J**E
What to look for in a Chamber Vacuum Sealer Machine
This is not my first purchase of a machine like this, they have several of these types of machines for sale online. In my pursuit of another purchase, I found out that several overseas companies manufacture these machines for well-known USA vendors, they may move the pressure gauge to a different location or different color sticker but they are mostly built by the same company or companies. They are all not the same, but you can’t tell until you look under the hood.This machine is not the norm and is far superior to most of the others I have looked into or from my first purchase of one of these machines.Some of the key items:How the item is shipped. (Pics 1 & 2) This unit came in a wooden crate very sturdy. Not like my initial unit which came in a cardboard box with some Styrofoam.The lid is held up and supported by 2 pneumatic rams, not two or three flimsy spring-loaded brackets that will eventually crack the lid or bend the thin sheet metal. (Pic 3)The sheet metal on this machine has no sharp edges or none where you will be working around.The motor is on vibration rubber standoffs. (Pic 4) Kinda hard to see all of them.The heat-sealing bar is removable. (Pic 4)The machine turns on when you close the lid via a switch on the rear of the machine. (Pic 4)The machine has an exhaust fan to keep temperatures down. (Pic 5)The wiring inside the machine is well secured. (Pic 3)The suction vent is not on the bottom of the tray. (Pic 5)The motor is quiet, I was expecting the worst.Vacuum time and heat-sealing times are selective which helps when dealing with different thickness bags.The machine came with extra piece parts, a filler block and a rubber-stamping kit that I have not a clue how to use, I have emailed the vendor asking. (Pics 5 & 7)The only few negatives with this machine are that it is a beast and quite heavy, be ready to get a cart or find a home permanently for this machine. I knew that beforehand.The machine comes with oil in the system, be prepared to wipe it down and fill the vacuum motor with (if any) oil that may have leaked out. Mine had oil on the bottom tray from the overflow tube. The unit does come with a extra bottle of vacuum oil. The SHIPPING Company didn’t adhere to the “this side up” label which was on the wooden crate. The instructions and manual are somewhat lacking, but a quick online search will answer all of your vacuum packing needs, again they all function somewhat the same. Just not built the same.This is the first time I have ever typed so much about a product but I have to give credit where credit is due, this is a great machine for the money. NO, I’m not affiliated with the selling vendor or manufacturer I paid full price for this item, and NO gifts or freebies were given, the seller hasn’t even contacted me begging for a review. I’m just a regular “Joe” if anyone has any questions ask. You will not regret your purchase- 15+ bags in- I haven’t!
R**E
Expect a machine that works. It does what it says it does.
So first off. The manual is not for this mahine.TO SET THE COOL DOWN TIME PRESS THE VACUME AND SEAL BUTTON AT THE SAME TIME!!!The chamber itself is NOT stainless steal and rusts very quickly I strongly recomend keeping it polished and slightly oiled inside the machine so the welds dont rust through.Pros: Relatively cheap compared to competitors. Works well enough. All the parts(hell make your own chamber and put it in) can be easily replacedif you arent an idiot and try a little.Cons: Seems a little different if you have used a vacmaster. Horrible manual. Seal bar has wires and screws just not necessary. Chamber is unfinished and rusts easily be cautious of salt or acidity. Water sorta takes care of itself if you vacuum it our of the chamber and dont leave drops of liquid. Chamber lid is just short of doing quort size jars.(you can easily just screw on a different lid).
B**I
Didn't get a chance to use
The item came in a wooden crate that was broken. Upon prying open the top the item was packaged poorly. A little ironic that a vacuum sealer didn't have a seal around it anywhere, just a plastic covering that was not enclosed. The entire item was covered in oil and water. I opened the manual to see if this could be some sort of normal occurrence, but to my dismay the owner's manual wasn't even written in proper english. My favorite line, "The vacuum packager use compound film and pack solid, liquid and powder product such as food stuff, medicine material, native and special product, marine product, chemical material and so on." I requested a return, I am anxious to see how they do it. I could barely get the item in my door, and now with COVID-19, I don't know how they will get it out.
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