My bags are not vaccuum sealed after I check them the next day. I use a different brand sealer but it works initially so that does not seem to be the issue. Anyone have any input, or did I get a bad batch? thanks! My bags are not vaccuum sealed after I check them the next day. I use a different brand sealer but it works initially so that does not seem to be the issue. Anyone have any input, or did I get a... » Read More My bags are not vaccuum sealed after I check them the next day. I use a different brand sealer but it works initially so that does not seem to be the issue. Anyone have any input, or did I get a bad batch? thanks! « Show Less
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I just ordered these bags and like you, I use a different brand sealer. I vacuumed sealed about 5 items of which two of them did not work the next day...
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As I reviewed this product is trash. My seal lasted about as long as yours. Really did not want to spend for a true vacuum sealer but...
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If they are sealed when you put them away, my thought is you have a bad batch. A different vaccum should not make a difference as long as it sucks all the air out
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I did not have this experience. I use the FoodSaver hand electric pump. Things to consider: before sealing, make sure the zip is sealed securely (no food particles or debris in the zip lock portion), and press the zip lock firmly against a flat surface to ensure a solid seal.
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I would check the bag first to be sure it isn't at capacity and needs to be changed, after 6 months it may need to be changed. If that isn't it I would check in the inlet area to see if anything was sucked in that is now blocking it. I have had no problems with suction problems at all. The first bag I found needed to be changed earlier than the next bag I guess because my old vac wasn't working as well any more so when I initially started using the Miele the first bag got filled a lot faster than I expected. Good luck.
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If you want to seal these with a vacuum sealer, be concerned about it not actually sealing and vacuuming. Very disappointed with these bags because they don't vacuum seal very well at all! Took multiple tries to seal and forget about vacuuming. Best bet would be to use clear vac sealing bags first and then insert them into to these and try to just seal them.
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Your sealer is made to use with reuseable bags with vac port built into bag. So yeas you are correct, these won't work
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Thanks for your comments I've had similar problems like with your mother, I'm sending back 4 bags that leak really bad hopefully this was just a bad batch I really want to like the product and when the bags do seal properly it an incredible little system I actually bought it to compliment my more expensive Food Saver Say could you post again and let me know how your mothers new bags work out. Thanks!
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I own this system and have not had any problems with bags leaking. I have had a couple items stored for 6 weeks and still sealed thoroughly. My Mother has this same system and did have a few problems with random bags. She e-mailed the company and they sent her a coupon for a couple of boxes of free freezer bags.
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You need to buy a vacuum sealing machine or buy a kit with a sealeing in it. Check the bags you use for BPA considerations. The bags I use are.
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I know I'm late to the party, but I just wanted to contribute that Weston brand bags are of excellent quality. I find, especially since Foodsaver downgraded the quality of their brand bags, Weston bags are far superior. Of course they will work with any of your vacuum sealers. I hope Weston continues to make such great quality bags.
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You can do one of 2 things. Hit Manual Seal (with the bag in the vacuum area) and it will suck for a second or so then seal. Or you can hit the start button and then hit the manual seal to stop the vacuum process. Hope this works, I surely like mine.
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I have had no problem with the seal. I pressed the seal together so hard that my fingers hurt and I also went back and forth with the white closure 4 or 5 times before I used the vacuum on it. All of my seals have held and it has been over a month now and none have opened up. I think that you have to make sure the two zipper seals are tightly together before using the vacuum. Good luck, I hope this helps.
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Air Bubbles mean the seal didn't work properly. Cut open the bag and try again. When feeding the bag for suction, hold opposite ends taught pulling the bag in opposite directions when feeding it into the machine.
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You have to push the seal button if you don't want it to vacuum first. I am not sure why you are having problems with yours not recognizing that a bag is there since I have only had that problem with mine one time and that was because I had the bag curling up. Try putting the bag so that it curves down towards the floor. If that doesn't work then I would contact the manufacturer and have them replace it.
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When saving items like soup, stew, ground meats, I dry the inside of the bag before starting the sealing process. I listen to the sound of the vacuum pump and watch as fluids get close to the sealing strip, then I press the "seal" button instead of waiting for the automatic stop. I get a great seal that freezes nicely. Hope this helps.
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I can't answer that questions without knowing what sealer and what bags you got with it. I can say they are not as strong as the major brands but I agree with L. Franks about the second seal. I do recommend this even with the major brands. I have had the same problem with them. As cheap as they are it would be worth the try to make that decision yourself. As far as a ridiculous question I do not agree. No question is a bad question, sometimes more information is needed. Ones gain of knowledge may come in a form that is ridiculous to another.
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I simply re-seal the original bag with my foodsaver. You can't vac-pack it since the material has no texture but you just need to remove as much air as possible and seal the bag. Works great!
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That was the issue I was having with this order. I have a food saver sealer and had a heck of a time trying to seal them. Finally gave up and enclosed with my food saver bags. I blew it and failed to mention that in my rating... Will try the iron method next time.
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Hi,I honestly have been sealing "treat bags" and have not use vinyl bags yet. I am very pleased with the Sealer since it is a professional one. and I am pretty sure it seal vnyle bags too if they are not that too thick!Best!