are you the big bad wolf that works for the Foodsaver helpdesk?
Answer: Don't have one....... I am done with food saver products !
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Does Weston make a portable chamber vacuum system ?
Answer: Thanks for asking. Weston is working on a home unit for chamber sealing. VacMaster has the VP112 which is a great smaller model for regular kitchens. We sell lots of them and customers love them!
Answer: No not a chamber.
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Im not asking how wide (15") for example on the factory edges the heated seal is approxiately 3/4" wide so how wide is the seal width?
Answer: It is about a quarter inch. We always seal it twice, one seal about the other, that way if one is not as tight or as good a seal, no smell, no leak.
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Over night shipping available?
Answer: No. The fastest it would arrive is within 1-2 days and it would be very expensive due to where it is shipped from.
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can the Weston seal mylar bags
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Answer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9dzaeC0hG0 Yes, it will seal Mylar bags.
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does it seal jars
Answer: No. It does not have an alternate vacuum port for sealing containers. It does a wonderful job sealing bags and is built to last.
Answer: It does not seal jars unless there is some sort of attachment that I am not aware of.
Answer: No. plastic bags only.
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Cuántas libras puede empacar en cada empaque y hasta qué medida máxima puede empacar
Answer: Puedo empacar hasta 1 kg
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What is the difference between the weston 65-0101 pro 2100 and the weston 65-0201 pro 2300??? just the color or what else? thank you
Answer: Simply the color and cost are the only differences. The stainless will show fingerprints a bit more than the white, but it is a very nice looking finish.
Answer: Yes, the Pro2300 is stainless steel. The Pro2100 is white. Otherwise, they function the same.
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Has the 2300 been replaced by the 2600? The 2300 is not on the Weston web site anymore.
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Can you use 5 mil bags
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Answer: I do
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can the Weston Pro-2300 be used for compressed fruit/vegetables? Is it powerful enough?
Answer: We have used this for all our sealing of food. Did a aluminum can and it squashed it, so yes it is powerful enough. You do have to wait about 30 seconds between each seal.
Answer: Yes, it's a very powerful machine. It works quickly and quietly. I am very pleased with this machine. We buy in bulk and this machine gets the job done quickly
Answer: It's the best I've used, but I use it basically for meat. I've used it for dried fruit also.
Answer: Yes- this is a commercial vac sealer
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Have this model and need replacement teflon covering for heating element, where can I buy?
Answer: FoodVacBags also carries the Teflon covering. I'd be happy to assist you in locating the listing. 800-538-1442.
Answer: If you call 1-800-814-4895 they will help you replace the parts you need or go to Weston products.com..
Answer: You can buy rolls of teflon tape here on Amazon. I think I use 3/4". Just double check me on the width of your original.
Answer: Call Weston's Customer Service.
Answer: Thom can help you at this number: 425-264-0195
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Does it seal Mylar?
Answer: I would think it would melt off the sections.
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I have to put a lot of pressure on the handle to make it start sealing and it doesn’t make the “sealing” sound when done, just a click. can i fix it?
Answer: Thank you for your question. We would recommend you inspect and perhaps replace you vacuum chamber gaskets (foam seals) as these can become compressed, damaged, or worn and cause the issue you are describing. If this is not the issue or you need any more support please feel free reach out to us via our website's contact us page as we would be more than happy to continue to help you trouble shoot your issue.
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Answer: Something is wrong. I didn't have to put a lot of pressure on it, just one finger.
Answer: Most likely need to replace the foam seal strip
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can I use foodsaver bags?
Answer: I have not tried food saver bags but I don't think they are significantly different than most other vacuum bags available here.
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1.) Will it work with canisters? 2.) Dose it have a pulse function?
Answer: Not sure about canisters? It does have the ability to control how much suction you choose.
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Does it have a bag cutter?
Answer: Good morning and great question! No, this machine does not come with a bag cutter but you can find bag cutters that are sold separately and are relatively inexpensive. Thanks, Jo
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I'm viewing this product from Australia. Can I assume that the machine in 220-240v and will come equipped with an Australian power plug?
Answer: I live and bought mine (from Amazon) in the USA and the unit came configured for 120v, 60Hz and with a power cord to suit. Even though the unit is not made in the USA, it seems it is only configured for USA household use because several questions regarding availability of 220/240v models on the Weston site have gone unanswered by the company. It's a great unit; perhaps you can find a step down transformer rated for 1.2 KVA?
Answer: I have no idea. I bought mine in America and it came with a plug that works in my 220.
Answer: I'm not sure where they're made but the customer service is in Ohio. It came with a cord that plugged in to my outlets - in Indiana, USA. You might contact Amazon about this question. You could also contact the company: http://www.westonsupply.com/Weston-Vacuum-Sealers-p/pro%20vacuum%20sealers.htm
Answer: That I'm not sure of. Because I live in the US. Mine comes with the plug that we need. Otherwise then that the machine is wonderful.
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Can you use any other 3 mil vac bags with this unit or just the ones they provide
Answer: I found that you can use any type of bag we bought some from one of our local stores and we also some from Cabelos. They all work well but the heavier they are the better they protect what you put in it.
Answer: I can't say if you can use "any" other bags, but I've used non-Weston bags and done just fine.
Answer: You can use others but we have found that the FoodSaver bags work far better than the fools we have bought. When we use up the rolls we have we will be using the FoodSaver brand. Hope this helps.
Answer: I've used non-Weston vacuum bags with no problem.
Answer: Although we've never done it, we believe that you should be able to use any other type of food sealer bags.
Answer: I occasionally use foodsaver bags and they work fine.
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Is there a difference in the silver lid, and the blue lid?
Answer: The lid is not actually blue. That model is stainless. Blue is just the protective plastic that comes on it, just peel it off when it arrives. This is by far the best one we have ever purchased.
Answer: Just the color of the housing on the machine. One is white, the other silver.
Q:
ours is not sealing like it use to. can you purchase parts for the PRO 2300?
Answer: I believe you can I would look it up online
Q:
How long will the bags preserve food without freezer burn? Has anyone had the machine long enough to know if the vacuumed seals and bags will keep foods beyond 2 months without freezer burn?
Answer: I have keep food in the freezer for at least 1 year without any problem. Unlike the zip kind of bags, which if it 2 months your lucky. Anything more than a year really not a good idea. Having a sealer machine is the best thing a family could invest in to keep te cost of food down.
Answer: We raise and sell chickens. Some are 7+ pounds. If you get a good seal on the bag we've had it for over five months now with no problems at all. We have had a few bags that the seal broke on and they were in danger of freezer burn. We revealed them, and they are fine.
Answer: Have kept fish sealed and frozen for up to 9 months so far without freezer burn.
Answer: I agree that you are fine for up to a year, so long as the seal remains intact. Anything beyond that, and meat quantity suffers for reasons other than freezer burn. I've had very few issues with the seal holding up, since it is so wide. Excellent product.
Q:
Can hot soup be sealed in the bags
Answer: No, it won't be able to do that. But what i do is to freeze portions in small containers, then pop out the frozen portions, then seal them.
Answer: No. You would need to freeze it in another container first then vacuum seal it
Answer: I doubt it, unless you used a very large bag and put a small amount of soup in the bag.
Answer: Yes, but it's best to allow it to cool first for safe handling. There's a button to stop/interrupt the suction so you don't remove liquids.
Answer: I havent tried that, I don't think it would work.
Q:
Are this bags ( http://www.amazon.com/vac-fresh-embossed-vacuum-11-inch-50-feet/dp/b0052boexg ) compatible with this machine?
Answer: This machine can seal any bag that is up to 15in wide. So yes, it should work.
Answer: Can't be 100% sure, but I think so. Size, for sure isn't a problem.
Answer: YES all day and twice on sunday ;-)
Answer: Yes
Q:
It doesn’t work how to repair
Answer: Go to Weston.com and click on "contact" where you will find their customer service tel number
Q:
I have noticed with cheaper units, it is hard to seal the bottom of a bag made from a roll, making it useless. Is this one better?
Answer: The Weston is one of the best units you can buy. I use nothing but the rolls and have had zero problems with sealing the bags. Good luck and good cooking.
Answer: I've been using my Weston with premade bags but it has a wide sealing strip and does a great job of sealing the top so I cannot imagine a circumstance where it would not properly seal the bottom.
Answer: This thing seals like a million bucks every time, I have used cheaper units, no comparison, this thing rocks.
Q:
what wston model does come with a bag cutter built in?
Answer: No bag cutter
Q:
IS THERE A MODEL WITH A BAG CUTTER?
Answer: Weston does have a vac sealer with a bag cutter, the model 1100, note it only has a 11" sealing strip not 15" as this model has.
Answer: No. This model does not come with a bag cutter.
Answer: No I do not have one with a bag cutter.
Answer: Weston does not make a vacuum sealer with bag cutter.
Q:
I read a review that said the newer model had a bag cutter. Is that true?
Answer: The model I bought last year does not.
Answer: No it doesn't.
Q:
Look at the picture. Is it a Pro-3000 or 2300? Thank you,in advance.
Answer: Thats a pro-3000, 100% sure
Answer: It is a Pro 2300 go by product description not the photograph they are identical it looks and I am sure they are using a stock photo for both
Answer: The listing/info is for the 2300. Thank you. :-)
Answer: Looks like the 2300.
Answer: 2300 is what mine is.
Answer: 2300
Product reviews of Weston Pro-2300 Commercial Grade Stainless Steel Vacuum Sealer (65-0201), Double Piston Pump, Pro-2300 (Stainless Steel)
Amazon Customer : Top Notch Machine!
We ordered this sealer back in 2016, and it is such a wonderful machine. I was using it to pack some veggies fort the freezer today and read, for the first time(????) the label on the top of the machine that explained that the white finish was actually a protective plastic that was intended to protect the exterior during assembly and shipping, and should be removed before the first use! Anyway, I removed it today and the stainless finish is beautiful!
Thank you folks for producing such a high quality product!
Doug Myers
Thank you folks for producing such a high quality product!
Doug Myers
Elaine Conway : Not as advertised.
I have 2 Pro 2300 that have been top of the line. The one I’ve had for 11 years finally died. I ordered this one to replace it. It was advertised as new with a damaged package. The unit I received was very obviously used. It was dirty from use and was worn. It had been used for some time before it was returned and sold to me as new.
Amazon Customer : Not worth the money
Doesnt last . Not worth the money
Kariel : Received in classic Amazon efficiency, on time and packaging was good. But???
This machine works well but takes time to figure out its full potential.
Seals good with some time and may be a good fit for a week ender
but not a commercial operation as it take about 1 minute per package.
The wife and I processed a 900lbs bison roughly 400 lbs of meat in 18 hours
with 8 hours spent packaging using this sealer. Universal fit rolls of bags was nice.
Overall there are more pricy, better machines on the market but for us, this product
was a good fit and value considering we had the luxury of time and time will tell of its
craftsmanship and quality.
Seals good with some time and may be a good fit for a week ender
but not a commercial operation as it take about 1 minute per package.
The wife and I processed a 900lbs bison roughly 400 lbs of meat in 18 hours
with 8 hours spent packaging using this sealer. Universal fit rolls of bags was nice.
Overall there are more pricy, better machines on the market but for us, this product
was a good fit and value considering we had the luxury of time and time will tell of its
craftsmanship and quality.
Albert Moore : The best Vacuum Packer I’ve ever owned
I love the features on this Vacuum Packer, plus the very size of it is also awesome.
Michael's Custom Shutters : Nope!! Looks good....but looks do lie:-/
Had to send this puppy back. Literally over heated itself while trying to vacuum seal ONE sectioned out pork butt. One pork butt, one dead machine........Not what I had in mind.
Bill Bennett : sometimes we didn't realize the seal was no good until it had been in the freezer awhile
We've been vacuum sealing meats and vegetables for decades with a Seal-o-meal unit. It was OK, other than we'd have to seal at least 2x to get a leak proof seal, sometimes we didn't realize the seal was no good until it had been in the freezer awhile. Pretty much hit and miss.
Recently we bought a Weston meat grinder, with an awesome sausage stuffing spiral - makes GREAT hot dogs, sausages, everything!
Decided to replace the old Seal-oops-meal with this Weston Pro-2300. I got what we wanted, it's currently being used for packaging pulled and chopped pork, here's what the kids say.
a. It is FAST. 10-15 seconds from hitting the start button, it's completely DONE.
b. The WIDE seal has been flawless. One time sealing, and it's DONE. The sealing strip on the bag is almost 1/4" wide.... that ain't gonna leak!
c. Stainless Steel looks good, like a professional appliance, it's easy to keep clean.
d. Quiet, yes, it doesn't sound like it's struggling to pull a vacuum, we're talking a fast, quiet vacuum pump - it took a little practice, after squeezing and massaging bags to get as much air out as possible (seal-o-meal), this thing quickly and quietly pulls it out, sometimes in less than 5 seconds.
e. The clear TOP to the vacuum chamber is a really nice PLUS. It's very thick, and being clear you can see if liquids are being sucked into this overflow tray. It's also nice to see "how much bag" is actually inserted into the unit.
f. Heavy duty and rubber feet that stays PUT as you fumble around with bags. The seal-o-meal would slip and slide all over the place, while we were trying to get the darn edge of the bag inserted and the cover down.
g. here's a Pro and Con... It'll do a big, wide bag like nothing else. It'll take up counter space - yep, we're using it 2x a week for the pork processing, veggies... we still can't find a good place to store it, it's both good & bad, heavy duty, commercial unit, and big.
If you're considering this unit, or another brand - consider that clear top, fast vacuum pump & wide seal on the bags. This isn't a kitchen appliance "toy". Would I buy it again? Well... my daughter is getting married (finally), gonna buy a house and put in a garden. We struggled with the seal-o-meal for 3 decades, and it was over $285, probably 10x that in rolls of bags. What a waste. One of these, with the smallest and medium size bags will be less expensive. Oh, get the pre-made bags, in bulk, you won't regret it - it'll do the roll bags too, just more work and costs more.
Recently we bought a Weston meat grinder, with an awesome sausage stuffing spiral - makes GREAT hot dogs, sausages, everything!
Decided to replace the old Seal-oops-meal with this Weston Pro-2300. I got what we wanted, it's currently being used for packaging pulled and chopped pork, here's what the kids say.
a. It is FAST. 10-15 seconds from hitting the start button, it's completely DONE.
b. The WIDE seal has been flawless. One time sealing, and it's DONE. The sealing strip on the bag is almost 1/4" wide.... that ain't gonna leak!
c. Stainless Steel looks good, like a professional appliance, it's easy to keep clean.
d. Quiet, yes, it doesn't sound like it's struggling to pull a vacuum, we're talking a fast, quiet vacuum pump - it took a little practice, after squeezing and massaging bags to get as much air out as possible (seal-o-meal), this thing quickly and quietly pulls it out, sometimes in less than 5 seconds.
e. The clear TOP to the vacuum chamber is a really nice PLUS. It's very thick, and being clear you can see if liquids are being sucked into this overflow tray. It's also nice to see "how much bag" is actually inserted into the unit.
f. Heavy duty and rubber feet that stays PUT as you fumble around with bags. The seal-o-meal would slip and slide all over the place, while we were trying to get the darn edge of the bag inserted and the cover down.
g. here's a Pro and Con... It'll do a big, wide bag like nothing else. It'll take up counter space - yep, we're using it 2x a week for the pork processing, veggies... we still can't find a good place to store it, it's both good & bad, heavy duty, commercial unit, and big.
If you're considering this unit, or another brand - consider that clear top, fast vacuum pump & wide seal on the bags. This isn't a kitchen appliance "toy". Would I buy it again? Well... my daughter is getting married (finally), gonna buy a house and put in a garden. We struggled with the seal-o-meal for 3 decades, and it was over $285, probably 10x that in rolls of bags. What a waste. One of these, with the smallest and medium size bags will be less expensive. Oh, get the pre-made bags, in bulk, you won't regret it - it'll do the roll bags too, just more work and costs more.
Christopher R. : doesn't seal well
Poorly designed- because there is no true manual seal function the only way to seal is by engaging vacuum. In my case the machine needed two sealing operations to get a bag sealed well so the second seal has to be initiated by running vacuum pump and then pressing manual seal button which then ends the vacuum. A hassle and waste of pump use if you are doing much work. You also need to hold down the handle if you want a seal. For the price it is way too simple of a machine
New England Yankee : AMAZING difference versus Foodsaver
I recently purchased this to replace our aging Foodsaver sealer. In fact, we've had 3 Foodsavers, but only the oldest one has held up - the others died. The oldest one still works, but barely. All had heavy, constant use. This isn't a knock on Foodsaver so much as it is commentary on the differences between the Foodsaver sealers and the more robust (and expensive) Weston product.
The Weston sealer absolutely blows the Foodsaver away. It's faster, quieter, has a wider seal, and has a much more powerful vacuum. The difference between the tightness of the resulting package is very noticable.
One caution - we could package liquids using the Foodsaver, basically because it is slow. You really shouldn't in the Weston, as you are risking the machine. The vacuum will draw in liquid INSTANTLY. There are ways to deal with this, but again, fair warning. We've since acquired a hand impulse sealer to bag liquids. The other approach people take is to freeze the liquid items first, THEN seal.
Some people have reported problems sealing Foodsaver bags using this machine. We had a couple of leaky seals using them. All were due to hitting manual seal too quickly. Other than that, no problem.
Great machine.
PS - The key to using Foodsaver bags is to MAKE SURE THE TEXTURED SIDE IS DOWN (i.e., ON the heating element)!
The Weston sealer absolutely blows the Foodsaver away. It's faster, quieter, has a wider seal, and has a much more powerful vacuum. The difference between the tightness of the resulting package is very noticable.
One caution - we could package liquids using the Foodsaver, basically because it is slow. You really shouldn't in the Weston, as you are risking the machine. The vacuum will draw in liquid INSTANTLY. There are ways to deal with this, but again, fair warning. We've since acquired a hand impulse sealer to bag liquids. The other approach people take is to freeze the liquid items first, THEN seal.
Some people have reported problems sealing Foodsaver bags using this machine. We had a couple of leaky seals using them. All were due to hitting manual seal too quickly. Other than that, no problem.
Great machine.
PS - The key to using Foodsaver bags is to MAKE SURE THE TEXTURED SIDE IS DOWN (i.e., ON the heating element)!
Rachael DeRossi : Died after 2 uses + Can't get ahold of company for warranty
The machine worked just fine the first 2 times I used it, then when I tried vacuum sealing some zucchini it was toast. The sealer was only partially working and vaccuum was non-existent. Both my husband and I reached out to Amazon Prime support and they couldn't do anything about it so they gave us the contact information to the "company" that I am not sure actually exists. The phone number didn't work and I received a return email from the one provided saying they don't even sell this product.....
woodworker : not all functions work. Customer service DOES NOT respond to requests for help
Vacuum and sealing functions work well. Manual Seal function does not work at all. Have tried to contact Weston customer service. They do not take phone calls. They do not answer emails. I will contact AMAZON about what to do next.
Will The Thrill : Weston Vacuum Sealer Pro-2300 65-0201
I just received my Weston Pro-2300. The first uses were for the fresh wild caught Pacific Sockeye Salmon and Halibut. There will be a lot more fresh fish being Vac-Packed as the summer season progresses. There will be no soft mushy off-colored flesh Farmed Raised Franken-Fish that's lacking in vitamins & rich Omega-3 oils allowed in our home. Please note Franken-Fish of any of the Salmon species or Atlantic Salmon are not stocked in our local Safeway store. A big Plus, now Back to this sealer. Update...9/27/20 My Pro 2300 just last night stopped auto-sealing. I must still say I really like this unit. 7 years of use probably around 3-400 bags a year and then some. It still seals I just have to use manual button. I will probably send it out for repair I know it will be a simple fix. I did buy a Max Vac Pro a couple months ago guess I will take it out of the box to get to know it..
This Pro-2300 is leaps and bounds more advanced than my Food Saver 820 that was built in 2001. The pump is finally giving out a bit, but the unit still works. I just didn't like having to keep constant pressure on the lid during the vacuuming & sealing process. The Pro-2300 one only has to slightly press down the handle and once you see the bag compact you let go and the rest is done by the machine. It is preset to like 28 inches of vacuum! It'll crush a pop can with ease. Please note you must wait until the machine releases after the sealing process is completed. There is a relief valve that will release the door doesn't take anymore time than the food saver did. I am glad I made this purchase it's very much worth the purchase specially if you buy foods in bulk as we do also.
And these Weston bags are just as good as the other brand. I have been using the Weston bags on my food saver and they work great, but you can not use any other bag but Weston's on this machine. Which is okay the Weston bags are much more cheaper.
This Pro-2300 is leaps and bounds more advanced than my Food Saver 820 that was built in 2001. The pump is finally giving out a bit, but the unit still works. I just didn't like having to keep constant pressure on the lid during the vacuuming & sealing process. The Pro-2300 one only has to slightly press down the handle and once you see the bag compact you let go and the rest is done by the machine. It is preset to like 28 inches of vacuum! It'll crush a pop can with ease. Please note you must wait until the machine releases after the sealing process is completed. There is a relief valve that will release the door doesn't take anymore time than the food saver did. I am glad I made this purchase it's very much worth the purchase specially if you buy foods in bulk as we do also.
And these Weston bags are just as good as the other brand. I have been using the Weston bags on my food saver and they work great, but you can not use any other bag but Weston's on this machine. Which is okay the Weston bags are much more cheaper.
Joan Songer : Not enough vacuum power!!
We do lots of salmon and halibut, its frustrating to have it get freezer burned because of not getting all the air out of the bag. Our old v.p. same brand sold through Cabel's was much better.
Bill Bennett : sometimes we didn't realize the seal was no good until it had been in the freezer awhile
We've been vacuum sealing meats and vegetables for decades with a Seal-o-meal unit. It was OK, other than we'd have to seal at least 2x to get a leak proof seal, sometimes we didn't realize the seal was no good until it had been in the freezer awhile. Pretty much hit and miss.
Recently we bought a Weston meat grinder, with an awesome sausage stuffing spiral - makes GREAT hot dogs, sausages, everything!
Decided to replace the old Seal-oops-meal with this Weston Pro-2300. I got what we wanted, it's currently being used for packaging pulled and chopped pork, here's what the kids say.
a. It is FAST. 10-15 seconds from hitting the start button, it's completely DONE.
b. The WIDE seal has been flawless. One time sealing, and it's DONE. The sealing strip on the bag is almost 1/4" wide.... that ain't gonna leak!
c. Stainless Steel looks good, like a professional appliance, it's easy to keep clean.
d. Quiet, yes, it doesn't sound like it's struggling to pull a vacuum, we're talking a fast, quiet vacuum pump - it took a little practice, after squeezing and massaging bags to get as much air out as possible (seal-o-meal), this thing quickly and quietly pulls it out, sometimes in less than 5 seconds.
e. The clear TOP to the vacuum chamber is a really nice PLUS. It's very thick, and being clear you can see if liquids are being sucked into this overflow tray. It's also nice to see "how much bag" is actually inserted into the unit.
f. Heavy duty and rubber feet that stays PUT as you fumble around with bags. The seal-o-meal would slip and slide all over the place, while we were trying to get the darn edge of the bag inserted and the cover down.
g. here's a Pro and Con... It'll do a big, wide bag like nothing else. It'll take up counter space - yep, we're using it 2x a week for the pork processing, veggies... we still can't find a good place to store it, it's both good & bad, heavy duty, commercial unit, and big.
If you're considering this unit, or another brand - consider that clear top, fast vacuum pump & wide seal on the bags. This isn't a kitchen appliance "toy". Would I buy it again? Well... my daughter is getting married (finally), gonna buy a house and put in a garden. We struggled with the seal-o-meal for 3 decades, and it was over $285, probably 10x that in rolls of bags. What a waste. One of these, with the smallest and medium size bags will be less expensive. Oh, get the pre-made bags, in bulk, you won't regret it - it'll do the roll bags too, just more work and costs more.
Recently we bought a Weston meat grinder, with an awesome sausage stuffing spiral - makes GREAT hot dogs, sausages, everything!
Decided to replace the old Seal-oops-meal with this Weston Pro-2300. I got what we wanted, it's currently being used for packaging pulled and chopped pork, here's what the kids say.
a. It is FAST. 10-15 seconds from hitting the start button, it's completely DONE.
b. The WIDE seal has been flawless. One time sealing, and it's DONE. The sealing strip on the bag is almost 1/4" wide.... that ain't gonna leak!
c. Stainless Steel looks good, like a professional appliance, it's easy to keep clean.
d. Quiet, yes, it doesn't sound like it's struggling to pull a vacuum, we're talking a fast, quiet vacuum pump - it took a little practice, after squeezing and massaging bags to get as much air out as possible (seal-o-meal), this thing quickly and quietly pulls it out, sometimes in less than 5 seconds.
e. The clear TOP to the vacuum chamber is a really nice PLUS. It's very thick, and being clear you can see if liquids are being sucked into this overflow tray. It's also nice to see "how much bag" is actually inserted into the unit.
f. Heavy duty and rubber feet that stays PUT as you fumble around with bags. The seal-o-meal would slip and slide all over the place, while we were trying to get the darn edge of the bag inserted and the cover down.
g. here's a Pro and Con... It'll do a big, wide bag like nothing else. It'll take up counter space - yep, we're using it 2x a week for the pork processing, veggies... we still can't find a good place to store it, it's both good & bad, heavy duty, commercial unit, and big.
If you're considering this unit, or another brand - consider that clear top, fast vacuum pump & wide seal on the bags. This isn't a kitchen appliance "toy". Would I buy it again? Well... my daughter is getting married (finally), gonna buy a house and put in a garden. We struggled with the seal-o-meal for 3 decades, and it was over $285, probably 10x that in rolls of bags. What a waste. One of these, with the smallest and medium size bags will be less expensive. Oh, get the pre-made bags, in bulk, you won't regret it - it'll do the roll bags too, just more work and costs more.
Sam Abood : Not worth the money
The suction power is not working properly and leaves air in the bag. The manual function does not operate at all? Disappointing to buy what is supposed to be the very best on the market and not have it work. I am going through the warranty process with the company right now, but it is also fishing season here, and by the time they fix it I will have to purchase another sealer. Bummer. Disappointed!!!
Amazon Customer : We kill'em, fill'em, and chill'em.
Works Great, have used very hard. Packed 775 lbs of fresh beef, in three hours. Packaging allows more efficient use of frreezer space..
Law for will : Vacuum suction
The suction is not accurate. You have to apply pressure when sealing or it will suction properly....it can be very annoying....
GalacticForce : Worth the investment
Purchased back in 2009 and still going strong in 2020 and never had an issue. I've used it many multiple times over the yrs on Meats, fruits, cheese, rice and spices etc. Vac. sealed about a dozen Okra's for my aunt and sent them in the mail. Arrived 3-4 days later an was just as fresh. i'll get a cheap one to do cans and liquids as i didn't get any liquids in Weston.
Hint. Ensure you warm up the sealer before you try an seal anything.
Hint. Ensure you warm up the sealer before you try an seal anything.
Portland Customer : Weston Pro vs. FoodSaver Premium
I own a raw pet food business and purchased the FoodSaver Premium in order to process my products. It was a hunk of junk. The mechanism jammed, the processing was very slow, and I couldn't get it to turn on and work reliably. It was lightweight and flimsy. The bag compartment was kind of a waste of time if you have large volumes to process. If you only did it every now and then it might be reasonable but it seems like it took forever to get a bag out and the sealing process takes a while if you are impatient like I am. I got fed up and return to the FoodSaver and purchased this Weston model. It was like night and day. The Weston model is heavy and sturdy. It seals quickly and does the job every time. This machine is light years better than the FoodSaver. I did my homework before buying the food saver and watched reviews on YouTube that compared the two. They're not even in the same league. Zero issues or complaints. I love this machine!
Justhonest5 : Pretty general idea
Recently got this product and be using it nonstop, have already like 70 bags of food packages.
I see a lot of reviews on the strip burning, but we'll see when that happened, some suction issues. Some of it can be related to the holes being covered up. Bringing the suction time to like 3 min and having to press seal.
I did get the ugly rattle noise after like 20 uses but that turned out to be the back racket where the cord was(tighten it up). You don't need need to press down so hard when starting the suction,just close the lid and press down a bit or not at all.(your preference)
Working non stop with this machine is easy, after each seal you can just pop another one in and seal again with just 20-45 second depending on how much is put in.
I might have to order like an extra fuse, some more stripes and seals.
If the machine just stops working I'll make sure to edit my review.
I see a lot of reviews on the strip burning, but we'll see when that happened, some suction issues. Some of it can be related to the holes being covered up. Bringing the suction time to like 3 min and having to press seal.
I did get the ugly rattle noise after like 20 uses but that turned out to be the back racket where the cord was(tighten it up). You don't need need to press down so hard when starting the suction,just close the lid and press down a bit or not at all.(your preference)
Working non stop with this machine is easy, after each seal you can just pop another one in and seal again with just 20-45 second depending on how much is put in.
I might have to order like an extra fuse, some more stripes and seals.
If the machine just stops working I'll make sure to edit my review.
CraigB : Excellent food sealer
I have used several lower cost vacuum sealers in the past, always with disappointing results. I purchased this one when my wife bought a huge freezer and we needed a way to preserve freezer food for more then a few months.
This unit is commercial grade, very attractive stainless steel. Very powerful vacuum and sealer, it does its job flawlessly. I have not had it shut down due to over heating as others have and I have pushed it hard. This as proven to be a good investment for us.
This unit is commercial grade, very attractive stainless steel. Very powerful vacuum and sealer, it does its job flawlessly. I have not had it shut down due to over heating as others have and I have pushed it hard. This as proven to be a good investment for us.
New England Yankee : AMAZING difference versus Foodsaver
I recently purchased this to replace our aging Foodsaver sealer. In fact, we've had 3 Foodsavers, but only the oldest one has held up - the others died. The oldest one still works, but barely. All had heavy, constant use. This isn't a knock on Foodsaver so much as it is commentary on the differences between the Foodsaver sealers and the more robust (and expensive) Weston product.
The Weston sealer absolutely blows the Foodsaver away. It's faster, quieter, has a wider seal, and has a much more powerful vacuum. The difference between the tightness of the resulting package is very noticable.
One caution - we could package liquids using the Foodsaver, basically because it is slow. You really shouldn't in the Weston, as you are risking the machine. The vacuum will draw in liquid INSTANTLY. There are ways to deal with this, but again, fair warning. We've since acquired a hand impulse sealer to bag liquids. The other approach people take is to freeze the liquid items first, THEN seal.
Some people have reported problems sealing Foodsaver bags using this machine. We had a couple of leaky seals using them. All were due to hitting manual seal too quickly. Other than that, no problem.
Great machine.
PS - The key to using Foodsaver bags is to MAKE SURE THE TEXTURED SIDE IS DOWN (i.e., ON the heating element)!
The Weston sealer absolutely blows the Foodsaver away. It's faster, quieter, has a wider seal, and has a much more powerful vacuum. The difference between the tightness of the resulting package is very noticable.
One caution - we could package liquids using the Foodsaver, basically because it is slow. You really shouldn't in the Weston, as you are risking the machine. The vacuum will draw in liquid INSTANTLY. There are ways to deal with this, but again, fair warning. We've since acquired a hand impulse sealer to bag liquids. The other approach people take is to freeze the liquid items first, THEN seal.
Some people have reported problems sealing Foodsaver bags using this machine. We had a couple of leaky seals using them. All were due to hitting manual seal too quickly. Other than that, no problem.
Great machine.
PS - The key to using Foodsaver bags is to MAKE SURE THE TEXTURED SIDE IS DOWN (i.e., ON the heating element)!
David A. Hamel : Nice Unit
Just finished processing 2 hogs (about 400 lbs of meat) with this unit. Used three different bag sizes. Works quickly and reliably and seals much better than the Cabelas 15" sealer I was using. Fast cycling makes this a good high volume sealer. Fit and finish is excellent. Easy to use.
Amy Lyn : Wish I bought this sooner
Wish I bought this sooner! Suction works great. I use it for my dog food business and it works great for moist foods tho the dryer the food your trying to vacuum seal the tighter seal you’ll get. Upgraded from the FoodSaver and the difference is night and day.
New England Yankee : AMAZING difference versus Foodsaver
I recently purchased this to replace our aging Foodsaver sealer. In fact, we've had 3 Foodsavers, but only the oldest one has held up - the others died. The oldest one still works, but barely. All had heavy, constant use. This isn't a knock on Foodsaver so much as it is commentary on the differences between the Foodsaver sealers and the more robust (and expensive) Weston product.
The Weston sealer absolutely blows the Foodsaver away. It's faster, quieter, has a wider seal, and has a much more powerful vacuum. The difference between the tightness of the resulting package is very noticable.
One caution - we could package liquids using the Foodsaver, basically because it is slow. You really shouldn't in the Weston, as you are risking the machine. The vacuum will draw in liquid INSTANTLY. There are ways to deal with this, but again, fair warning. We've since acquired a hand impulse sealer to bag liquids. The other approach people take is to freeze the liquid items first, THEN seal.
Some people have reported problems sealing Foodsaver bags using this machine. We had a couple of leaky seals using them. All were due to hitting manual seal too quickly. Other than that, no problem.
Great machine.
PS - The key to using Foodsaver bags is to MAKE SURE THE TEXTURED SIDE IS DOWN (i.e., ON the heating element)!
The Weston sealer absolutely blows the Foodsaver away. It's faster, quieter, has a wider seal, and has a much more powerful vacuum. The difference between the tightness of the resulting package is very noticable.
One caution - we could package liquids using the Foodsaver, basically because it is slow. You really shouldn't in the Weston, as you are risking the machine. The vacuum will draw in liquid INSTANTLY. There are ways to deal with this, but again, fair warning. We've since acquired a hand impulse sealer to bag liquids. The other approach people take is to freeze the liquid items first, THEN seal.
Some people have reported problems sealing Foodsaver bags using this machine. We had a couple of leaky seals using them. All were due to hitting manual seal too quickly. Other than that, no problem.
Great machine.
PS - The key to using Foodsaver bags is to MAKE SURE THE TEXTURED SIDE IS DOWN (i.e., ON the heating element)!
Arcadia : Had to Settle for It's Baby Sister!
Great Machine! But, we had to return! Now don't leave just yet. We loved it, 15" sealing width, strength of seal, quality of build, power,etc. The only thing we didn't realize is that although it has a vacuum port, it is NOT made to vacuum seal containers, marinators or mason jars. We dehydrate large amounts of our garden production and make pounds of jerky so this ability was a necessity. MY Fault for not doing more research and perhaps Weston should make note of this in their description of this wonderful sealer.
We wound up ordering their Pro 1100, which has the 11" sealing bar (like most other vac sealers (FoodSaver etc)), as it has the external port for sealing containers and mason jars as well as a roll storage and cutting bar. It is also 4" or so narrower. As we don't process large wild game, we had to decide on which options were more important to us. The Weston Pro 1100 won that decision. Either machine will be a significant addition to any kitchen.
We wound up ordering their Pro 1100, which has the 11" sealing bar (like most other vac sealers (FoodSaver etc)), as it has the external port for sealing containers and mason jars as well as a roll storage and cutting bar. It is also 4" or so narrower. As we don't process large wild game, we had to decide on which options were more important to us. The Weston Pro 1100 won that decision. Either machine will be a significant addition to any kitchen.
rick : Great Product
Great food sealing machine ... saves money, space and keeps everything fresh longer. Use for hours no problems
Christie Stevenson : Great sealer.
Love this sealer! I’ve used another brand for many years but got tired of being frustrated with heat strips going out and not being able to seal large batches of food all at once due to the unit overheating. I did my research and found Weston sealers. It’s quiet, quick and I can knock out a lot of sealing without worrying about overheating the unit. Another great feature is being able to purchase additional heat strips instead of replacing the unit. I highly recommend this sealer.
Bill Bennett : sometimes we didn't realize the seal was no good until it had been in the freezer awhile
We've been vacuum sealing meats and vegetables for decades with a Seal-o-meal unit. It was OK, other than we'd have to seal at least 2x to get a leak proof seal, sometimes we didn't realize the seal was no good until it had been in the freezer awhile. Pretty much hit and miss.
Recently we bought a Weston meat grinder, with an awesome sausage stuffing spiral - makes GREAT hot dogs, sausages, everything!
Decided to replace the old Seal-oops-meal with this Weston Pro-2300. I got what we wanted, it's currently being used for packaging pulled and chopped pork, here's what the kids say.
a. It is FAST. 10-15 seconds from hitting the start button, it's completely DONE.
b. The WIDE seal has been flawless. One time sealing, and it's DONE. The sealing strip on the bag is almost 1/4" wide.... that ain't gonna leak!
c. Stainless Steel looks good, like a professional appliance, it's easy to keep clean.
d. Quiet, yes, it doesn't sound like it's struggling to pull a vacuum, we're talking a fast, quiet vacuum pump - it took a little practice, after squeezing and massaging bags to get as much air out as possible (seal-o-meal), this thing quickly and quietly pulls it out, sometimes in less than 5 seconds.
e. The clear TOP to the vacuum chamber is a really nice PLUS. It's very thick, and being clear you can see if liquids are being sucked into this overflow tray. It's also nice to see "how much bag" is actually inserted into the unit.
f. Heavy duty and rubber feet that stays PUT as you fumble around with bags. The seal-o-meal would slip and slide all over the place, while we were trying to get the darn edge of the bag inserted and the cover down.
g. here's a Pro and Con... It'll do a big, wide bag like nothing else. It'll take up counter space - yep, we're using it 2x a week for the pork processing, veggies... we still can't find a good place to store it, it's both good & bad, heavy duty, commercial unit, and big.
If you're considering this unit, or another brand - consider that clear top, fast vacuum pump & wide seal on the bags. This isn't a kitchen appliance "toy". Would I buy it again? Well... my daughter is getting married (finally), gonna buy a house and put in a garden. We struggled with the seal-o-meal for 3 decades, and it was over $285, probably 10x that in rolls of bags. What a waste. One of these, with the smallest and medium size bags will be less expensive. Oh, get the pre-made bags, in bulk, you won't regret it - it'll do the roll bags too, just more work and costs more.
Recently we bought a Weston meat grinder, with an awesome sausage stuffing spiral - makes GREAT hot dogs, sausages, everything!
Decided to replace the old Seal-oops-meal with this Weston Pro-2300. I got what we wanted, it's currently being used for packaging pulled and chopped pork, here's what the kids say.
a. It is FAST. 10-15 seconds from hitting the start button, it's completely DONE.
b. The WIDE seal has been flawless. One time sealing, and it's DONE. The sealing strip on the bag is almost 1/4" wide.... that ain't gonna leak!
c. Stainless Steel looks good, like a professional appliance, it's easy to keep clean.
d. Quiet, yes, it doesn't sound like it's struggling to pull a vacuum, we're talking a fast, quiet vacuum pump - it took a little practice, after squeezing and massaging bags to get as much air out as possible (seal-o-meal), this thing quickly and quietly pulls it out, sometimes in less than 5 seconds.
e. The clear TOP to the vacuum chamber is a really nice PLUS. It's very thick, and being clear you can see if liquids are being sucked into this overflow tray. It's also nice to see "how much bag" is actually inserted into the unit.
f. Heavy duty and rubber feet that stays PUT as you fumble around with bags. The seal-o-meal would slip and slide all over the place, while we were trying to get the darn edge of the bag inserted and the cover down.
g. here's a Pro and Con... It'll do a big, wide bag like nothing else. It'll take up counter space - yep, we're using it 2x a week for the pork processing, veggies... we still can't find a good place to store it, it's both good & bad, heavy duty, commercial unit, and big.
If you're considering this unit, or another brand - consider that clear top, fast vacuum pump & wide seal on the bags. This isn't a kitchen appliance "toy". Would I buy it again? Well... my daughter is getting married (finally), gonna buy a house and put in a garden. We struggled with the seal-o-meal for 3 decades, and it was over $285, probably 10x that in rolls of bags. What a waste. One of these, with the smallest and medium size bags will be less expensive. Oh, get the pre-made bags, in bulk, you won't regret it - it'll do the roll bags too, just more work and costs more.
gus : It produces a very tight package and a professional grade seal
I just used my Weston Pro 2300 for the first time and tried sealing different things. Had previously owned a VacMaster Pro 305 which I replaced with the Weston. I was shocked to see the difference in the volume of air removed and how thick and secure the seal was. There was just no comparison between the Weston and the VacMaster. I sealed my keys and was amazed how every items was completely sealed. That made me know that i had made the best purchased. Also, this machine is NOT MADE IN CHINA, which in my opinion was important.
It was not much difference in price between the two but the quality is far superior on the Weston over the VacMaster. I assure you that you can buy a Weston with confidence.
It was not much difference in price between the two but the quality is far superior on the Weston over the VacMaster. I assure you that you can buy a Weston with confidence.
Amazon Customer : We primarily package meat, pork and deer
I bought a Pro 2300 in 2017 after using much cheaper models, have not been happy with the machine at all. Very poor vacuum and will not seal except manually. I have had machines that were one fourth the price that would vacuum so tight you could barely move the meat inside the pack. Not sure why such poor performance.
Christopher R. : doesn't seal well
Poorly designed- because there is no true manual seal function the only way to seal is by engaging vacuum. In my case the machine needed two sealing operations to get a bag sealed well so the second seal has to be initiated by running vacuum pump and then pressing manual seal button which then ends the vacuum. A hassle and waste of pump use if you are doing much work. You also need to hold down the handle if you want a seal. For the price it is way too simple of a machine
NWRIDER : I love this machine!
Our family hunts and have been using FoodSavers for years on deer and elk. I didn't realize how lousy the FoodSavers were until I got this unit. It is instantly on, provides a wide seal and works with all kinds of bags. Some bags are better than others. I have had really good results with the Simple Housewares bags (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071WDD7KS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1).
We have been using the sealer on a regular basis for 9 months and my son will be getting one for himself soon.
We have been using the sealer on a regular basis for 9 months and my son will be getting one for himself soon.
KMusarra : THIS THING REALLY SUCKS! The Real Deal. There's no substitute for commercial quality.
Having experience with the much lower cost consumer products, I had no idea what a real vacuum pump could do. All I can say is wow. As soon as I unboxed the unit and took the protective tape of the ss finish (don't take the sealing strips off even though they look like they should be removed as packaging) I plugged it in, grabbed an old roll of 11 in wide and made a seal. It wasn't a roll sold or made by Weston - that's arriving later today - but it sealed perfectly. Then I decided to run a quick test of the unit by sealing some popcorn kernels. Man, oh man, that vacuum pulled the plastic so tight so quickly around those kernels I was impressed. The seal was quite fast too. The main reason I bought this unit is the duty cycle expectation being a commercial unit. also, I believe I can by replacement parts should anything need updating. Also, The overall speed is terrific. Waiting 20 sec between sealing is no big deal and is quite fast compared to other units out there. Short of a chamber this is about as good as it gets.
The pluses are:
Obvious heavy duty feel and commercial quality
Serious Vacuum!
Commercial Duty Cycle
Rapid and efficient suction
Rapid 1/4 seal with 20 sec wait between seals
Super simple operation
Looks good
Downside:
It's not $59.00 ;)
It has no nipple or port for hose attachment
No drip tray to catch liquid seepage
If you are serious about vacuum sealing, you just need to save your pennies and buy yourself one. Don't be fooled by the two year warranty vs the cheapo units and their 5 yr warranty. This is a commercial duty unit. Some deli's use these things a hundred times per day, every day. Unless you do something really dumb, this thing is going to serve you a very long time.
The pluses are:
Obvious heavy duty feel and commercial quality
Serious Vacuum!
Commercial Duty Cycle
Rapid and efficient suction
Rapid 1/4 seal with 20 sec wait between seals
Super simple operation
Looks good
Downside:
It's not $59.00 ;)
It has no nipple or port for hose attachment
No drip tray to catch liquid seepage
If you are serious about vacuum sealing, you just need to save your pennies and buy yourself one. Don't be fooled by the two year warranty vs the cheapo units and their 5 yr warranty. This is a commercial duty unit. Some deli's use these things a hundred times per day, every day. Unless you do something really dumb, this thing is going to serve you a very long time.
Chuckmeister : really impressed
Bought this product after reading the reviews here. First I must say that the negatives that were given by previous users in my opinion were user errors and not the unit. I found this out after sealing half a side of beef and pork. This was approx. 500lbs of meat. Mine was already wrapped in paper and frozen so I did not have the problem of liquid preventing the sealing of the bags (Weston bags)I found this out later when i tried to vacuum and seal some meat that was not frozen or partially frozen. And this made sense when you look into it...how can you get a proper seal when the liquid is preventing it. Also when you place the bag in the vacuum chamber make sure both sides are not crimped and are flat and smooth against each other. If not you will not get a good seal. Once again not the equipment but user fault. I found also when trying to vacuum meat that was not frozen that if you place the edge of the bag too close to the vacuum ports you might get liquid in it and could create a problem.I would suggest to place the edge of the bag just inside the chamber and you should not have a problem.Also if you vacuum meat with sharp bones you might get bag failure later as the bag might get punctured. Again not the machines fault.
Only problem i found which is not really a problem is that i have to let it warm up for about 2 mins. before start vacuuming. After that it vacuums like a champ.
Since i received this I've vacuumed everything in the freezers (even meat that was previously vacuumed sealed by the processor)that is how much fun this is to use.
I will do another review in 6 months.
Only problem i found which is not really a problem is that i have to let it warm up for about 2 mins. before start vacuuming. After that it vacuums like a champ.
Since i received this I've vacuumed everything in the freezers (even meat that was previously vacuumed sealed by the processor)that is how much fun this is to use.
I will do another review in 6 months.
Chuckmeister : really impressed
Bought this product after reading the reviews here. First I must say that the negatives that were given by previous users in my opinion were user errors and not the unit. I found this out after sealing half a side of beef and pork. This was approx. 500lbs of meat. Mine was already wrapped in paper and frozen so I did not have the problem of liquid preventing the sealing of the bags (Weston bags)I found this out later when i tried to vacuum and seal some meat that was not frozen or partially frozen. And this made sense when you look into it...how can you get a proper seal when the liquid is preventing it. Also when you place the bag in the vacuum chamber make sure both sides are not crimped and are flat and smooth against each other. If not you will not get a good seal. Once again not the equipment but user fault. I found also when trying to vacuum meat that was not frozen that if you place the edge of the bag too close to the vacuum ports you might get liquid in it and could create a problem.I would suggest to place the edge of the bag just inside the chamber and you should not have a problem.Also if you vacuum meat with sharp bones you might get bag failure later as the bag might get punctured. Again not the machines fault.
Only problem i found which is not really a problem is that i have to let it warm up for about 2 mins. before start vacuuming. After that it vacuums like a champ.
Since i received this I've vacuumed everything in the freezers (even meat that was previously vacuumed sealed by the processor)that is how much fun this is to use.
I will do another review in 6 months.
Only problem i found which is not really a problem is that i have to let it warm up for about 2 mins. before start vacuuming. After that it vacuums like a champ.
Since i received this I've vacuumed everything in the freezers (even meat that was previously vacuumed sealed by the processor)that is how much fun this is to use.
I will do another review in 6 months.
J's mom. : Works well and is super sturdy
So far loving this machine. We went through several of the small generic sealers over the years and finally decided to spend a little extra and get something nice. This is perfect. Very well built, easy to use and heavy duty. The thing is quite large so you'll need a good size table or lots of counter space if you have a lot of sealing to do. I think these machines are all overpriced for what they do which is why I only gave it 4 stars.
Amazon Customer : We kill'em, fill'em, and chill'em.
Works Great, have used very hard. Packed 775 lbs of fresh beef, in three hours. Packaging allows more efficient use of frreezer space..
Lady of the farm : Good powerful vacuum and seal.
First time using a vacuum sealer. This one was recommended by a friend as worth the money. I love sealing up food for the freezer with it. I've used different size bags and different sorts of foods in the bags. Vacuum and seal are powerful and get done quickly.
wafuradio : Great Product!
I bought this sealer so that I could do a better job of saving leftovers for reheating and storing items that I buy in bulk. Though a little expensive, i believe it is well worth it. It is an extremely well made, sturdy and solid product.
Some things I found... (I used Weston bags)
1. Beans, rice, and cheese seal great on the auto seal setting. Also have done partially used onions, ginger and spices.
2. Pasta sealed better when I chose to manually seal it - the auto seal sucked too much air.
3. Liquids are tricky.. Can't really get the air out for obvious reasons... But I was able by using a slightly larger bag and the manually sealing to store meatballs and sauce.
4. Use a piece of paper towel inside at the top of the bag to seal juicy or marinated meats.
This is a great sealer and I would recommend this for purchase.
Some things I found... (I used Weston bags)
1. Beans, rice, and cheese seal great on the auto seal setting. Also have done partially used onions, ginger and spices.
2. Pasta sealed better when I chose to manually seal it - the auto seal sucked too much air.
3. Liquids are tricky.. Can't really get the air out for obvious reasons... But I was able by using a slightly larger bag and the manually sealing to store meatballs and sauce.
4. Use a piece of paper towel inside at the top of the bag to seal juicy or marinated meats.
This is a great sealer and I would recommend this for purchase.
Amy Lyn : Wish I bought this sooner
Wish I bought this sooner! Suction works great. I use it for my dog food business and it works great for moist foods tho the dryer the food your trying to vacuum seal the tighter seal you’ll get. Upgraded from the FoodSaver and the difference is night and day.
Veronica : This sucks in a good way!!!
The suction is awesome I got the Weston Pro-2300 Commercial Grade Stainless Steel Vacuum Sealer (65-0201), Double Piston Pump to seal fresh vegetables after blanching them and it works great. I have only had it for two weeks but I am already impressed with its power. The only disappointment is that it does not come with any bags. However, I did some research and found that food saver bags work well with the unit. Although the unit is a little pricey so far it is well worth the money. After, returning another brand, it stop working (kept losing suction) the day I received it, that was less expensive I am happy to have something that works and works well.
Bruce Betancourt : Works great with wet foods!
Works much better than Foodsaver brand sealers. Very basic controls, easy to use and seal no matter if water, oil or blood is in the bag. Easy to clean vacuum chamber. It does not have a roll holder or cutter, but it makes up for that in performance. I harvest over 200 fish per year and lots of game, no disappointments here!.
Loposr : Good but not so much... Should have bought Vacmaster pro
Its quite new, I didnt use a lot and the seal strip is getting damaged
Kariel : Received in classic Amazon efficiency, on time and packaging was good. But???
This machine works well but takes time to figure out its full potential.
Seals good with some time and may be a good fit for a week ender
but not a commercial operation as it take about 1 minute per package.
The wife and I processed a 900lbs bison roughly 400 lbs of meat in 18 hours
with 8 hours spent packaging using this sealer. Universal fit rolls of bags was nice.
Overall there are more pricy, better machines on the market but for us, this product
was a good fit and value considering we had the luxury of time and time will tell of its
craftsmanship and quality.
Seals good with some time and may be a good fit for a week ender
but not a commercial operation as it take about 1 minute per package.
The wife and I processed a 900lbs bison roughly 400 lbs of meat in 18 hours
with 8 hours spent packaging using this sealer. Universal fit rolls of bags was nice.
Overall there are more pricy, better machines on the market but for us, this product
was a good fit and value considering we had the luxury of time and time will tell of its
craftsmanship and quality.
Amazon Customer : Crap.. save your money!!
Seems the heating element was added by a high school engineer student. The heating element is covered by a strip of protective tape..!!?? Who the hell thought that would be a good idea?! Moron. Wonder why we didn't use a silicone/teflon strip over the element? Anyway, after about 20-30 uses the "protective" strip craps out,band the heating element then proceeds to melt through the bag making a mess out if any attempt to seal a bag.. save your money and buy the cheap crap.. cause this is just expensive crap.. and poorly engineered Chinese crap at that..
"territoad" : Poor Quality High Price
The unit was awesome when we first purchased this Jan 2020. We have a small Pasture Raised Meat Chicken business that we seal cut up chicken parts on a small scale, most of our sales are whole birds which we shrink wrap. I estimate we sealed 450 times per 75 birds maybe 5-6 times last year. We used the recommended package material and I was also weighing product and writing labels so there was plenty of time between seals. This month I changed the copper looking tape over the heat strip because it was wrinkled. We started our first batch for parts a 2 weeks ago and early in the process I heard a soft pop sound. Then the heat strip stopped working. We thought it might be the fuse so we changed that, but in reality the vacuum was still working so it wasn't the fuse. We ended up using our old GameSaver from Walmart to finish the job. We were 6 days outside of the 1 year warranty! So I called, no one is in the call center due to Covid. So I sent an email. I received a quick response but was told the heat strip is not a warranty item. They were kind enough to send a link to the part I needed to order, but its out of stock. Very disappointed, we spent over $400.00 on the Weston PRO 2300 COMMERCIAL GRADE vacuum sealer.
Kari Swarztrauber : Sealer for vacuum needs constant repair
The area that seals continuously gets wrinkles and doesn’t seal well. Half my bags aren’t sealed well
J's mom. : Works well and is super sturdy
So far loving this machine. We went through several of the small generic sealers over the years and finally decided to spend a little extra and get something nice. This is perfect. Very well built, easy to use and heavy duty. The thing is quite large so you'll need a good size table or lots of counter space if you have a lot of sealing to do. I think these machines are all overpriced for what they do which is why I only gave it 4 stars.
i am what i buy : ... it for a few months now I am very happy with it
Having own it for a few months now I am very happy with it. It is made in Taiwan - a good thing. It is the cheapest near-commercial quality sealer and has a piston pump. It is built like a tank so you do have to pay more than the throwaway ones that costs 1/3 of this one. I am sticking with the Weston brand bags and never have a problem with any. 8"x12" bags at around $0.2 is pretty reasonable from shipped and sold by Amazon. Before you settle on a brand and model I recommend you calculate the cost of the bags carefully. The vacuum bag machine industry is like the inkjet printer industry. A lot of consumer brands will sell you the machine for cheap, but get you on the expensive bags for years to come - if the machine last that long.
you can compare the product price from Costco, wayfair, bestbuy, lowes, target, homedepot, Walmart, ebay, amazon to find the best price for you
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