what kind of bags can be sealed?
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We use 4 mil poly bags. But mine has stopped working now. I am going to have to check it out and see if I can fix it now.
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Polyethylene for sure of differing thicknesses. The sealer uses heat to seal so I guess any thermoplastic might work. I use the sealer for 1-6mil polyethylene bags. The sealer has an adjustable setting that you vary for different thicknesses--I assume it is a timer circuit. In any event the heat element shuts off after an adjustable period for different thicknesses.
781539
I use the plastic bags that you find in the bakery section for breads and cookies. I think it should probably work on most any plastic bag.
781540
We use 1 mil poly bags, but look at the details to see which bags can be used in each sealer. I like Uline's Impulse sealers the best!
2116322
i used the bags that came with the sealer as well as bags i purchased on ebay. they both work fine as long as they fit the machine. as far as specific brand, i am comfortable purchasing anything that fits.
785721
What Lynn D said: Put the sealed bags in a box, or another large trash bag, or wrap snuggly in twine or tape. Thus, even if the Ziploc bag leaks, the storage size is the same.
972438
Absolutely, then go on amazon and buy cheap vacuum sealer bags, they are less than half the cost and work just as well.
2070145
Cut the size bag you want, then seal one side. This will give you three sealed sides. Load your bag and seal as you would an ordinary bag.
2007980
These vacuum sealers will seal almost anything. I regularly use cheap quart zip lock type freezer bags from the dollar store. I cut the zipper part off with scissors put a serving of food in, fold a pleat in the opening and vacuum and seal perfectly.
1326750
Yes, that should do it. Try to make sure when you open it that you don't rip/tear the bag but a nice cut just under the seal would be the best. Then just use a hot iron to reseal being careful not to over heat the bag.
637133
Our Eco Mattress Bags are best sealed with clear adhesive tape on the foot of the bed. Most clear packing tapes work with our protective cover and Scotch tends to be the best one to date!
1860070
No. There is no seal. Also, the section in the picture that is black are the two removable tote trays. They are also not sealed.
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I know this answer is late but yes you can use competitor bags. 3mil may be a little thick, if you don't see a almost completely clear seal, just reseal that area again and you'll be good to go. Hope this helps.
2277360
In theory yes, but is not that easy to do because unlike a zip lock bag that has a reusable sealig mechanism. These are heat sealed (sides of the bag melted together) so you have to leave enough room to create another heat seal and the bag has to be clean at the point that point of seal.
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You may have already got your answer, but hopefully this will help. Ziplock (reg.) bags will not work, but any other heat-sensitive bag will. The heat element that the unit uses to seal the bag, needs to have a material that will respond to the heat that it supplies to secure a viable seal. That doesn't seam too clear, I hope you understand.
2079396
The bag was sealed shut. It does have a zip lock to reseal after initial opening of the bag .
1430980
Lots of brands will work. Weston bags (available from Amazon & prime eligible) work very well and are pretty inexpensive. Of course, if you mean to ask "plain bags", then no- you need ones designed for a clamp vac sealer. But the Weston are about as good as you'll find.
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I don't know if the seal-a-meal will work. I use a vacuum sealer but I remember reading that other bags can be used but make sure and get out as much air as possible.
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You can seal bags without vaccuming the air out. I also reseal potato chip bags, brown sugar bags, etc without having to put the in foodsaver bags. any food that comes in a bag can usually be reseal with this.
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The bags I have stay sealed. What I do is put stuff in the bag, seal it then turn it upside down and shake it. They haven't opened yet. Hope this helps.