Does the Weston come with the plastic hose that attaches to jar sealer lids to vacuum seal Ball jars? Is it true you cant vacuum seal mylar bags?True or False: Weston says you can only use Weston Bags?Reviews give me the impression this Co's hard to deal with.And why, if there are so many complaints about this product do I still want one? Does the Weston come with the plastic hose that attaches to jar sealer lids to vacuum seal Ball jars? Is it true you cant vacuum seal mylar bags?True or False: Weston says you can only... » Read More Does the Weston come with the plastic hose that attaches to jar sealer lids to vacuum seal Ball jars? Is it true you cant vacuum seal mylar bags?True or False: Weston says you can only use Weston Bags?Reviews give me the impression this Co's hard to deal with.And why, if there are so many complaints about this product do I still want one? « Show Less
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I have loved my Weston. It did not come with the hose to seal the jars. I have not tried to seal mylar bags, but my friend who recomended this has and he said it's the best out there. He seals lot more than I do. I also use other bags that are not Weston. They seal just fine.
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No!!! I just got a message answering this question from Weston. I got this reply: "While I have spoken to some customers that have used hose attachments with the Pro 2300, it was not made for that purpose and puts too much stress on the pump so we do not recommend that. " Sounds like using it that way will damage the unit. They recommend buying their other models designed for use with a hose.
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Don't know about sealing jars, does not come with a hose. Have not tried Mylar, I understand that's a whole different system, but do not personally know anything about it. I buy bags online from several different merchants and have run thousands of them thru this sealer, never had a problem despite using different brands.
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It does not come with the hose. I had one left over from a Foodsaver that I used before getting the Weston. I've used Foodsaver bags, Weston bags, and other bags and not seen any difference as to whose bag I use.I cannot speak to mylar bags. I've never dealt with them.Other than buying gaskets teflon tape to replace what wore out after years of use, I've never had to deal with the company.
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I'm wondering why you couldn't go ahead and hit the button to vacuum and seal then, when it's gone as far as you want it to go, hit the 'manual seal' button. I've done that on my Foodsaver machines. I'll have to check when mine arrives today (yay!). This wouldn't be a deal-breaker for me anyway, but it's worth a try if you use yours a lot for just manual sealing. One of my Foodsavers vacuums pretty fast and I can still get to the manual seal button in time, before it crushes the item. I seldom have the need to do that, but you might try it.
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I have this unit and the sealer works fine the problem is the bags , all the bags I have tested within a day or so they are full of air again. Depending on what you are sealing ...any water in bag tends to break the seal.Bags cost money and just do not keep their seal very long.In my opinion if your sealing something dry it will hold anything wet doesn't.Your just better off with the big permanent sealers for anything long storage.
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I use this all the time to seal mason jars. No attachments needed. Put the mason jar sealer cap on your jar. With no added attachment, place the jar sealer over the port and press slightly as you run it. You will feel air coming out of the small air release hole in front. When you no longer feel air and/or the sound changes you know your sealed. Works every time.
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The Vacupack Elite has been able to seal any brand bag I've tried. There are really good deals on bags on Amazon. However, when I run low on bags I buy whatever the local stores offer. It's still the best sealer I've ever used. BTW, I've sealed zippered bags before, too just to see how it would do it without melting through the bag. Just turn the temp down. I still recommend bags designed for sealing.
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It works with any of the other similar bags but I have used ziploc bags and find them vastly disappointing compared to the FoodSaver brand. I also have some Debby Meyer vacuum seal bags that seem to be better than Ziploc but I still prefer the Foodsaver as I have not yet had one single bag become unsealed after freezing where it seems the Ziploc bags are constantly unsealed! Not worth trying other brands in my opinion!
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Yes, you can vacuum seal a Mylar bag! It takes a little practice to get good at it but it can be done. See my note below and/or watch a YouTube demo. I have bags sealed in the spring of 2013 that have no air inside. Adding an oxidizer as someone else suggested is good idea.
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Vacuum has two methods, a cloth covered retaining ring that fits inside the inlet housing or a metal clamp that attaches the bag to the outside of the inlet. I have only use the cloth covered retaining ring and it has always made a good seal. The unit came with two bags but I just empty the one I started with several years ago because it is in good shape still. (Here is a link to the owners manual http://go.rockler.com/tech/RTD10000118AA.pdf
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It's just as you see it in the picture. No separate hose comes with it but my hose is part of my foodsaver unit. My unit seals bags but has a hose attached thats used for the marinator, canisters, and the deli lunchmeat keepers.
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You are buying the white, plastic sealer attachment. You place a metal jar lid/disk under it and the sealer pulls the air out. When you remove the white, plastic sealer the jar lid is held on by vacuum suction. I screw a threaded ring over to keep it from unsealing if it is bumped in the fridge or my lunchbox.
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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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It would have to be the same. For the vacuum to occur, the inside seem (hard plastic) would have to fit inside the jar and the rubber seal, fit outside the jar. Grooved jars may not hold the vacuum.
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Here is an actual serious answer for you. :) I ordered this, and it did NOT come with the hose. My original foodsaver DID come with the hose, but I've lost it, so I'm looking for a replacement hose now, which I understand to be inexpensive. Hope this helps!
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I am assuming it will not work without the hose. You have these attachments for the hose depending on which of at least three attachments depending on what container you are sealing... Oval (for the ham/cheese canister), this type of canister attachment and there's another for another style for different type of canister. I have another hose attachment that is bright green and clear that I got direct from FoodSaver for $8-$15 that seals the reusable bags... Again, I am assuming it will not work with the handheld vacuum as there is no tube... it's got to have a thing to plug into the canister hole. I am assuming it will not work without the hose. You have these attachments for the hose depending on which of at least three attachments depending on what container you are sealing... Oval (for the ham/cheese canister), this type of canister attachment and there's another for another style for different type of canister. I have another hose attachment that is bright green and clear that I got direct from FoodSaver for $8-$15 that seals the reusable bags... Again, I am assuming it will not work with the handheld vacuum as there is no tube... it's got to have a thing to plug into the... » Read More I am assuming it will not work without the hose. You have these attachments for the hose depending on which of at least three attachments depending on what container you are sealing... Oval (for the ham/cheese canister), this type of canister attachment and there's another for another style for different type of canister. I have another hose attachment that is bright green and clear that I got direct from FoodSaver for $8-$15 that seals the reusable bags... Again, I am assuming it will not work with the handheld vacuum as there is no tube... it's got to have a thing to plug into the canister hole. « Show Less
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You have to put the plastic bag in the seal part and press the seal part down until it sucks out the liquid and then locks closed, then it seals but it doesn't always work. I bought the roll of bags and tried to seal the end before I filled the bag and it didn't work. I am not happy with the product.
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I use the Food Saver Marinator as well as the Wide mouth and Standard mouth attatchments for standard canning jars. I'm happy with the performance of the Ziplock vacuum sealer as well as the Food Saver accessories. One use I find particularly useful is chopping herbs into a canning jar, vacuum sealing it and placing it into the freezer. The herbs stay incredibly fresh and don't stick together.
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To my knowEdgE YOU can not seal jars. I have this unit and don't see how. It is great for everything else as long S YOU USE THE BAGS.