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)…

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.

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.

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.

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.

Where can I get the accessories for canning?

Answer: You can get them from thier website or here on Amazon.

How many lieters per minute will it vacuum?

Answer: I purchased this at the request from my wife. She says it great.

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.

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: 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.

Which vacuum sealer are the best

Answer: This one works good

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.

What is the vacuum pressure?

Answer: Good

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.

has anybody used this for fresh veggies such as zucchini?

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.

How long does it take to get this machine

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.

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.

Are the bags that are included with this product bpa free or sous vide safe?

Answer: No it’s not

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!

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

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: https://www.amazon.com/POTANE-Vacuum-Storage-Canister-Lunch/dp/B08NFPVZQ8/ref=asc_df_B08NFPVZQ8/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=475771454365&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2381889194896372686&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9005554&hvtargid=pla-1167918798174&psc=1

Will it work on 220 volt?

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.

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: https://www.amazon.com/POTANE-Smell-Proof-Puncture-Prevention-Commercial/dp/B08BRPYGKX/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=potane+vacuum+sealer+bags&qid=1620747689&sr=8-4

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

Does this have automatic bag detection?

Answer: No it does not

Answer: No, doesn't have.

Answer: No

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

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?

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Is there a hose with wine corks to seal wine bottles? Are sealable cansters available?

Answer: No.

Can you use individual bags or only works with rolls??

Answer: Individual bags wirk

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

During 5 years warranty period, if vacuum stopping working and send back to fix it, buyer or seller, who pay shipping cost?

Do you honor the warranty for international customers?

Answer: Evidently they don't honor warranty

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.

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

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.

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)…

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!

Sarah Laskey : The Quality

Love it! Works extremely well, definitely worth the money spent. It’s quick and very easy to use, I like the different options to choose from based around what kind of food you’re trying to save. The only thing is it would be nice if it has a cutter some how attached to it so it doesn’t get lost rather it be just a clip on the side or an actual built in cutter.... I ended up taking a piece of string and putting the cutter on that and storing it where the chord goes so i don’t loose it. The other thing is I like the fact the chord has a storage cubby and doesn’t have to hang out and about. I also like that you don’t have to waste a bunch of the bags when using the Roll others when you seal them they leave like inches of just extra and you have to give yourself that more space then this one

Steve g : Look for a stronger model

It doesn't get as much air as I would like out of the seal. Needs more suction power. Fairly easy to use dont feel it keeps the food as fresh as it should
Suction power 3 out of 5
Easy to use 4 out of 5
Freshness 3 1/2 - 4 out of 5

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!

Architect Dave : Great Sealer for Home Use

My latest vacuum sealer died and did not want to fork over the money for a replacement. Read some reviews and got this one. Easy to use. It is ight and easy to store. Does the job for vacuum sealing basics. I have done chicken breasts, ground meat and a few other items for the freezer. Works well for sous vide preparations as well. I would recommend getting this if you are looking to get a good quality vacuum sealer at a lower price than the traditional ones by the other major company. Just do not treat it like a work horse in regards to sealing item after item after item. Works very well for about a dozen or so sealing cycles before having to let it cool down for a bit.

Anonymous : Purchased for freezing garden produce this summer.

This Potane Vacuum Sealer Machine was a wise purchase. It arrived in perfect condition with some roller bags included in the purchase. I bought it looking ahead to freezing produce from my garden this summer. I've been using it to freeze leftover meals and baked goods. It is working very well. I am pleased with the purchase and user manual. I highly recommend this product.

GB : meh - weak and unpredictable

temperamental little thing - sometimes it will work, other times it won't. Not sure why, company won't respond to my issue. When it works, it serves it's purpose just well enough. vacuum suction is not very strong, but it manages, barely. But that's usually only the first time. If i need to seal more than one thing after another, it just doesn't meet the need.
for the money, this doesn't measure up

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.

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.

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.

Annette : Works

Madd Jack : Product do not work

I bought this Potane sealer from Amazon thinking it would be great to have a sealer that would finally work, but, guess a again it does not suck at all what a let down, they tell you to get a hold of them and they will fix the product for you but how, they want you to join Facebook what a joke, Facebook SUCKS it is nothing but a gossip place. so how in the hell are you suppose to get back to them when you have a problem with your product. I am not a happy camper.

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.

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.

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.

LCLTx : Works well & compact

I am very happy at how well the little machine works. It took a few times to get used to the few differences from the other brand I had been using, but after I got accustomed to them, I am pleased and impressed with the Potane. I like the fact it also has a 5 year warranty, and it is compact and not heavy & bulkyfor me to move it around.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Donald E. : The PONTANE is wonderful

I like everything about this POTANE vacuum sealer. This is the fourth machine of this type that I have purchased and tested in the past month; the other three had weak vacuum and were sent back. The POTANE is a little more expensive than my first three but worth every penny more. The FIVE year warranty is what really separates this unit from others. It's fun to use and the vacuum power is simply awesome. I gave my neighbor a demo of the Pontane and she went back home and bought one shortly after. I definitely recommend my POTANE.

Katie Billiot : Love It. Perfect for Sous Vide

I love this machine. The options are nice.... soft, moist, dry, etc etc. This was easy to use. I had to use the manual to learn to push corners down hard to hear the click when it's closed. It took more pressure than I expected. I ecommend to double seal both ends of the bag..... had many fail with my vacuum sealer. I will use this for dry goods when kayaking.
I also love the lightweight and small footprint of this item but it seems sturdy. 5 year Ltd warrant registration was simple.

Bets : New user

After 1st use this sealer has impressed me. It has great suction and the seal strip is right up at the front of the sealer unit so you don't waste the bag material. My last sealer was much louder and wasted a large area before it would start to seal the bag. I'm hoping this sealer continues to impress me and that the 5 year warranty is real in case and that the customer service is good. I will do a follow up review after more use.

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.

Anonymous : Purchased for freezing garden produce this summer.

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)

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.

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.

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.

EMR : The ease and convenient of use

I purchased a Potane Vacuum Sealer Machine, 85kPa Pro Vacuum Food Saver. I have all ways had a Vacuum sealer, due to the fact that my family buys in bulk for most all of our meat products. We have a big chest freezer and i can buy 80 pounds of chicken at a time. When this happens it takes awhile to process. I received the Potane sealer and put it to work the next day. I had it going steady for a good hour. It worked great, no issues. I also liked the fact they sent an extra replacement seal with the purchase. And you can read for your self it carries the beat warranty of any machine out there. Its a very simple machine to use and does a great job.

John S. Cocoa FL. : A great item for long term food storage

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.

Lynda : Great Product

Anita : Stock up!

Great product! I can now save all my food from freezer burn AND shop at Costco! Only my husband and I, so shopping for meats at Costco wasn't worth it. I now have enough chicken, pork, beef all vacuum sealed in portions of 2. I haven't had to get any meats for months! Also, great in freezing left overs. No more bulky Tupperware and my freezer is super organized with more room. Great for prepping for hurricane season!!!

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.

S. G. Hilliard : Good Vacuum Sealer, Great Support

The vacuum sealer is easy to use and powerful, I didn't feel the need to slow down while sealing multiple packages of meat. Sealing something with liquid is trickier because the liquid can get into the machine, but it cleans fairly easy if that happens.

Potane's support, reachable by email, is great. You are entitled to a free package containing 6 rolls of sealer bags upon registering this product, Support worked with me on the timing of the shipment so it wouldn't arrive while I was out of town.

Amazon Customer : For me it did not seal correctly.

I tried several times to get a seal for blanched fresh corn to freeze. The corn had been put in the refrigerator to cool. I couldn't get a complete seal and some that were vacuumed and did seal didn't retain the tight vacuum. I have used this type of product before and just couldn't get this one to work.

LCLTx : Works well & compact

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.

TKovaleski : Falls short

I was very hopeful this could replace my FoodSaver brand food sealer, but it just didn't measure up. I do like the compact size, but it felt cheaply made and didn't remove all the air before sealing. I will go back to FoodSaver brand.

Sandy : Solid machine

I would have given this item 5 stars if it had a built in cutter. I was spoiled with a previous machine. POTANE’s machine is very simple to use and does a quick job of sealing. I appreciate that they attempted to have a compartment for the cord, but is not the easiest to utilize. I have yet to seal anything with moisture so I cannot attest to the mild incline the machine has. All in all a good product.

Amazon Customer : It works but not sure about few things

I bought this machine because my old one died I waited enough to write the review so that I can write the honest review. Its ok. Suction power looks pretty good but I am not sure why sometimes after vacuuming all the way it just looses its suction. I don’t know if I am using it wrong I tried so many time with different types of foods. Fresh meats,marinated meats,dry goods,fish,etc.
In the photo as you can see those short ribs are not very air tight its very loose but when I did the dried stuff it worked like a charm. Well, I am going to keep the unit and give it some more try.

**update

I do a lot of fresh meat vacuum so vac seal machine is a must have in my kitchen but this one dose not vacuum all the way only half way vacuum and it is really annoying. My old cheap one did a way better job than this machine. I would return it if I could.!!

Anita : Stock up!

windycity : Works Exceedingly Well, Saving Me Money

I never have bought a vacuum sealer before, but bought this one based on reviews. Super glad I did. I'm not a directions guy, but they made it so easy a second grader could do this. I just bought a chest freezer, and you really need something like this to take full advantage. These past two weeks I have sealed split chicken breasts, t-bone steaks, pork chops and even snow crab legs. Everything vacuumed and sealed perfectly. The Potane bags are very strong and can withstand various sharper bones. They provide a roll of large size bags and a roll of smaller bags, so you are all set to do some sealing right out of the gate (I still have about half the bags left after all that sealing). Very pleased with this purchase, and it's helping me save a ton of money by sealing up all the 'on sale' meats every week at the grocery store.

Dr. J : This works!

Josh : Does not seal through moisture

If you plan to use this for only dry items it may work great for you. I live in Florida and use a vacuum sealer regularly for freezing fresh seafood. Anyone that has ever vacuum sealed fish/meat knows that liquid tends to get sucked out the bag into a catch tray and may result in the heat seal needing to be done a second time. This machine wouldn’t seal after the third attempt through the moisture and I had to wait roughly 10 seconds between each attempt or it wouldn’t allow a seal. For me its useless.

Annette : Works

G.R.M. : This machine sucks. In the best way!

This is a nice machine. It’s a little hard on the wrists to push the sides down to lock it. I’m hoping it will loosen up a little with use.

I went in a sealing spree when it arrived earlier today. Hmmm you haven’t seen my cat have you? Lol

It requires less empty space at the top of the bag in order to seal, than my previous machine, so I can tell it will save some money in that way too.

Jana Ward : Doesn’t work

This product sealed one time and that was it. Have been unable to get ahold of customer service or anyone for help. Total waste of money. Don’t waste your time or money. I am thoroughly disappointed.

D. Librizzi : Very Pleased

We bought this unit to replace an older one made by a well known company for vacuum sealers. The old one had slowly lost suction power and we wanted a new one to use with a sous vide cooker. This unit has been great with good power and a setting to tone it down a bit for items that are more easily crushed. It takes a bit more pressure to close this unit than I expected but that's not an issue - just something to be aware of as a new owner. I was hesitant to push down too much at first because I didn't know if I was doing it right and didn't want to break it. It's fine - that's how it needs to be closed. Also, I would have liked an integral bag cutter, but using scissors is not a deal breaker. Overall, after about 12-15 uses so far, we are very happy with this one. Suction has been great with no air trapped in the bag to float the food up in the sous vide chamber. It's been a great addition to our kitchen and with the sous vide cooker, we are really enjoying this easy and tasty way to prepare so many foods.

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