Potane Vacuum Sealer Machine, 85kPa Pro Vacuum Food Sealer, 8-in-1 Easy Presets, 4 Food Modes, Dry&Moist&Soft&Delicate with Starter Kit, Compact Design(Silver)… review and price compare 2025
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KEEP FOOD FRESHER & SAVE MONEY: The POTANE VS2690 vacuum sealers use enhanced heating wires and brushless motor. While other barginbrands use small heating wires and cheaper motor, That's why we ensure a 2-year no-hassle return guarantee and 5-year warranty, save your money by choosing a trustworthy machine.
8-In-1 EASY PRESETS&SMART CONTROL SYSTEM: 4 operation modes and four vacuum sealing modes. It can precisely FEEL and vacuum according to the type of foods.
SLOPING TOP DESIGN: The sloping top design prevents the juice from being drawn out while vacuuming foods like meat. It also ensures the vacuum sealer bags to be fully used.
ETL TESTED & CERTIFIED: The POTANE vacuum sealer is ETL certified by Nationally Recognized Test Laboratories (NRTLs) for compliance with applicable product safety standards, SAFETY IS OUR NUMBER 1 PRIORITY.
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Questions about Potane Vacuum Sealer Machine, 85kPa Pro Vacuum Food Sealer, 8-in-1 Easy Presets, 4 Food Modes, Dry&Moist&Soft&Delicate with Starter Kit, Compact Design(Silver)…
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where is it made?
Answer: This machine is made in one of our Chinese cooperator factories(we also cooperate with some factories in Philippines), where our rival brands like FoodSaver are also set up here.
Answer: It is made in China.
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how long does the food stay fresh?
Answer: I have an ancient Food Saver machine. I also have a chest freezer I keep at minus 10-15 degrees F. (measured with a thermometer). About 12 years ago, I lost a vac-packed strip steak in the bottom of the freezer. When I found the steak, I thawed and sautéed it. Perfectly fresh. Of course, YMMV depending on type of freezer and temperature at which you keep it.
Answer: I have had frozen beef that lasted over 1 year. My mushrooms in a sealed canister will extend the life by about another 7 to 10 days in the fridge.
Answer: beef will last over 5 years, pork will last over 3 years and chicken will last over 1 year in the freezer.
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Does the Starter Kit come with bags?
Answer: It it comes with 2 rolls of bag material that you can cut to the size bag you need. I hope this was helpful.
Answer: Yes there are some bags that come with the package.
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How much hamburger meat can you seal at one. time ?
Answer: I have done 10 pounds at once. I portioned them into one-pound balls, placed in vacuum bag, vacuum sealed them and then flattened them before freezing. I had to wait a minute or so between each bag but got all 10 done. Have not done more than that so far, thou8gh.
Answer: I don't think there is reasonable limit. What works for me is to separate into portion size and freeze.
Answer: That really depends on the size of the bag you are using. And whether you are cooking the hamburger first. You can stuff the bags pretty full. Just leave space at the top for the sealing.
Answer: The bags are cut to the size needed for the portion you would be vacuum sealing. I would seal one pound sizes but it would be up to you.
Answer: You can easily fit in 4 quarter-pound patties in the small seal bags.
Answer: It depends on the bag size.
Answer: Depends on how big you make your bag!
Answer: That depends on the size of the bag you are using.
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Where can I get the accessories for canning?
Answer: You can get them from thier website or here on Amazon.
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How many lieters per minute will it vacuum?
Answer: I purchased this at the request from my wife. She says it great.
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My new potane sealer makes a hooting noise when i press down on the sides to lock them. does this signal trouble ahead? thank you.
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Does this work on things that are dry and finely ground? Such as ground coffee, flour, etc? Would it still only pull the air out?
Answer: It can work on powder such as flour and ground coffee, please leave 3-5 inches of bag material and also use a folded paper towel between food and top of the bag.
Answer: It can work on powder such as flour and ground coffee, please leave 3-5 inches of bag material and also use a folded paper towel between food and top of the bag.
Answer: I am not sure. With a product like flower or coffee, it might be pulled out with the vacuum. I would suggest using a vacuum seal canister for something like that. This would save you on bag material as you can seal the container, open it when you need to access the contents and then reseal it. These containers are great because you can reseal an endless amount of times. Hope this helps you some.
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Which vacuum sealer are the best
Answer: This one works good
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Can this seal 15" wide rolls? I need something wider than 11 inches.
Answer: No it can only seal bags no more wider than 12 inches.
Answer: No. You should contact the seller they may have a bigger one.
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What is the vacuum pressure?
Answer: Good
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Funciona con 240 Volts?
Answer: The rated voltage is 120V and cannot be used under 240V voltage.
Answer: Hola, Esta es sólo para 110 volts .
Answer: No, solo es 110, al conectarlo a un 240v quemaras ciertas resistencias. te recomiendo que no lo hagas.
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has anybody used this for fresh veggies such as zucchini?
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Are there extra bags with this machine? and, when done vacuuming, does it slice the bag? is there a slicer embedded in machine? or need scissors? thx
Answer: The cutter come with the machine is not a built-in one. But it is very easy and safe to use. Surrounding the blade is a circle of ABS material which is BPA free.
Answer: Yes, it comes with bags. No, it doesn't slice the bag. No, there is not a slicer embedded in the machine. If you have never had a food sealer you may like this, but I have always had FoodSaver and this one seemed inferior.
Answer: I do not remember if it came with bags because we added bags to our order. You will need to cut your own bags. This is like most other vacuum sealing machines. You cut the bag and seal one end, then vacuum seal the other end with your food.
Answer: No extra bags. But, there is an offer for bags if you leave a review of the product. There is a separate hand-held slicer they give you or you could use scissors, but there is not built-in slicer.
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How long does it take to get this machine
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Does this come with an accessory hose?
Answer: Yes. Mine came with the accessory hose which fits inside the machine.
Answer: It is supposed to come with one. Mine didn’t come in my package though.
Answer: If it is not in your package, please contact us and we will send you one immediately for free.
Answer: No it doesn't.
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Hola Yo quiero recibir este producto antes del 18 de noviembre, es posible ?
Answer: Yes, of course, you can choose "expedited shipping" when you order this product, it will arrive the next day after your purchase. Normally our product will be delivered within 2-3 days.
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Are the bags that are included with this product bpa free or sous vide safe?
Answer: No it’s not
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Where is my $30.00 amazon gift card?? i jumped through all the hoops! thank you potane.
Answer: Any questions please contact the customer support. Thanks!
Answer: Well, that changes things. This seller buys 5-star reviews?
Answer: I received mine. Did you do all the steps in the instructions and send them the email confirmation with proof of the review?
Answer: This changes things for me too. I am staying away!
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Will the included hose fit Food Saver accessories?
Answer: I don't know, I gave up on Food Saver brand many years ago.
Answer: Yes
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Where can I find vacuum seal canisters that work with this sealer? Amazon doesn't seem to carry their brand canisters.
Answer: Amazon sells canisters comparable with POTANE vacuum Sealer Machines. There are the POTANE Vacuum Storage Canister & Lunch Box which are are sold here on Amazon. Those are small and are good for small items. I used them for marinating small steaks and chicken filets. I have also purchased and used the Magic Vac 2.5 liter container that works with Potane. Potane has a common hose connector compatible with many different brands of vacuum containers. I also have purchased wine stoppers that worked fine with POTANE also.
Answer: I use it at 110 Volts. It doesn't have a converter to 220 Volts, so I can suppose that will not work at 220V.
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Where do I get replacement bags
Answer: On Amazon go to: POTANE 6 Pack 11"x20'(3Rolls) and 8"x20' (3Rolls)Thickened Vacuum Sealer Bags , Smell-Proof, Puncture Prevention, Heavy duty for POTANE,
Answer: Replacement bags you can order or go to youtube for the best and most economical ways to get bags you will be impressed and enlighten
Answer: I ordered the Potane 6 pack on Amazon.
Answer: Amazon
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Does this have automatic bag detection?
Answer: No it does not
Answer: No, doesn't have.
Answer: No
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how do you write a review for this product i got as a gift?
Answer: Go to website or get in touch with Amazon I just love mibes
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Will this vacuum and seal mason jar lids?
Answer: Because most mason jars have no holes in the lid, so it cannot be sealed and vacuumed. If you need to store food in an airtight jar, I suggest you use Potane’s Canister, it can be vacuumed and sealed.
Answer: You can, yes. Theres a seperate attachment you can buy for that. I havent seen one made by this brand but its compatible with the food saver "jar style" attachment that fits with this hose.
Answer: It does have an additional air tube to use for lids or whatever else.
Answer: No it won’t. Unless there is some type of adapter available?
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Which option do i need to choose for storing homemade jerky beef meat? Regular seal and vacumme or moist option?
Answer: that depends if you are letting it marinate to dehydrate it in moist. if it is already done in vacuum and normal sealing.
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Will any brand vacuum bag work with this sealer?
Answer: Yes, any brand vacuum sealer bags can work with this sealer.
Answer: I have only used the ones that came with it. Good timing however, I was just going to open the bags that I bought from Amazon and haven used. I also have not opened the bags that were sent to me from Potane. Today I'm making soup and decided to put it into bags instead of Tupperware container as the bags take up less space, and my garage freezer is getting full. Ask me again next week and I will definitely know the answer. If all else fails, send your question to Potane Customer Service. They have been outstanding with their help.
Answer: Yes as long as they are vacuum sealer bags.
Answer: I have used several brand name bags and have had no problems whatsoever.
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Can this be used with the rolls or is it bags only?
Answer: You can use bags or rolls. I prefer rolls, I can make them to the sizes I need. I reuse the bags later for smaller packages of vac pack needs.
Answer: This machine can be used with vacuum seal bags rolls and precut bags. Bags rolls need to be cut before using.
Answer: Rolls work great. Cut length, seal one end, put items in, vacuum seal. Just one extra step with using the rolls, but you have no waste.
Answer: Rolls and bags. Bags come in different sizes; need to be able to hold contents easily so you can vacuum and seal properly
Answer: Rolls work fine you just need to cut twice. First to seal the bottom and then cut to size you need, insert the item and then seal again. I think that is why folks purchase the bags. The machine comes with a couple rolls of to use. BTW this machine works really well. Wife is sealing Xmas cookies to ship across the country.
Answer: Yes, you can use both. The discussion on the Amazon listing says you can use both and shows the option of buying both with the initial purchase of the sealer itself
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How does it compare to the function of a food saver brand machine?
Answer: I bought this one because my foodsaver v850 failed after six uses... Very happy with the Potane brand.
Answer: That’s what I had and for me it’s better . Has a stronger seal and the vac-pac seems to be better. Nice design to and far cheaper hope that helps !
Answer: I am not sure but I can tell you this works and seals wonderfully. Easy to use as well. I recommend it!
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I need that the divice will arrive at 18 November, Its possible?
Answer: Yes, of course, you can choose "expedited shipping" when you order this product, it will arrive the next day after your purchase. Normally our product will be delivered within 2-3 days.
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Este modelo sirve para bolsas lisas? o solo bolsas standar de labrado?
Answer: No tengo idea. Yo las uso con las bolsas que trae el equipo
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Does the machine come with a bag cutter
Answer: No, it does not. Instructions suggest using scissors or cutters, then seal one end, place items in bag and seal other end.
Answer: Yes. The boxes of bag refills i have opened also had bag cutters enclosed.
Answer: Yes but it is not a built cutter. A hand held cutter
Answer: No it doesn't.
Answer: No
Answer: Yes it does
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A red light comes on during vacuum and seal process is this normal? Also its very loud during the vacuum process is that normal?
Answer: Yes the red light will be on when you press the vac&seal button and it operates. By the way the sound may be a little loud for newbies but it's normal comparing with other vacuum sealer machines.
Answer: The red light comes on when the bag is being sealed. The vacuum noise is normal.
Answer: Red light is normal, but mine is not that loud.
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Saw the video the first person posted. is it normal for the machine to be so loud? newbie here. want to preserve fresh hot peppers and meats. thx
Answer: The ones ive messed with that actually do a good job make some noise. Ive used 2 that were whisper quite, but they were junk that barely vacuumed enough to be effective for "preserving" and died rather quickly.
Answer: It will be loud all the times for this type of machine. Putting food in the storage bag and sealed is all the same except wet food should be dried by paper before sealing.
Answer: Yes, this is our second food sealer, and both are loud when sealing. First one was Food Saver brand.
Answer: Mine is not loud and works great.
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how wide a bag
Answer: It comes with 5 each of an 8” and 11” wide bags.
Answer: It’s wonderfull I buy before 3 and return it, but this my dream. I’ll recommend to my freinds
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Will this do 1 pint vacuum seal zip lock bags?
Answer: Dear customer, the vacuum sealer can work with vacuum seal zip lock bags. You can use the hose to finish it. Please see related videos on YOUTUBE or ask the seller of zip lock bags.
Answer: For just sealing yes but the fumes from bags like that (which literally melt not just heat seal) probably arent very good to be filling your house with for health reasons not just the awful stench and they kinda melt and ruin the heating element. Also they dont hold up well for vacuuming AND sealing.
Answer: I haven't used my sealer yet but I assume it will let you use pint bags because when I ordered the bags for this sealer it came in pint, quart & gallon size bags.
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Is there a hose with wine corks to seal wine bottles? Are sealable cansters available?
Answer: No.
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Can you use individual bags or only works with rolls??
Answer: Individual bags wirk
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Does this start sealing as soon as the lid is closed, or do you need to press a button?
Answer: Mine started as soon as the top was securely in place. When closing the top you should hear a "click" indicating it is closed then it should start.
Answer: You have to press the button, one button is for sealing and the other is to vacuum seal
Answer: of course not, must press buttons
Answer: You have to press a button.
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how wide of a bag will it seal?
Answer: It will seal an 11" bag perfectly every time.
Answer: It comes with an 8inch roll and 11in roll. The 11 inch looks to me like the widest I would go. You could make it as deep as you wanted.
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Has anyone used this for meal prepping?
Answer: Not exactly sure what you mean, but I use to prep my food for storage in freezer and long-term storage of dry foods. If you are looking for a vacuum sealer, you can't beat this machine for reliability.
Answer: Yes all the time. As a professional chef, I use my soups vide machine a lot and I love the cryovac Machine by Potane. Due to the COVID 19 issue I bought, cryovac and froze over 100 lbs of beef, chicken and pork. A definite buy ‘
Answer: Vacumes and seals very good. You have to use Potane bags or it won't work.
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Does this have a removable drip tray?
Answer: Not removable,All together in one piece!
Answer: No it’s built in but easy to clean
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Does your vacuum sealer come with a jar sealer?
Answer: It does come with the hose that you would attach to a jar for vacuum sealing.
Answer: There is a hose that is housed inside the lid for use with canisters that have port holes to evacuate and create a vacuum air out. The canisters are sold separately.
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During 5 years warranty period, if vacuum stopping working and send back to fix it, buyer or seller, who pay shipping cost?
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Do you honor the warranty for international customers?
Answer: Evidently they don't honor warranty
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Will it seal mylar?
Answer: The machine can seal snack bags and some other plastic bags but cannot vacuum them.
Answer: The machine can seal snack bags and some other plastic bags but can not vacuum them.
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Does this have automatic bag sealer?
Answer: Yes, this unit vacuums and automatically seals the bag. There is also an option to manually seal if you prefer.
Answer: No
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Can you use a variety of bag widths with this machine or only one size?
Answer: The sealing width of our machine is 12.2 inches, and most bags on the market are 6'', 8'' or 11'' inches wide. So this machine is useful with any bag widths you can find on the market.
Answer: This machine is available for any bag you can find on the market. The sealing width of our machine is 12.2 inches, and most bags on the market is 6'', 8'' or 11'' inches wide. So all of them work.
Answer: The Potane food saver is just under 12" wide where the bags are inserted. The bags sent to me from Potane are 8" wide as are the ones I purchased from Amazon. At this point I have only used the 8" bags. I have all sorts of items that have been stored in the freezer and 8" has suited me well. I would imagine bags over 12" wide will not fit. So far, I have enjoyed using mine and feel it was a great purchase for me.
Answer: Yes, you can use a variety of bag sizes, as long as the width of the bag fits within the vacuum opening. As long as the bag mouth fits in, you can seal it. We also bought the bag material so we can make longer bags and seal them on both ends for real flexibility.
Answer: I can use different size bags.
Answer: Yes I had extra bags leftover from a previous sealer
Answer: Yes, 11 inch and smaller. I use 11 inch, 8 inch and the split 11 inch which becomes about 5 1/2 inch.
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I see 8 inch size bags by potane. Is this machine able to process 11 inch bags from other brands?
Answer: Yes, I bought this compact unit because I can use my existing supply of 11 inch bags and rolls.
Product reviews of Potane Vacuum Sealer Machine, 85kPa Pro Vacuum Food Sealer, 8-in-1 Easy Presets, 4 Food Modes, Dry&Moist&Soft&Delicate with Starter Kit, Compact Design(Silver)…
Jadham : Vacuum sealer worked great out of the box, easy to use
I did some research into different options regarding a vacuum sealer and this Potane 8 in 1 model fit all my needs. The 4 different vacuum options is great, the ability to vacuum and seal individually as well as automatic was a must for me. I liked that the vacuum power was stronger than many other cheaper options. Also the 5 year warranty was a definite plus. I have never used a vacuum sealer before but feel like this will be a great addition to my kitchen appliance must haves and am looking forward to no freezer burn and fresher food when storing.
CP : Had a week and it's easy to use.
Vacuum sealer does as advertised. I like the auto stop feature. Very straight-forward. No issues thus far. GREAT customer service! Potane responds quickly, and I will definitely be buying more of their products in the future. So rare these days for a company to actually back up their products. Hats off to Potane! Excellent customer service. No problem with my purchase, just communicated via e-mail.
Firebird-Angel : The 8 Vacuum Options Make This One of the Best.
My neighbor highly recommended this item... and I can understand why ... it’s 8 options make the vacuum sealer more versatile, than the ones with just “moist” and “dry”, it’s so simple to operate I bagged up my first 4 items with no problems! And what space savers they are in the freezer. I’m only cooking/buying for myself and waste and throw away so much food ( it goes bad before I can eat it. So I started putting it in regular freezer bags in the freezer but that’s still a waste with freezer burn and ice crystals all inside the packages). This appears to be the answer to such waste. And it really was a bargain at the price for all the options. The size of the item is convenient for my small kitchen as it fits right into a corner cabinet out of the way when not using it. The bag cutter was not in my box but scissors do the job. I owe my neighbor a big “Thank You” for steering me to this vacuum sealer!
Nicety1 : Great versatile vacuum sealer
I like this machine because I typically cook for one -- me. Thus, I have to separate and "proportionalize" especially the meats that I buy in order to only unthaw what's needed. I especially liked the fact that it came with bags. The pictures should illustrate the two different sizes (5 of each) that came with it. I took one of the smaller bags and used the black "cutter" to cut the bag in half -- for a good sized chicken breast. I then sealed one end of the "cutoff" to make another bag to seal another breast. I'm gonna love this one. Quality seems good and the company offers a 5 year warranty. This will make a great gift!
Chasity Culton : Worth every penny!!
After 2 failed attempts with another brand I purchased this one & love it!! Totally worth the money!! You won’t be disappointed!
T. Voss : The Potane Vacuum Sealer is great!
I received my Potane vacuum sealer yesterday and I love it. I have never owned one but have thought about it for along time. Looking at all of the great views on Amazon, I decided that this was the one. Besides the great reviews, the 5 year warranty was an extra bonus. I have always just placed items in Ziploc bags. I was tired of seeing little ice crystals on my food. So, last night I used it to do frozen chicken breasts. It was amazing! This morning I shredded a lot of cheddar cheese and sealed it all in one and two cup servings. There was a little bit of a learning curve on doing the shredded cheese. The vacuum and seal button would suck out more air than needed for the shredded cheese, making it more solid than shredded. I found that if I used the manual vacuum button and let go of the button when I thought enough air was sucked out, it was perfect. After that just pressed the seal only button. I am truly enjoying it and looking forward to using it more!
Elisa Nassoiy : Easy to use, nice tight seal and good vacuum power
This is my first vacuum sealer I’ve ever owned. There are so many brands and variations on the market now, so I did some research and chose this one based one the vacuum options and the setting it has. I like to save and freeze leftovers for a later date and wanted a way to keep fresh fruit longer. I’ve only used this machine 3 times so far and I am very pleased with it.
Pros: Nice air tight seal every time, very powerful vacuum seal (especially on the dry setting, ability to seal only, ability to vacuum as much or as little as you want, light weight and ease of use.
Cons: The cord is a bit challenging to wrap up and store in the allotted storage compartment.
Gary Walmer : You will not be sorry if you buy this.
We are very happy with this sealer. It has storage for a roll and the cutter works very well. One of the best things is how it closes. You don't have to push down on two corners like mot others. there is a handle, and all you have to do is push it down for it to lock. The controls are very easy to understand and use. We have used it a lot for sous vide in the few weeks we have had it. There has been nothing we don't like about it.
A. Metz : Best vacuum sealer I've tried yet
Over time I've tried Black & Decker and Kenmore vacuum sealers without much success. After reading the good reviews for the Potane I thought I'd give vacuum sealers one more try - I'm glad I did! This is the first sealer that has really worked for me. I think some of the credit goes to the Potane brand bags, they have "texture" which I suspect helps the machine draw out the air around the food. Now when we buy bulk meats or other food my wife and I can break it down into reasonable quantities to store or freeze as needed. I think this'll save us a good deal of money and reduce spoilage. Very happy with this purchase.
Lynda : Great Product
Bought this to freeze 1/4 of a cow. Checked reviews on several and found that the Potane had the best ratings. Went through all the functions and settled on the Potane. It arrived quickly. I was eager to try it out in order to protect the beef. First, the instruction booklet is tiny. I used a magnifying glass on some parts but found that it is really user friendly. It only took me about an hour to process all the food. All the bags sealed correctly and I am really happy that I bought this one.
Renwick T. : GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE
The machine does not work unless you press on cover and then it still does not work as good as a Food saver that is fully auto. I bought because of the compact size and supposed more suction power. I was wrong wife out buying a new food saver machine now. Revision to the review the company contacted me about the issue and gave me a complete refund even though it was past the AMAZON return date and I had thrown the unit away. I will definitely buy from them next time I need a machine A+ at taking care of the customer. Can" increase to 5 star because it didn't work but service definitely is. Thanks Olivia (POTANE)
Lady M : Its very very easy to use.
I only use this for the first time. Didnt like the part i have to press down to a click sound to close but other than that, i dont have anything to compalin. Very Very Very easy to use and you can find tutorial on YT. I felt like the suction power is A okay.. but we will see. However, for a first time owner, this is a good product to buy
Deb : Super easy to use & Works Great
1st Vacuum sealer I've ever owned & I'm highly satisfied with it. Suction Power is great, Super easy to use, even seals chip bags for freshness. I've sealed fruits vegetables, meats, even sealed bananas & strawberries to freeze for smoothies. You can use for organizing small craft items - beads, sequins, & such. Perfect way to organize small items. couldn't be happier with this product. Even has a 5 yr warranty! Looking for good quality, dfon'y hesitate to buy.
Elsie : Happy I Bought It!
After much researching & looking at reviews on Amazon, I decided on this Potane Vacuum Sealer. I have to say, I am quite impressed with it. Sometimes we seemed convinced to buy a name brand product, but after looking at mixed reviews on many of them, this one had a lot of good reviews. After buying another brand earlier this year & it arrived damaged, I decided it was time to invest in a better one. The price was still reasonable. I looked at the weight & it was a couple more lbs than my previous one. It comes with a 5 year warranty. It has preset modes for dry, moist, gentle & delicate. It gives a good seal & it vacuumed the air out of the bag real well. It has a brushless motor. It seems to be a well made sealer & it’s easy to use. It came with two rolls of sealer bags & an extra rubber gasket. During this pandemic, I am trying to limit my trips to the grocery store, so this is a nice appliance to have to go along with a new freezer that I invested in. If you’re shopping for one, you might want to take a serious look at this one. I’m glad I did.
James : Great product! Quick and quiet!
This product is a replacement for my brand name product which started leaking at the seals. It would either fail to get to vacuum and therefore never try to seal, or would take a very long time getting that last little bit, only to allow air to enter while sealing.
No problem I think to myself, I'll order some replacement seals...as I did 3-4 times with my previous brand name sealer before. Only problem? The current $200+ sealer, had seals that were not replaceable! So now after just shy of two years with it, it was now trash and not repairable. Unacceptable!
Honestly, I never liked the ergonomics of my replacement name brand model from the start. You had to hold the bag with both hands and press two corners of the start button at the same time. It was always a PITA. I'm glad my marriage to it is over.
Now enter the Potane. The reviews were great, the product was smaller in footprint and attractive. The price was also less than half the name brand. Based on the reviews, support was easily accessible. Frustrated, I took a chance and ordered one.
I can not be more pleased so far! No, it doesn't have a fancy bag storage area or bag cutter. It does, however, remind me of my first sealer that you could lock the lid to flatten or rearrange food in the bag before vacuuming and sealing. It's no frills, vacuums quick, and comes with a replacement seal in the box! I think it's both quieter and faster than my previous two brand names ever were.
To summarize, it's worth the money to me so far. I'll only keep my old sealer around to store bags and use it's cutter feature to make bags for the Potane.
dmislov46 : Excellent Vacuum Sealer
I really like this product. I buy proteins in bulk then freeze in portions. I’ve spent hours quadruple wrapping and labeling food over the years. Since I bought the Potane Vacuum Sealer all of that has ended, the vacuum and sealing process is so simple. I like the the fact that there is an automatic vacuum/sealing setting and separate sealing and vacuuming settings. You can regulate how much vacuum you want with the single setting and it stops when you let off the button. My photo of the shredded cheese was too compacted with the auto setting so I resealed it with the manual setting and it came out perfect. Two rolls of bags come with it, I purchased their combo pack as well. It has a detailed User Manual which is very helpful. I’m very happy with this purchase and wish I bought one a long time ago.
John S. Cocoa FL. : A great item for long term food storage
I waited until I could write an honest review on this product. So far, it's sealed up nearly half a cow and half a pig. I already used up the bag rolls that came with the machine and I'm now using a bag made by another manufacturer. The machine itself works great. It vacuums the bags right down to nothing. I have sealed up complete meals, that all you have to do is put them in a stock pot of boiling water for about 15+ minutes and you have a perfect meal, just like fresh made. Great for a single person that wants to make meals in advance. I just had a 22 cu. ft. freezer delivered and I'm going to fill it using this machine. That should be a lot more than the average family would use this machine for. It works well, is easy to simply wipe clean and takes up little storage room.
John S. Cocoa FL. : A great item for long term food storage
I waited until I could write an honest review on this product. So far, it's sealed up nearly half a cow and half a pig. I already used up the bag rolls that came with the machine and I'm now using a bag made by another manufacturer. The machine itself works great. It vacuums the bags right down to nothing. I have sealed up complete meals, that all you have to do is put them in a stock pot of boiling water for about 15+ minutes and you have a perfect meal, just like fresh made. Great for a single person that wants to make meals in advance. I just had a 22 cu. ft. freezer delivered and I'm going to fill it using this machine. That should be a lot more than the average family would use this machine for. It works well, is easy to simply wipe clean and takes up little storage room.
Palm tree : This vaccum sealer is a workhorse!!
I had been wanting a vacuum sealer and after reading reviews and looking at warranties, the POTANE model stood out. It has 4 food modes, for instance if you are sealing bread, muffins, etc. you tap the soft mode. The vacuum will not be as strong so your bread will not be vacuumed flat. Since I had meat juices in my sliced pork tenderloin, I tapped moist mode so that the juices would not be sucked out of the meat package. The other vacuum sealers did not offer this option. Also, the POTANE only requires a 20 second cool down period between sealings, whereas the other cheaper models require 40 seconds. This is the only one with a 5 year warranty. Some of the others only had the Amazon 30 day warranty. Yes, this one costs more, but it is definitely worth it! When I got it, I emptied my freezer and replaced all the items in my freezer ziplock bags (some with frost already) and vacuum sealed each one. Not only is this great to keep meat fresher and longer, it is excellent for cheese. I buy large wedges of Parmigiano-Reggiano and Gruyere cheese from Sam's. I cut them into 1 ounce blocks and vacuum sealed each. Now I can take fresh imported cheese from my freezer to cook with. As a newbie to the vacuum sealer world, I am delighted with my choice and purchase! This machine is a workhorse!!!
Roger : Compact & Easy to Use
I spent a considerable time picking a vacuum sealer and have NO regrets with my choice of the Potane sealer. I almost choose a couple of other brands/models with more $$$, bells & whistles but was looking for:
1) A sealer compact enough to put away in a cabinet between uses 2) A product that was simple to use with minimal controls
Speed, performance , reviews and brand name also factored in . I have not had this sealer long, so I cannot speak to longevity but the long warranty is reassuring. I am primarily using the Potane vacuum sealer for meats prior to freezing them. And frequently for fresh vegetables that can degrade quickly before I can use them. Lettuce, carrots, celery and other misc veggies that I may want to save for 1-4 weeks. I may open/use part of a vegetable product or just vacuum seal the entire thing if I do not plan to use it right away.
I am very happy how this is working out and I have no qualms about recommending the Potane Vacuum Sealer.
Kenn Wislander : Afforadble way to get into using a vacuum sealer
I have debated a few times in the past about getting a vacuum sealer for the home. I've heard the pros and cons, and I finally reached the point where there were more pros in owning one so I decided to get one. Especially since I do a lot of shopping for food in big box stores, and would rather separate out one time use packs and be able to store the remaining potion longer than it holds up in a zip lock bag. I looked at the more known name brand sealers, and decided that I would look for something that had all or almost all of the same features, but with better reviews... and a much better price. I also looked at some "FxxdSxxxr" alternative vacuum sealer discussions and YouTube videos, and the Potane line came up a few times, so I figured I would give the 85kPa model a shot.
The unit is fairly compact, and doesn't weight a whole lot, so it will be easy for most people to move around with very little issues. The auxiliary canister hose is well made, and it has a very good storage location for it in the unit so you are less likely to misplace it. I also appreciated that it came with two rolls of material in both 8" wide and 11" wide, a replacement gasket, and a small little hand held cutter that can be used to both cut material off the roll to make bags, and to cut open sealed bags once you are ready to use the contents. Some other reviews on the product say it is not included, they are talking about previous models that had a cutter built into the sealer. NOTE: This unit does not have an internal storage area for the bag rolls like some models do.
As for operation. I found it very easy to use. You do need to put some pressure on both sides of the lid until you hear a snap into place before you will be able to successfully operate the system. After doing it once or twice you will get used to it.
I have probably used it to seal 15 bags, and using a mason jar sealing accessory (also found on Amazon), I have sealed a few mason jars, and a couple or reusable Potane (also found on Amazon) canisters without any issues. So far I have tried all four of the main modes: Dry, Moist, Soft, and Delicate, and they all worked well. And Unlike what I have seen in other reviews on the site, there are differences in the modes, and they work like they are supposed to. They do offer some helpful hints in the instruction book like adding a paper towel under very moist meats to absorb some of the juices, I also added a sheet of parchment paper under some ground Italian sausage to keep it together while sealing it. All of these hints work well. It also discusses the foods you should vacuum never seal.
It is worth your time to read the operations guide through (it is not that long) because certain things that I would have not thought about such as do not latch the top closed when you store it, wait 30 - 40 seconds between sealing to save wear and tear on the vacuum motor and the heating element used to seal the bags, and try and keep the unit clean within the vacuum channel, and on both the top and bottom of the sealer strip to get a good seal.
Susan : MUCH Better Than the FoodSaver
I've had my Potane for a year now, and I'm extremely happy with this unit. I've had two FoodSavers, and they were both a pain in the butt. No more constant fiddling to get the suction to come on. It just works every time. It also has the various settings for moist and dry. The only thing it doesn't have is space inside that holds a roll internally, but I couldn't care less. Oh, AND it's much smaller and easier to store.
Beth J. : Works great
I’ve had multiple food savers and vacuum sealers over the years. I don’t like getting stuck buying name brand bags. Most of all, I HATE when the bags fails and I get freezer burn. After looking at model after model for a new vacuum sealer, I decided to give this one a chance. I’m glad I did. Yah, I do miss storage for the roll, and a built in cutter. And on moist it does take a bit longer to seal than some of the other models I’ve owned. But here is what really truly counts. It seals, doesn’t fail, is air tight. Oh, and the best part, it’s at a reasonable price. Smaller footprint, easy to store, and WORKS EVERY TIME. I seal everything from food to craft supplies. I was nervous, but decided to take the chance , since I could return it I if I didn’t like it. This one is a keeper.
McKenzie : Arrived Malfunctioning from the Company
It happens and I am not going to call it a piece of junk. Based on ratings, I was looking forward to using; however, the vacuum/seal function was not operational. Nice design and appeared easy to use.
Jadham : Vacuum sealer worked great out of the box, easy to use
I did some research into different options regarding a vacuum sealer and this Potane 8 in 1 model fit all my needs. The 4 different vacuum options is great, the ability to vacuum and seal individually as well as automatic was a must for me. I liked that the vacuum power was stronger than many other cheaper options. Also the 5 year warranty was a definite plus. I have never used a vacuum sealer before but feel like this will be a great addition to my kitchen appliance must haves and am looking forward to no freezer burn and fresher food when storing.
William J. Rappe : Fantastic company, Great product.
I initially had a small problem with the unit when it arrived. I was able to contact customer service and they went above and beyond my expectations for a resolution. Fast friendly customer service. The vacuum works great, easy to use, and (to me) FAR better than the FoodSaver brand. My only complaint is that they don't have a person you can talk to in customer service, but they are very good about responding to me eMails. (I believe a Facebook account is required to do an on-line type chat, but I dont subscribe). Overall I'd recommend purchasing this machine to anyone!
JamesinPA : Great food saver - has buttons for manual vacuum and seal.
I bought this because my old Foodsaver brand was getting low on suction power and the fact that it didnt have a manual seal button was driving me crazy. This new Potane is great. It has multiple settings for vacuum which is nice for sealing moist and soft foods. The manual seal button is a plus for making your bags quickly. The vacuum is quick compared to my old foodsaver. I took off 1 star because the heat strip can become too hot if don't leave some cool down time between bags. It will melt completely through the plastic. Also the cord storage is just a hole in the underneath. It would have been nice to have a couple tabs to wrap the cord around to stay somewhat organized.
Beth Peterson : Excellent product but...
It's a great product but for me, it's extremely hard to close/lock. I'm 5'2" and work out with weights but I have to get on a stool and put all my weight and muscle into closing this food saver. I've thought it was closed and locked only to find out that there was no seal, so I had to try again. Thus the stool and all my weight behind it. That's why the 4 stars rather than 5. I'm glad I have one but hate that it takes so much effort to close and lock.
Dr. J : This works!
This was the third sealer I bought. I sent the first two back. I ordered two in the $50 range but they didn't work at all, so I went up a level (One was the Mueller and another some off brand). This one does a beautiful job. This is exactly what I wanted. The only thing to be aware of is that you have to push down harder than you would think to get the think to click closed.
Amazon Customer : Overall quality great
Pro's: It is simply, touch button streamline. The have responsive customer service. The cord is longer than most, And it's easy to operate. CON'S: It's hard to close and does not include a latch closure which could cause lower lifespan if you use it heavily. Things I Wish It Had: It does not use just ANY kind of plastic bag you will need to invest in vacuum seal type bags. We wish It had an internal removable tray to dispense of liquids and clean. Overall: good unit for price!
Deb : Super easy to use & Works Great
1st Vacuum sealer I've ever owned & I'm highly satisfied with it. Suction Power is great, Super easy to use, even seals chip bags for freshness. I've sealed fruits vegetables, meats, even sealed bananas & strawberries to freeze for smoothies. You can use for organizing small craft items - beads, sequins, & such. Perfect way to organize small items. couldn't be happier with this product. Even has a 5 yr warranty! Looking for good quality, dfon'y hesitate to buy.
A. Metz : Best vacuum sealer I've tried yet
Over time I've tried Black & Decker and Kenmore vacuum sealers without much success. After reading the good reviews for the Potane I thought I'd give vacuum sealers one more try - I'm glad I did! This is the first sealer that has really worked for me. I think some of the credit goes to the Potane brand bags, they have "texture" which I suspect helps the machine draw out the air around the food. Now when we buy bulk meats or other food my wife and I can break it down into reasonable quantities to store or freeze as needed. I think this'll save us a good deal of money and reduce spoilage. Very happy with this purchase.
Jen H. : Awesome
Couldn’t be easier to use. Bought a 1/2 cow and wanted to protect it from the burn!! This made pretty quick work of it. Wish they made a wider bag so I could get the brisket in one. We did it with the meat frozen already, removed from butcher paper. We bought the wevac bags and they did not work. Went back to Potane bags and they worked perfectly. Would highly recommend.
Michael : Amazing Custoner Servive & Fantastic Product!
5 Stars for much sooner delivery than promised, and the best customer service I've ever experienced in my 40 year business career.
Product works really well - much better than my older generation top of the line FoodSaver. Dry setting - perfect, wet - very good, soft - best to use manual mode, delicate - best to use manual mode. Overall it's a strong 4.5 Stars, and for the price 5+ Stars!
Customer Service is off the charts - best I've ever experienced for any retailer/etailer! Shockingly great for a smaller sized biz!
My background is working with the highest levels of Fortune 500 companies, and every one of them could learn from Potane!
Seriously : Still Works Great after 7 months
I had a food sealer eons ago, but after seeing what my SIL and then going through Quarantine, I wanted my meats and such not to get freezer burn. So after lots of research, reading great reviews and the price was right. I decided to buy this machine. It is simple to use, have unlimited uses and have yet to disappoint me. While it has 4 features programmed, I think my favorite thing about this sealer is the hand controlled Vacuum and Sealer I like best. I can freeze the fragilest items, or even my sauce (I use the hand Vacuum and sealer, so I can control it so the sauce doesn't get sucked out.). I even use it on Cake slices. I have probably used it about 40 times in the last 7 months and it still works good as new.
Jadham : Vacuum sealer worked great out of the box, easy to use
I did some research into different options regarding a vacuum sealer and this Potane 8 in 1 model fit all my needs. The 4 different vacuum options is great, the ability to vacuum and seal individually as well as automatic was a must for me. I liked that the vacuum power was stronger than many other cheaper options. Also the 5 year warranty was a definite plus. I have never used a vacuum sealer before but feel like this will be a great addition to my kitchen appliance must haves and am looking forward to no freezer burn and fresher food when storing.
Abbyhun : My favorite kitchen appliance!
I love the moist feature... also the soft and delicate feature .... these allow air to be vacuumed out without destroying the food. My seal a meal did not have this feature so I really appreciate the option. Also you can stop the vacuum at any time in the process to not over vacuum and crush things like potatoes chips.
Also, I know it says not to.... but it works fine to seal things like frozen berries packages etc after using them to make a smoothie. Keeps them fresh and delicious. We also reseal all our chip bags after use. It works great on them and have had no problems on those type of materials.
Dennis W. : compact yet powerful
I had food saver brand very large never had room to leave it out. This Potane unit is very compact, small footprint on counter. Works very fast, seal is fast and strong, vac works great 123 bag is sucked tight. Great selection of how much suction you need, I would recommend, plus a 2 year return policy and a 5 year warranty you can't beat that.
Nicety1 : Great versatile vacuum sealer
I like this machine because I typically cook for one -- me. Thus, I have to separate and "proportionalize" especially the meats that I buy in order to only unthaw what's needed. I especially liked the fact that it came with bags. The pictures should illustrate the two different sizes (5 of each) that came with it. I took one of the smaller bags and used the black "cutter" to cut the bag in half -- for a good sized chicken breast. I then sealed one end of the "cutoff" to make another bag to seal another breast. I'm gonna love this one. Quality seems good and the company offers a 5 year warranty. This will make a great gift!
DJ : Great machine
Easy to use. I like having different suction pressures. The Potane rolls make it easy to customize the size of the bag. We are using it basically for meat and poultry to last longer in the freezer. Chicken does not last long in the freezer because of air so vacuum sealing will make chicken last longer. This will allow us to buy more when on sale.
ITO : It works but only about $80 bucks worth.
It is very easy to use, pulls a vacuum (not a great one), and seals really well. The problem is the seal part stays hot for a few minutes and if you want to seal a second item it heats the bag enough that you cant pull a vacuum on it.
If you are sealing multiple items it becomes a slow process because you have to wait each time for it to cool off.
Dustin L Poole Jr : SUPER SUPER DISAPPOINTED
I was super excited for this product, as an avid fisherman that seals a ton of fish, I was mislead by all of the positive reviews. This product left a ton of air in my seals, no matter what method I tried. I re-read the manual thinking I was doing something wrong, unfortunately it was the product itself that lacked. WOULD NOT PURCHASE OR RECOMMEND TO ANYONE.
GPSOkie : Great Value!
Very impressed with the performance compared to the price! I have a $200 Foodsaver that doesn't work nearly as well as this Potane. The suction is great and it exceeds my current model. It is very easy to use if you have ever had a vacuum sealer. Only thing I would change is the amount of force required to close the lid. I don't have an issue with it but it might be challenging to some. Highly recommend as I would buy again.
ROY : A Very Good Buy. A Quality Vacuum Sealer at a Reasonable Price.
This is a fantastic buy. Just returned a different brand because it sucked the moisture out of cooked and refrigerated pork tenderloin then incompletely sealed. This Potane machine did a great job on warm, very moist meatloaf. Sucked a little bit of juice toward, but not past the seal. Seal was complete and tight. I was so impressed, I had to try some other things. I vacuum sealed a fairly ripe, peeled banana without crushing it at all. Then, I tried a peanut butter sandwich and had pretty much the same result. The Moist, Soft and Delicate functions make this unit very versatile. This appears to be a well build machine that does a really good job at a very reasonable price. I would purchase again as a gift without hesitation. I highly recommend it.
Heather T. : Review update
So far so good. We got our vacuum packer super fast, nothing missing and it was not damaged. Love that it has options for wet/dry and soft/delicate foods. Came with an extra sealing gasket, which will be helpful.
Update: After using this unit for a couple months, I felt I needed to come back and edit my review. While the options of wet/dry/delicate foods are a nice option and work fine, we've come to find over time this unit vacuum packs less and less. I can use the vacuum/seal three times before I have to stop and let it cool down. If I use the manual vacuum and manual seal buttons it in a sense over rides it and will keep going, but I'm worried it will burn out. If you hunt and /or fish this is not the unit to buy when you're processing and packing your own meats. Spend the extra bucks and upgrade.
Scott Michael : Best kitchen appliances purchase!!!!!
I have been looking to purchase a vacuum sealer for sometime and now the Potane has become my best friend in the kitchen. Since having to go from feeding 5 people per meal to 2 I was having a hard time eliminating food waste. The Potane eliminated that problem. It is extremely easy to use has different levels of suction power to eliminate smashing delicate food and when I reopen a sealed package, it is like it was just prepared or bought. The freshness is amazing. I would recommend this product to anyone looking for a vacuum system that is easy to use, doesnt take up a lot of space and eliminates wasting food.
Dustin L Poole Jr : SUPER SUPER DISAPPOINTED
I was super excited for this product, as an avid fisherman that seals a ton of fish, I was mislead by all of the positive reviews. This product left a ton of air in my seals, no matter what method I tried. I re-read the manual thinking I was doing something wrong, unfortunately it was the product itself that lacked. WOULD NOT PURCHASE OR RECOMMEND TO ANYONE.
Cherish : Dont
I've had this about 3 months and used it maybe 5 times tops. Now it's not sucking or sealing at all. I've kept it in the box too
Annette : Works
So I just got my vacuum sealer tried it fight away with some dry nuts. It brought bags so I was able to try it. It sealed those nuts tight and the bag didn’t puncture. So I call it good. Also it brings an accessory tube for use with the canister (not included). It’s taped into a slot so don’t worry about the masking tape holding the tube in place. However this company will gift you the canister if you review their product.
Jackmack : POTANE Vacuum Sealer
Haven't used this enough for 5 stars yet, but so far so good... It appears to be new on the market, so I'm hoping I've chosen well.
Edit 4/23/21: After a few sessions I had to return this product. Attempts at moist sealing, even after 2-3 hours of pre-freezing fish and pork, was difficult at best. I had to leave an extra 8+ inches of empty bag to achieve a moist seal and air bubbles were still visible inside. I also noticed the machine appears to not hold vacuum well after the pump cycles off for the sealing stage which may explain the air bubbles. Although noisy, it did seem to vacuum well, just couldn't "hold it's breath" long enough for the seal to complete.
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