carps 1 Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 do any of you guys have them or use them i have my hand pump one and love it but think its time to upgrade any suggestions Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shark-Kat 6 Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Hi Carps, Have a vac sealer that I bought from Pinnacle Wholesalers on Ebay for $70 but the bag rolls that came with it didn't all seal properly! :evil: So not to be put off I bought new bag rolls from OzPlaza.living also on Ebay and now use them to seal all my bait and Burley blocks and this works great for stopping the odours going through everything in the freezer! = wife no longer on my case for spoiling her food in my bait freezer Best thing you could purchase IMO!! Cheers S.K.6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bluegoose 0 Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Havent got one myself but my mate has one and swears by itOnly problem he says is the cost of extra bags as they are not cheapHave seen the machines around from $50 upwards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carps 1 Posted May 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 here two that i like not sure about the cost of the first one though keen to hear ya thoughts i used on recently and bloody easy to use and fast http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/OMNIPACK-VACUUM-PACKING-SEALING-MACHINE-SEALER-CRYOVAC-/250819584175?_trksid=p3286.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D3%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D196825765725089950http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ezi-Concepts-Ezivac-Food-Saver-Vacuum-Sealer-NEW-/170561361840?_trksid=p3286.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D4%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D196971442690947811 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
manimal 0 Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 (edited) i got one of these, had it for a week now and it comes with a few free rolls of the bags with delivery ~$60... not super vacuum power but hey its cheap... URL removed upon request of url's webmaster Edited June 17, 2014 by bjorn2fish URL removed upon request of url's webmaster Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fish_r 0 Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 i have the same machine as above, i always use mine on extended seal and it does a great job.sealed heaps of bait/whole snapper/fillets etc and still going strong.for the price of the machine you can't go wrong.as for the bags not sealing properlly, you must make sure the sealing edge is dry and clean i always wipe the edges with paper towel before sealing.i also buy the bag rolls and just cut the size needed for what i'm sealing.i managed to fit a whole 97cm snapper into one of the large size bag rolls, was a bit of a aqueeze but managed to slide it in i would never go back to just using plastic bags after using the sealer, keeps bait fresher too no freezer burn etc... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
archerfish 685 Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 This mob are advertising in this month's "On The Road" magazine:https://www.freshield.com.au/shop/index.php?cPath=6They're at the "less cheap" end of the spectrum, but I guess you generally get what you pay for.They tend to do the rounds of the caravan & camping shows, etc. I think you'll find that they will probably be at this year's Adelaide Boating & Fishing Show if you want to see one of their systems in action.Also, Sunbeam have a range (available at most larger department and electrical stores) that are a little less expensive:http://www.sunbeam.com.au/Pages/Browse/Search.aspx?cid=-1&scid=8088Can't personally vouch for the effectiveness of either system, but if you Google a few reviews, you should get a reasonable idea.Cheersaf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thefunkychicken 0 Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 I got one from the Good Guys a while back and absolutely love it.The only reason I never got one before was because of the price of the bags but now I've found a cheap place to get them I will cryvac anything and everything.Go ahead and pick one up for yourself. You won't regret it.Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moppa 1 Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 howdy. i have used my shrink sealer for aboyt 5 years now and i buy the rolls and cut bags yo suit my needs. i buy them from a butcher supplier on churchill road about half a mile north of the reepham pub on the left hand side. i find they seal better if you half freeze them first then put them into bags and seal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shark-Kat 6 Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 howdy. i have used my shrink sealer for aboyt 5 years now and i buy the rolls and cut bags yo suit my needs. i buy them from a butcher supplier on churchill road about half a mile north of the reepham pub on the left hand side. i find they seal better if you half freeze them first then put them into bags and sealI believe that would be MBL directly opposite the "BP on the run"! Good to know that they have them, I might try them for my next lot!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Del 245 Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 my parents have one.. they swear by it. and i just purchased one online as well. will be very handy! gonan have it in my patrol when touring next month. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carps 1 Posted June 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 just bought this one will post when used http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170561361840&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:ITi was warned of the real cheep ones so thought i would go for the dearer of the cheep ones Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Del 245 Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 i went one of the cheap ones... lol 100$ was my upper limit on it. will post up my thoughts when it arrives Quote Link to post Share on other sites
osd 1 Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Yeah I've got a sunbeam great thing for meat, fish and bait. plastic is expensive but you can reuse bags after for the bait etc. they reckon you can get 2 years for fish in the freezer. great Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kon 300 Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Can personally vouch for at least one year with whiting and snaps, osd! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Del 245 Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 mine just arrived.. and i have a heap of sanga meats left over from my last tour.. 4-5 100-250gram packs.. so.. thats gonna be my first job now.. reseal these into long life bags and use them on my next trip up north!cant wait to put it to more use.. im about to delegate a heap of snapper and YFW fillets to the bait bucket due to being away so much this last 6 months ive not eaten them.. hopefully this machine will now fix that problem!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
statesquider 0 Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 let us know how it goes! I'm on the market for one at the moment. So bloody tired of freezer burn and losing fish in amongst the mess that is my freezer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Del 245 Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 my maxkon 100$ machine is working a treat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carps 1 Posted June 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 yep mine arived today with bags and a roll and have tested out on some fresh whiting fillets and worked great -- tried to do razor fish but they are to juicy and wont let the bag seal propper maybe let em drain for a while and see but all in all im stoked Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Del 245 Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 they recommend with the more moist items to pre freeze them in normal bags.. then shrink freeze in the machines after they are frozen! woudlnt have the same space saving properties.. but the other options to pay them dry/drain them a while and try again.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carps 1 Posted June 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 yea makes sense love experimenting with new toys Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Del 245 Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 yep, already looking at what i can vap seal and save... the 1kg blocks of cheese are just too big... *cuts in half and vac seals again* hmmmmm what next... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carps 1 Posted June 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 haha yep son has a vac sealed apple for school hahahaha buggered if i know how hes gonna open it :pinch: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Del 245 Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 haha yep son has a vac sealed apple for school hahahaha buggered if i know how hes gonna open it :pinch:i just laughed out loud!!!! hrmmm i guess those half packets of Gulps can be resealed now too.. cant wait for my next fishing trip as that was the main intention of buying this machine.. to save all my lost fillets! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Del 245 Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 picked up an extra 50 bags 20x30cm for 13.25 averaging out at 26c a bag from ebay http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390305406426&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:ITlooked into rolls of bags online as well. def the best place to buy them! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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