LEM Products 1253 MaxVac 500 Vacuum Sealer with Bag Holder & Cutter review and price compare 2024- fishinghub

Brand	LEM
Material	Aluminum
Color	Silver
Item Weight	14.44 Pounds
Power Source	Corded Electric

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5 Hours of Continuous Use and 450 consecutive seals
14" Seal Bar; Aluminum housing with One-Handed Locking Lid
Includes Bag Material Holder & Cutter and One 8”x25’ roll of vacuum bag material
Auto Shut Off at Full Vacuum; Extra-large spill trough
Unprecedented 2 Year Warranty

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LEM Products 1253 MaxVac 500 Vacuum Sealer with Bag Holder & Cutter

The LEM MaxVac 500 Vacuum Sealer is a high-quality, durable appliance that works well for those who don't need the industrial output of a larger machine. Powerful and Easy-to-Use: The powerful pump and 14" x 1/4" seal bar will extract the air, seal it tight and extend the freshness and freezer life of your favorite foods. One Handed Locking Lid: With the 1-handed locking mechanism, the other hand is free to hold the bag making it easy for you to lock in freshness and flavor with the flick of a switch. Durable Construction: Aluminum construction means this unit is built to last and will blend in well with other kitchen appliances. 5 Hours of Continuous Use: A built-in continuous run cooling fan on the LEM MaxVac 500 allows for 5 consecutive hours of use and can do 450+ seals without stopping or cooling down. Customizable Bag Size: Includes a roll material holder and cutter to customize your bag size. Includes 8" x 25' roll of bag material. Material holder and cutter can be removed for standalone use.

Features:

Aluminum housing with one-hand locking lid
Circuit breaker for unit protection
Built-in cooling fan
Bag material holder and cutter
Auto mode vacuums and seals
Accessory port for storage containers
Detachable 6' power cord
Extra large spill trough
1/4" heat strip accommodates 14" wide bags
Includes bag material holder/cutter and one 8" x 25' roll of vacuum bag material

Seals up to 5 hours continuously! The perfect vacuum sealer for the frequent user. Will extend the freezer life of your food. Powerful vacuum and 1-hand locking mechanism makes this easy to use. You can use the automatic or manual option to vacuum and seal. Includes a detachable 6' power cord, circuit breaker for unit protection, built in cooling fan and accessory port for storage containers. Protect against freezer burn and seal in the freshness and nutrients. Includes 8" x 25' roll of bag material, but the 1/4" heat strip accommodates 14" wide bags. Two-Year Warranty. LEM Products makes home meat processing easy! We deliver high quality meat processing equipment: meat grinders, jerky making equipment, and vacuum sealers along with the needed supplies for the hunter and home meat processor. Our products allow everyone from butchers, restaurants, and the at-home meat processor to make delicious sausage, jerky and other meat products, all while controlling the healthy content of the foods they provide for their family and friends. LEM is the leader in game processing. We research what our consumers need and translate that into products that help hunters save time and money by turning their hard-earned game into the purest organic meat that can be found. All of our LEM products and Backwoods seasonings have been customized and crafted with the home game processor in mind. Our meat grinders and sausage stuffers are used by hunters and restaurants alike. Our vacuum sealers are powerful enough to handle the continuous sealing that fishermen often need. Our dehydrators and slicers are built for meat processors who love making jerky and deli-thin meat. Whether you need a meat grinder, sausage stuffing machine, dehydrator, deli meat slicer, freezer storage solutions, food storage, casings, or seasoning, we will deliver it in a high-quality way. Our goal is to deliver high quality products that make food preparation easy and fun. We will support our customers with end-to-end service and guaranteed satisfaction.

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 22 x 20 x 9 inches; 14.44 Pounds
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 1253
Department ‏ : ‎ Mens
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ July 31, 2017
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ LEM Products
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B074FBHLPK
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ China

Q:

Can the vacuum sealer be too cold to work

Answer: I have not experienced any problems with my unit / pleased with mine.

Q:

Can the vacuum work and seal poly bag tubbing?

Answer: It will likely seal however, if the poly bag does not have the little air channels in it, the machine cannot suck the air out first.

Answer: I’m not sure but I think it would melt the bag

Q:

1.)Does it have a port for canisters? 2.) Does it have a pulse function?

Answer: It has a port. No pulse.

Q:

Can an external hose attachment be used with this unit for marinade containers?

Answer: I have never tried it. Our Lem isn’t sealing and I will have to call in to see if they can solve my problem

Q:

Part for macchin

Q:

How do you install the cutter blade?

Answer: There is a piece of metal on the back of the unit you slide the plastic cutter slides on top of. Hope this helps!

Q:

What are the dimensions and weight of this machine? -Thank you

Answer: Go to the LEM site and look it up...it is a fantastic machine if you think it may be too big don't buy it.

Q:

does thjis unit have a double heat sealer

Answer: Its has one sealer but it is very good. It does come with an extra sealer strip. So don’t accidentally throw it out. I’m very happy with this one and have had several different styles that haven’t lasted.

Q:

Can I use my own commercial bags?

Answer: YES....with all sealers you can use a variety of bags....

Answer: Yes I bought the cheapest bags amazon sells and works fine.

Answer: Absolutely! (Obviously some bag brands are stronger, thicker & less likely to leak) This machine gets all the air out!

Answer: Yes, we do and have no trouble.

Answer: Yes you can.

Q:

Has anyone had difficulty with the door not releasing after the bag is sealed?

Answer: Yes mine wouldn't open at all after it sealed. I had to send it back to get a replacement.

Answer: I had that problem as well as the "axle" for the lid bending and the seal not holding, on the initial unit as well as the replacement. After the second one only worked properly for three weeks I just threw the whole thing in the trash

Answer: I’ve had mine for over two years. I haven’t had any issues with mine.

Answer: Sometimes the clasp is dirty but otherwise I've only replaced the foam gasket

Answer: Have not had that issue.

Q:

where is it made?

Answer: Sure

Q:

Does this model have a weighted lid for hands free sealing?

Answer: No, it has a latch

Q:

Will this seal mylar bags?

Answer: According to the instructions it does.

Q:

Does it have replacement cutter blade for Lens 1253

Answer: If you are talking about the cutter that cuts the bag it does not. It comes with a extra heat seal tape however. Very nice sealer. I am sure you could find replacement parts if you went straight to the manufacturer.

Q:

Can you adjust lid latch? I have to push hard on lid for it to work

Answer: There is no adjustment on the latch. It’s hard to push to maintain the seal needed when vacuuming.

Answer: To an answer your question, I suggest you contact LEM. They are very nice and helpful. But, what might be your problem, I've experienced this issue, place the rough side of the plastic bags DOWN, with the smooth side up. Also, it may be possible that your sealer is dirty. I do a lot of sealing with my unit and after every job, I clean the heating/sealing element. Hope this helps. Good Luck.

Answer: Me too.

Q:

When does the warranty start?

Answer: I believe it will be the day that you get the receipt. To validate your warranty you have to fill out the warranty card and have proof of purchase.

Q:

Is it nsf certified

Answer: I would imagine it is. It is used for food preparation. I use mine for commercial applications also.

Q:

Is the spool adjustable for wider bags?

Answer: Yes, it says so and I do use large and small bags.

Answer: Only so far for 11 in

Q:

Can it seal marinated food?

Answer: Yes. The trick is to place a paper towel over top of the food before you seal it so the towel will absorb the liquid and prevent it getting in the seal itself and causing a poor vacuum seal.

Answer: It will seal but makes the biggest mess doing it! This product is not worth buying!

Answer: Yes, as long as you make the bag longer and watch to your not sucking the liquids into the machine.

Q:

Does it seal foil bags?

Answer: Some.

Q:

Does it have a pulse function? (for working with delicate items, like bread, etc.)

Answer: You can shut it off at anytime. There is no pulse function like a good processor, but you can hit “stop” and interrupt the sealing cycle.

Answer: Go to the LEM site and download the manual and all your questions will be answered. I only use this sealer for meat. Deer season this thing runs red hot.

Q:

How wide (not how long) is the heating element? Or how wide of a seal does this make?

Answer: See first answer here. lemproducts{dot}com/product/part-heating-element-maxvac-selaers

Answer: The width of the heating element is 5mm

Q:

how many pounds of vacuum do you get with this model?

Answer: Enough

Q:

Can u use " food saver bags" with this unit ?

Answer: I have but the bags from LEM are better quality.

Answer: I use the Food Saver bags in mine because I can't find the LEM bags in stores where I live. They work just fine.

Answer: Yes you can use any type of bag as long as it's for a vacuum sealer

Answer: I did while using up the supply I had, I like the LEM bags better after using both .

Answer: Yes, I use them in mine. I do think the Lem bags are better though.

Answer: Absolutely!!

Answer: Yes

Q:

Can vacuum seals be replaced?

Answer: The ones in the machine that seal the vacuum. (foam strips) and the electric strip that melts the bag are replaceable.

Answer: Yes. They are $15.98 direct from LEM https://www.lemproducts.com/product/part-oval-foam-maxvac-1000-500?rrec=true

Answer: Yes. It actually comes with a extra one.

Answer: Yes they can

Answer: Yes they are.

Q:

Have never used a food sealing machine. Do not know what to look for. Need a good quality machine that’s easy to operate and clean. Anybody give me so

Answer: This one is easy to use and no problem with clean up. It doesn’t like the food saver brand of bags real well but it will work. If you aren’t expecting to do “a lot” of vac packing then you could go with a less expensive one. We have always had good luck with food saver brand but we needed something to do big volume packing.

Answer: We love our. Lem macvac 500 works great even with lest expensive bags we have use a food saver for 15 years went through 3 of them hoping for the price of the lem it will last us a long time and help us save money

Answer: Our for gift for a hunter and fishermen and he loves it. I have used and I am happy with it.

Q:

can the 8' by 50' rolls fit in the machine?

Answer: While there is no in machine bag storage the bag holder that can be attached to the machine can fit any width upto 14 inch and 50 foot long. Just checked a new 50 foot roll.

Answer: Yes. A 50 footroll will fit. I didn't have good luck with the machine though. Stopped the seal stopped working after 2 months o. The first one and three weeks on the replacement. I gave up after that. I'd go for a different brand all together

Answer: NO it doe not fit

Q:

Does it have a port for canisters?

Answer: No

Answer: Yes

Q:

how many inches of vacuum does this unit pull? An answer that says enough is not acceptable! Thank You!!

Answer: My research found that this machine pulls 26mm hg

Answer: NEXT!

Q:

Will this accept a 15" bag

Answer: 14”

Q:

Has anyone had experience wit the door not release after sealing, trapping the sealed item in the machine? I'm replacing a Weston that had this issue

Answer: I bought this one hoping if I spent more money it would work better. NOT at all the case with this one. It does not seal well at all! I sent it back to them and they never fixed the problem. It's really not a good product at all.

Answer: I have not has this issue.

Q:

Where is this made?

Answer: Taiwan

Q:

In the description it mentions about accessory port for storage containers but in some if posted question it says no port so does it or not have port?

Answer: Yes there is a port. It it in the vacuum chanel.

Answer: No it does not have a port! If you haven’t purchased yet, don’t! Biggest waste of money! Broke down after a month barely used! Steer clear of this one.

Answer: No port

Bryan : Should say like of seal ring is maybe 150 cycles

The box claims it will run 450 cycles, with 15 sec I nd break in-between. My grandma has the same one, we used hers to start with because mine was a week late arriving via usps (go figure). Hers ran maybe 100 cycles over 4 hours, and started to not suck the bags down very well. Too a break, and when we went back, wouldn't suck them down at all. Flipped the seal ring over, and it sealed a little better. Did maybe 25 bags, and now it's back to not sealing. Tried to find seal rings, and they're backordered. If you do a little every now and then it'd probably be fine, much more than that dont waste your time.

imsocrazy : This is the mack daddy of all sealers

First of all this thing is big so make sure you have a lot of room. That said, it is the best sealer I have ever used. My husband and his friends can't wait for hunting season because this is going to mean we can preserve all the meat with ease. I have already used it to seal quite large pieces of meat and it has worked flawlessly. It seals perfectly and makes a very tight seal. This feels like more of a commercial sealer but is made for home use. I have used other sealers in the past, but this one is definitely the very best.

Eugene : This is the one to buy!

The LEM sealer was put to the test the same day it arrived with 2 plus hours of sealing deer sausage rolls without any failure. Great value, shipped quickly, and great product.

June Ash : Works very well.

Really enjoyed using this product. Made vacuum sealing alot easier.

Kindle Customer : WHAT A PERFECT ITEM TO ADD TO THE KITCHEN

easy to use and works like a charm - great way to save foods and easy to reheat - food tastes perfect . Bag sizing allows for individual packaging

Lowell V. Wilkes : A Very Nice Vacuum Sealer

LEM is a great U.S.A. company. I buy all my meat (mostly wild game) processing equipment from them. Everything has been top notch. This vacuum sealer is no exception. And the bags nice and thick. Venison lasts three times longer than when wrapped in freezer paper. But you have to lay a folded up paper towel at the top before sealing or the vacuum will suck the juice right out of the bag and the seal won’t be as good. All in all I couldn’t be happier with this vacuum sealer.

Lowell V. Wilkes : A Very Nice Vacuum Sealer

LEM is a great U.S.A. company. I buy all my meat (mostly wild game) processing equipment from them. Everything has been top notch. This vacuum sealer is no exception. And the bags nice and thick. Venison lasts three times longer than when wrapped in freezer paper. But you have to lay a folded up paper towel at the top before sealing or the vacuum will suck the juice right out of the bag and the seal won’t be as good. All in all I couldn’t be happier with this vacuum sealer.

Craig : Works Great.

Does an excellent job of sealing many bags in a row. We have had used the Food saver brand at many different price points and the LEM is the best. Out seals all the other brands. We needed a machine that would seal continuously without needing to cool down. The LEM works great for sealing over 150 bags in a row.
Also I like the warranty from the company.

Juanita Floyd : Commercial Grade

I have had several Food Saver Brand sealers over the years. The biggest problem with them is that they don't consistently seal because of the way they are configured. The LEM sealer is much more robust and in some ways easier to use. There are also some replacement parts included and you can purchase more if this will get heavy use. That way you can actually fix things instead of throwing the whole thing in the landfill.

Pro's:

Wider sealing strip
No fail sealing because you lock the lid in place
Wide sealing area for very large pieces of meat in big bags.
Excellent quality and well made
Roll holder has adjustable stops for different sized rolls

Cons:

No instructions for the included roll dispenser. The knife that is installed to cut has a safety cap on it. I could not figure out how to get it off except with a pair of pliers. Now the cutter doesn't really work quite right. Said roll holder attaches over the reset button.
There is reference in the manual to a vacuum tube, but one is not included.
This is also going to be a little harder to clean since the tray is not removable.
Much bigger footprint than the large Food Saver model I have.

I don't do a lot of sealing except when we get a big purchase of meat, or in the summer during garden time. This will serve my need quite well.

Juanita Floyd : Commercial Grade

I have had several Food Saver Brand sealers over the years. The biggest problem with them is that they don't consistently seal because of the way they are configured. The LEM sealer is much more robust and in some ways easier to use. There are also some replacement parts included and you can purchase more if this will get heavy use. That way you can actually fix things instead of throwing the whole thing in the landfill.

Pro's:

Wider sealing strip
No fail sealing because you lock the lid in place
Wide sealing area for very large pieces of meat in big bags.
Excellent quality and well made
Roll holder has adjustable stops for different sized rolls

Cons:

No instructions for the included roll dispenser. The knife that is installed to cut has a safety cap on it. I could not figure out how to get it off except with a pair of pliers. Now the cutter doesn't really work quite right. Said roll holder attaches over the reset button.
There is reference in the manual to a vacuum tube, but one is not included.
This is also going to be a little harder to clean since the tray is not removable.
Much bigger footprint than the large Food Saver model I have.

I don't do a lot of sealing except when we get a big purchase of meat, or in the summer during garden time. This will serve my need quite well.

Kindle Customer : WHAT A PERFECT ITEM TO ADD TO THE KITCHEN

easy to use and works like a charm - great way to save foods and easy to reheat - food tastes perfect . Bag sizing allows for individual packaging

bob : for the price it could be better

no removable drip tray and doesn't seal well if liquid is present

yotom : Five Stars

Fantastic machine, I use it for all my meat storage, great for hunters who process their own animals

carlos garces : Product wouldn't seal, not once

The product was not working when we received it

Scott Porter : Love it

Works great and very easy to clean up

Darlene Sharrar : Great product

Best vacuum sealer I’ve ever owned

Richard L. Shoop : Heavy Duty

This is a heavy duty machine. The heat strips are replaceable. Which is a good thing.

Wilder K. Raven : Large and powerful

This vacuum sealer is huge. Make sure you have ample space to use it! It handles just about anything you throw at it. It's fairly easy to use, too. If you need to seal large portions, this is the one for you. Five stars.

Bob Marlowe : Great Vacume Sealer

Only used it a few times since purchase, but so far I am impressed by this unit. It gets all of the air out of the bag, and applies a nice tight seal. I will use it a lot as I make Beef Jerky, and Smoked Sausages which I retail. Makes a professional looking package.

Monique Ouellette : Difficile à faire fonctionner

Demande de peser TRÈS fort sur le couvert pour que la machine succion et son air. Le fil qui chauffe pour faire le seal est souvent plié ce qui ne scelle pas complètement. On l’a changé, mais ne scelle pas toujours bien. On est vraiment déçus de notre achat. Nous avions lu les bonnes évaluations des acheteurs, nous pensions acheter un article supérieur, mais il n’est pas meilleur que les autres marques moins cher.

matthew c ahern : Highly recommend this product

I can't compare it to other brands, but this thing is flawless. Have used it with 8 inch and 11 inch rolls. We also ordered the roll holder/cutter and it sure makes for ease of bag making. Highly recommend this product!

S. Peterson : Fast, powerful, well made!

I've been a big fan of all thing LEM for years. I make a lot of sausage, jerky, ham, bacon, etc. I like to give it as gifts and even bribes. I make big batches which means much of it needs to be frozen and that means vacuum sealing. I have a top-end competitor's machine and instantly I could tell that the LEM was a boss. The best thing is that it takes 14" bags which comes in very handy when dry curing a brisket for corned beef or pastrami. Vacuum sealing is invaluable for sous vide cooking. It comes with a roll of bag material, it has a bag material holder and cutter. It's built like a tank. My other sealer is all plastic. It's got a cooling fan allowing it to be used for 5 hours straight. I'll never have enough product to put it to the test but I have no doubt that's possible. Also, you can seal a bag using one hand on the bag and the other on the lid. That process is not possible with my other sealer. It has an auto and manual mode. I'm crazy happy with this sealer and it makes me smile this will probably be a family heirloom my kids will have to fit over when I'm eating bacon in the sky.

Trego Girl : BAD VACUUM? Problem solved!

I was able to seal three bags and then the vacuum wasn't sucking the air out. I called the company and we did troubleshooting. I was sure I got a dud vacuum like other reviews. The guy told me to put all of my weight on the lid and hit the start button. The machine sucked all the air out in a second, sealed and worked perfect. Hmm, not a bad vacuum. They are sending me replacement foam at no charge. In the meantime I have been using the machine and it is working perfect only if I lean HARD on both sides of the lid. Hope this helps with the problems some of you have had.

carlos garces : Product wouldn't seal, not once

The product was not working when we received it

imsocrazy : This is the mack daddy of all sealers

First of all this thing is big so make sure you have a lot of room. That said, it is the best sealer I have ever used. My husband and his friends can't wait for hunting season because this is going to mean we can preserve all the meat with ease. I have already used it to seal quite large pieces of meat and it has worked flawlessly. It seals perfectly and makes a very tight seal. This feels like more of a commercial sealer but is made for home use. I have used other sealers in the past, but this one is definitely the very best.

Scott Porter : Love it

Works great and very easy to clean up

Bryan : Should say like of seal ring is maybe 150 cycles

The box claims it will run 450 cycles, with 15 sec I nd break in-between. My grandma has the same one, we used hers to start with because mine was a week late arriving via usps (go figure). Hers ran maybe 100 cycles over 4 hours, and started to not suck the bags down very well. Too a break, and when we went back, wouldn't suck them down at all. Flipped the seal ring over, and it sealed a little better. Did maybe 25 bags, and now it's back to not sealing. Tried to find seal rings, and they're backordered. If you do a little every now and then it'd probably be fine, much more than that dont waste your time.

Louise D. Gaile : Great gift.

Does what it says it will do.

Amazon Customer : No suction power

I was using this to preserve dehydrated dog treats. There's practically no suction power, which is nuts because it's supposed to be industrial. At first, I thought the problem was the irregular shape of the items I was sealing, but then finally tried it with simple items like rice and small, smooth boxes....the seal lasts for a couple minutes at most and then air gets into the bag. I'm two days past my return window. Wish I would have taken it out of the box sooner.

Nathaniel Passman : Keep shopping

This vacuum sealer had trouble from the start with poor sealing. I would vacuum seal meat and go to get out of freezer a month later and it would have air in the bag. The times it did stay sealed it didn't seem to get air out as good as the 100 dollar food saver bags. It did come with an extra seal bar replacement which I had to use 2 months after purchase. I've now had it for about 14 months and I sealed to packs of meat and then on the 3rd it vacuumed the air out but wouldn't seal or allow me to manually seal by pushing button,so when I went to release the bag it was sealed up so tight I had a hell of a time getting it open. This sealer is a nice piece of 300 dollar steel with a fan and thats about it.

Katherine Hess : Do not buy

Unit only works when ever it wants. Would NOT RECOMMEND. Customer service also sucks. Will not answer emails and phone calls.

Juanita Floyd : Commercial Grade

I have had several Food Saver Brand sealers over the years. The biggest problem with them is that they don't consistently seal because of the way they are configured. The LEM sealer is much more robust and in some ways easier to use. There are also some replacement parts included and you can purchase more if this will get heavy use. That way you can actually fix things instead of throwing the whole thing in the landfill.

Pro's:

Wider sealing strip
No fail sealing because you lock the lid in place
Wide sealing area for very large pieces of meat in big bags.
Excellent quality and well made
Roll holder has adjustable stops for different sized rolls

Cons:

No instructions for the included roll dispenser. The knife that is installed to cut has a safety cap on it. I could not figure out how to get it off except with a pair of pliers. Now the cutter doesn't really work quite right. Said roll holder attaches over the reset button.
There is reference in the manual to a vacuum tube, but one is not included.
This is also going to be a little harder to clean since the tray is not removable.
Much bigger footprint than the large Food Saver model I have.

I don't do a lot of sealing except when we get a big purchase of meat, or in the summer during garden time. This will serve my need quite well.

Mythic : Wow!! Great sealer! But it is huge........

Man, this is an awesome sealer. It is HUGE compared to my old FreshSaver, that's for sure. But it does a fabulous job. With the old sealer I would seal at least twice since the seal was so thin. Not so with this one. It's not leaking from that seal, no way.

abel l smith : Great unit.

Really glad I went to the next level. Money well spent.

Lowell V. Wilkes : A Very Nice Vacuum Sealer

LEM is a great U.S.A. company. I buy all my meat (mostly wild game) processing equipment from them. Everything has been top notch. This vacuum sealer is no exception. And the bags nice and thick. Venison lasts three times longer than when wrapped in freezer paper. But you have to lay a folded up paper towel at the top before sealing or the vacuum will suck the juice right out of the bag and the seal won’t be as good. All in all I couldn’t be happier with this vacuum sealer.

LEM Products 1253 MaxVac 500 Vacuum Sealer with Bag Holder & Cutter review and price compare 2024

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Questions about LEM Products 1253 MaxVac 500 Vacuum Sealer with Bag Holder & Cutter

Can the vacuum sealer be too cold to work

Can the vacuum work and seal poly bag tubbing?

1.)Does it have a port for canisters? 2.) Does it have a pulse function?

Can an external hose attachment be used with this unit for marinade containers?

Part for macchin

How do you install the cutter blade?

What are the dimensions and weight of this machine? -Thank you

does thjis unit have a double heat sealer

Can I use my own commercial bags?

Has anyone had difficulty with the door not releasing after the bag is sealed?

where is it made?

Does this model have a weighted lid for hands free sealing?

Will this seal mylar bags?

Does it have replacement cutter blade for Lens 1253

Can you adjust lid latch? I have to push hard on lid for it to work

When does the warranty start?

Is it nsf certified

Is the spool adjustable for wider bags?

Can it seal marinated food?

Does it seal foil bags?

Does it have a pulse function? (for working with delicate items, like bread, etc.)

How wide (not how long) is the heating element? Or how wide of a seal does this make?

how many pounds of vacuum do you get with this model?

Can u use " food saver bags" with this unit ?

Can vacuum seals be replaced?

Have never used a food sealing machine. Do not know what to look for. Need a good quality machine that’s easy to operate and clean. Anybody give me so

can the 8' by 50' rolls fit in the machine?

Does it have a port for canisters?

how many inches of vacuum does this unit pull? An answer that says enough is not acceptable! Thank You!!

Will this accept a 15" bag

Has anyone had experience wit the door not release after sealing, trapping the sealed item in the machine? I'm replacing a Weston that had this issue

Where is this made?

In the description it mentions about accessory port for storage containers but in some if posted question it says no port so does it or not have port?

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