When you use this and then seal it back up does it tend to crust over and make it harder to use the next time?
1587444
Honestly, I think they all do, including this one. I find that if I store it with a long glass head pin in it, it works much better next time.
1587445
Yes, it did crust a little but was easy to peel off and clear. I've found that all super glue products do this and if you don't use the glue for a very long time it dries out.
696707
No, it acts just like a cookie cutter. The less "stuff" you have in the sandwich the better it cuts the bread and food. But it does not seal the edges.
195267
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.
961525
After first year I was very happy with how the product stood up. After second year and a rough winter, cracks started to appear again. I re sealed driveway with a premium filler sealer. Wil see what happens after this winter. I think it is a good product. Just have to be very careful in its use. Follow all of the directions. Work fast. Best with 2 people working together. Hope this helps you.
768078
You don't really have to, but over the years I've found that it's far better and easier to do so. At least freeze a bit, just to firm up the stuff you want to seal.
518394
When you put a bag in to seal, it starts to suck the air out. If you let it go all the way, it will stop after a few seconds and then seal. If you want to seal only (not suck the air out), just push the "seal" button.It works great on bags like potato chips and snacks things. I recently used it to reseal a bag of rice from Trader Joe's. It was perfect.One note: If you plan to seal things like potato chips, leave lots of room in the bag (rather than cutting it down). That way you can cut it open and have enough bag left to reseal for next time.
109328
I think it depends on what you put in it and how much air you leave in it before sealing
1413057
I've found that the sealant tends to seal its own can shut after one use. Others haven't had this experience.
768316
I have never had a problem with the seal. Although you don't have that little bump you have in other jars, this one is just a matter of trust. I tighten the lid really good. When I make jam and after I put the lid on, I just tighten the lid, turn the jar upside down (Inversion) and set for 5 minutes. Turn over and it is sealed. Now remember the jam is hot and would seal as would a ball lid on a jelly jar. Are you putting in a cold liquid or hot liquid? Cold may make a difference.
200562
I keep mine rolled out. Don't think it makes any difference once the dough is on it. Haven't had any problems myself, but then I bought it because I have to use the kitchen table and I used to make a huge mess. This mat keeps my flour pretty much contained.
131607
I did adjust the closure and made sure the seal was okay. That seems to have taken care of the problem the last couple of times I used it.
1971217
It's actually better if it is difficult to pull out -- it means the seal is good and won't leak residue. I think maybe mine is a bit easier after a year; be sure you are pulling it straight out.
692622
Yes. Every time you open it again, you have to re-gas the bottle before you close it. i usually wait until the end of the day when I know i won't be pulling it back out again.
1254508
Well it depend on how you 'store' it.. when you first open it, it's rather smooth, but if you let it 'dry' in the open.. it forms a thin layer of 'crust' as water dissolves the salt and eventually evaporates from it.. then u can use that as a 'scrub'. else.. it is smooth.
1248924
I never seal with the food still hot or warm. When cold, I like to use saran wrap first wrapping tightly (especially with fresh meat). Slides into my bag easily and vacuum seals really well. When I take it out to eat, it is really just like the day it was cooked.
1173236
This is the only one I have tried, and I was not as happy with it as I would like to be. I have had some not seal, and some not seal like they should. On a scale of 1-10 I would rate it a 6
579875
Hmm never really thought about that if you got a good seal on the top patty and started cooking it from the bottom before you flipped it you should be ok. I will tell you this I have had cheese leak out because I didn't get a good seal between the patty and the bottom. Also I have used this about 10 times and it does take almost a pound of burger to make one burger patty and I have cooked all of mine in the oven at 350 for about an hour doesn't dry out and one is very filling lol