Chamber vacuum sealer

[greyghostnw]

Not sure where to ask about these but figured be worth a shot on here. Anyone that has experience with chamber style sealers that are worth buying? In my experience im over the typical style. Have had to many failures freezer burning hard work, have in past used a chamber type in Alaska years ago that was unreal, moisture etc had no effect on it being air tight. I like to finally get a sealer thats a investment not another waste of money, thanks in advance.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

vacmaster makes the best ones, pick the size that suits you. I think I have the vp215.

 

[wapitibob]

I have a regular sealer, friend has a chamber unit, his chamber sealer is night and day better.

 

[trapperJ]

I've had a VacMaster 215 for about 15 years now. Its been the best piece of processing equipment I've ever bought.

I've probably packaged several thousand pounds of meat with it. Moose, salmon , halibut, blacktail, shrimp, crab, caribou, sheep, goat etc and its still going strong.

If I had to replace it I'd get the next size up so I could seal 2 to 4 packages at a time.

 

[TandKHunting]

A good chamber sealer for a decent price is Vevor. I have one of those for $300-$400. Every once in a while I get a failure but it's been pretty decent for the price.

 

[BBob]

VacMaster 215. One of the best and most useful things I’ve bought the last few years.

 

[bazzturd]

I have a vacmaster VP215 and I have sealed loads and loads with it. Superior product. I'm in socal and with some patients I found a killer deal on Craigslist. I buy heavy plastic by the roll and have a cutter that seals it so I can make custom size bags. Love it

 

[Shooter Mike]

I've been using a Meat Your Maker chamber vac for the last 4 years. I had to use the lifetime warranty when I stripped out the oil drain plug, but other than that it's been perfect. Im glad I save my boxes for stuff like this, as it made sending it back in a breeze (They paid shipping and sent me a brand new one).

There's a worthy difference between a chamber vac and the sealers that draw the air out from inside the bag only, especially if you're marinading anything. We use ours regularly for packing and storing left over soups and stews, too.

 

[z987k]

Ya there's no comparison. Get a chamber if you're using it much at all. vacmaster has been around forever. I have the meat your maker one because of the price of it on a sale and free shipping.
Id be willing to bet both of those are made on the same line next to the vevor.
Just make sure it's a wet pump and not dry. not many dry chamber vacs but they will fail eventually.

 

[ResearchinStuff]

Jvr vac 110. Look at chamber size, parts availability, and serviceability compared to the other brands. Having a chamber sealer is totally worth it.

 

[Tjdeerslayer37]

Ive got the vevor one and ive been happy with it for a few hundred bags now. buy the biggest you can fit/afford and keep your standard style one for larger stuff down the road.

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ive had good luck with these bags too

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My uncle owns a charter in AK and his are all commercial sized vacmaster units and they do thousands of pounds of fish a summer with them, change the oil once a year and they keep on ticking.

 

[Yooper]

Another VP215 user here. Buy once, cry once is the best way to look at that purchase. Only downside is it's size/weight, but it's worth it.

 

[greyghostnw]

Thanks for replys…. There are some great recommendations in there. Chamber type are definitely the way to go… i often reflect on my only use i have had with one and the ease of use and quality of seal not having to fight moisture or if its really sealed and the tight end result…The last few seasons ive had too many bags fail. Was it the bag? Was it the seal? Dunno bottom line is having the best chance for success is a great baseline to hold. Guessing my wife will want to kill me adding yet another BOAT addition this year. There again her hearing me fire up about our current sealer will have her be thankful. Thanks again

 

[TxLite]

I dumped my food saver and got a Jvr vac100. It is night and day.

I almost got the vp215 but ultimately landed on the vac100 for the parts availability, wider seal bar, and lighter weight. I’m glad I did because the storage spot I have for it is on top of the garage freezer and the vac100 is like 30lb lighter than the vp215.

They do $100 off coupons all the time. Not to mention their customer service is awesome. I talked to them on the phone for like 45 minutes discussing which model would be best for me and they were great to work with.

 

[Crowmangler]

I only know 1 guy who upgraded to the chamber style & he said it's the best decision he's ever made

 

[rob86jeep]

Another plug for the JVR Vac110. I was set on getting a Vacmaster 210 or 215 until found and did some research on the JVR. Vacmaster used to be the best out there just because there wasn't a lot of competition. JVR seems to be better all-around though (for me). It's easier to service/replace parts and you can buy pretty much any replacement parts from them.

Good chamber vac's are expensive, but definitely worth it if you use it frequently.

 

[OH_Tony]

I have an Avid Armor usv32. I've only had it for about 6 months but it's been great. I waited years for my old standard vac sealer to take a dump so I could justify buying a chamber and I'll never go back. I haven't used it a ton but so far so good. My wife likes to make home made pasta sauce so she makes extra every batch now and it seals/freezes perfectly. Also really enjoy the marinade function for when I get home from work and want to cook something quick and didn't plan 8 hours ahead to marinade whatever meat we're using. There are some other features I haven't dove into yet. It will be amazing this year being able to seal up packages full of Lake Erie walleye without having to fight with the seal on every bag.

 

[Brock A]

Another vote for the JVR brand. I have the 100 (fits under the cabinets nicely) and its been awesome. Such a difference between regular vac sealing vs chamber sealing, especially with Salmon.

 

[moewells100]

I have a Vacmaster 215. Works great. Be warned it weighs about 80 lbs however

 

[Britt-dog]

Ive got a Vevor. been very happy with it. Chamber is night and day better than a suck and seal style