Years ago I purchased two (2) FoodSavers VAC550. I have many VacLoc rolls and bags. Can they be used with the new models?
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Yes! The hot "bar" where you fuse the two sides together is 12" wide/long, so as long as that part isn't any longer (the already-fused sides can be as long as you like, of course), it will fit just fine. I had an older model, & continued to use up "leftover" bags on the new. BTW - I get my bags in 4 or 5 rolls (differing widths) contained in one green box, from either Sam's Club &/or Costco; buying them in the box saves one quite a bit of the other green! �
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Yes! The hot "bar" where you fuse the two sides together is 12" wide/long, so as long as that part isn't any longer (the already-fused sides can be as long as you like, of course), it will fit just fine. I had an older model, & continued to use up "leftover" bags on the new. BTW - I get my bags in 4 or 5 rolls (differing widths) contained in one green box, from either Sam's Club &/or Costco; buying them in the box saves one quite a bit of the other green! &#128522;
1326652
My FoodSaver came with the vacuum tube. The canisters do not. They are terrific. Chips, cookies, salad fixings, all stay fresh for days in the canisters. No wilted salad, no stale cookies, chips as crisp as new. The tube can be purchased separately if you do not have one. There should be a 'socket' type hole in your FoodSaver machine. Check your book to be sure.
1991675
Yes, I put the roll behind my foodsaver and pull it thru the cutter . It is to large to fit into the unit. I will cut the bags to size and seal 1 end
549351
First of all, if you have a newer model, this won't work with yours. I have an older foodsaver that only vacuums, doesn't seal, and it works on that. I took the plastic part off of the end of the tube that comes out of the machine, so there is only a long plain tube. You stick one of the ends of your attachment into the tube, (outie to innie). I then use it with the vacuum sealing attachment for sealing canning jars. (FoodSaver T03-0006-02P Regular-Mouth Jar Sealer.) I use it everyday! I later bought one for my son & daughter-in-law along with the attachment tube. This model: FoodSaver FSMSSY0200 MealSaver Compact Vacuum-Sealing System. They could not remove the green & clear part from the tube. It turned out, they didn't need it! The clear part snaps off and the little stem that sticks out fits on the jar sealer. Voila! No need for the extended tube attachment. I also got the big Foodsaver from Costco that seals, vacuums, does accessories, etc. (FoodSaver V4840 Two-in-One Vacuum Sealing System.) The little stem on that also fits the jar sealer. No need for the additional tube. I hope this helps. If this doesn't help, text me at 720-323-8657 and I'll send you pics. I love my system of sealing food, -no more stale, wasted food!
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Yes you can. Just put the adapter that came with this unit on the bottom and connect the plastic hose. I don't know if you will achieve as good a vacuum as you would with one of the regular bag sealing units but it can be done. I can get pretty good results with other plastic container food saver units using this small sealer. The best answer is to go ahead and give it a try and if it works for you, do it.
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The answer is yes for this and most vacuum bags. Using these bags requires that you have a Vacuum Chamber as they will not work with the Food Saver style where you place the open edge of the bag between a clamping system. I have used these bags for soups, stews, and several other things. I usually drop the bag into water and bring to a boil or proper temperature. On occasion I've used them in the microwave. Do some research from the manufacture and be sure to include instructions for your customers.
1185350
If you are asking if you can use the standard storage or freezer bags that you would buy in the grocery store, for your vacuum sealer, the answer is NO. You must use the product specifically made for vacuum sealers.
788464
In our Foodsaver model they work great. Don't what model it is but we have only had it a few months.
1667053
Simple answer is No. The long answer is maybe. The bags are too wide for my foodsaver and if you ruffle the edge to make it fit, the folds won't seal. Also, the smoothness of the bags creates a vacuum barrier that will not allow full evacuation of the bag. We used a straw attached to the hose assembly to vacuum the bag bottom-to-top, withdrawing the straw as needed, and then quickly closed and finished sealed the bag. This method did require pre-sealing all but 1/4" of the bag top, allowing just enough opening for straw insertion. TMI? :)
280744
I think you would have to buy the Foodsaver tube attachment & still am not sure it would work. This is a great sealer, but works best with the bags that it is made seal since it has the "port" to seal it.
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Your Foodsaver will require a port to install the vacuum hose. It's a small round hole in the top of the Foodsaver. If there is no hole, the vacuum cannot be hooked up. Just as an aside, the Foodsaver jar sealers will work with the small handheld Foodsaver vacuum. I use both every day and have zero problems with them.
1525496
Yes, I have used bags from my older model on the new one. They are the same
2124761
Definitely! I use only Weston Vacuum bags (quart size) with my Food Saver vacuum sealer, and my daughter uses only Weston Vacuum bags (including gallon size) with her Rival Seal-a-Meal. We both like them much better than our machines' brand bags -- plus they are much cheaper.
788465
I do not see any reason the bags could not be used. I have the Food Saver Model V2470 and my 11X50' Roll works just fine.
1823772
Yes, I use them all the time in a mini PAC chamber vac but they work with a foodsaver too - we cook in a PolyScience circulator. Works great.
1744990
Yes, I actually have done this with the original foodsaver, and with these. I prefer these over foodsaver, actually. I waited to see if they hold up as well, and they do.
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I don't know what the gamesaver model is; however, the bags I purchased work perfectly with my Foodsaver.