I purchased the pack and am very happy with the large bags. However, the smaller one that don't have the seal for the vaccuum cleaner don't seem to bes good. Any tips on how to get the same amount of compression as for the big ones? There seems to...
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It depends upon the contents. If it's compressible, like clothing, you can press over the contents with a book, fold the bag where it is empty, then seal.
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Buy the bags online on Amazon. They have packs of 9 for 4 bucks or so, versus buying it at Lowe's 3 for $5. :) I own the vacuum and can vouch that the suction does not work well once the bag is full...
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excellent question! I did research before buying this vacuum and it turns out you need to buy the bags directly from GreatVac. I will bring one bag next time to Walmart to see if they carry some standard ones with the same size.
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The Hyclean bags are a slightly larger capacity bag than the Airclean. Supposedly, the smaller bags provide more suction, with the trade-off of having to change them more often. I think it is a way for Miele to raise the price of the bags without...actually raising the price. Yikes!
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I have done a lot of research on vac sealers ,I purchased a food saver designed for sportsman today , and the duty cycle is pathetic (tired of waiting), it is going back tomorrow. I am going to bite the bullet , and pay the price for the Weston 2300 , all of the reviews seem to be good to great on this sealer (only bad complaint is bulky size ), if you research it will do canning jars also with a little research (another brands hose). also I have seen Weston bags on amazon.( Also you did put this posted question, in the results for the 2300 model ) so I will assume you are looking at toe 2300 model
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I use Ziplock vacuum bags. They are less expensive and I actually like them better.
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I second JarCie's reply. As for sealing items with fluids (e.g. fresh meat) I suggest having a bit longer bag then watching the flow of fluids. As they approach the sealing area, press "seal" to stop the suction and commence sealing. This ensures a good seal.
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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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purchased Genuine Electrolux bags - Style C through Amazon. My sweeper is over 20 years old but the bags seal very well. The seal feels like a very thin rubber to me. Very happy with them. Hope this helps.
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You can definitely use the ziplock-and-squeeze approach. And you'll need to do that if there's a lot of liquid in the bag. I just think that vacuum sealers are cool.
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Hi Mike, The best bulk bags I've found are the Weston Bags. They seal very well and come in both 8 and 11 inch sizes. However I'd recommend buying a 50 foot roll and make your custom sized bags. Less waste, and a bag that will fit the exact size of the item you're vacuuming. Plus by creating your own custom bags they're even less expensive (and they're reusable too just like pre-made bags). It only takes a minute or so to make them and it is really the best way to go IMO.
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I packed and repacked several of the bags as my space requirements changed. I had no issues. As I am using them in a damp basement, I have them inside of large plastic containers so that they don't tear on the cement floor. Perhaps that is why they have lasted. Be gentle with them and they should give you reusable service. I use the tille pump that you can buy for under $10. It is perfect for the bags. The roll up bags never pack as flat as the pump style.
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The bags have a Ziploc type top. You then vacuum out the air. It works great for me, but I have had one bag that would not vacuum seal. Probably a tiny hole in it some where. Figured it was a factory defect which will happen.
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You can use a vaccuum. Not all the seals hold, though. I'd say generally about 70% of these bags stay sealed. Still, they stay sealed long enough to pack them into a box for moving or storage.
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I tried the food saver bags today and was very disappointed with their inability to get all of the air out of the bag.. Is it because I have a Cabela's vacuum sealer and not a food saver? The Cabela's bags are smooth on both sides where yours are dimpled on side and smooth the opposite side..
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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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I do not have that problem and I've had my vacuum for 8-9 months. (I use the generic Oreck bags for all XL uprights from Amazon.)