Reynolds Handi Vac versus the FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer
December 10, 2007 by jenuinejen
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That looks like a cool product. I hope you get it!
Have you tried putting liquidy foods in a larger bag and then using the Vac with the bag in a vertical position?
Sandy,
We have tried leaning a bag against a wall to do suction the air out and that did not work, at least not for us. That is Mr. Right’s only drawback with this device. He says other than that, it is much “handier” than the foodsaver.
The reynolds Handi vac seems to be ok for short term storage,like a couple of days.After that the bags will lose their initial vacuum and youll want to revac,I think the problem with the bags loseing their ability to maintain a vacuum makes this product just another useless product,unless youll be opening and revacuuming 0n a regular bais.
I owned a FoodSaver and after a while it still form ice inside.
I bought one of these a couple of months ago, and I think it works pretty well for small jobs. It’s not something I would recommend for vacuum sealing a couple of bushels of produce from your garden. I’ve got some stuff in the freezer that’s been vacuum sealed without opening for about 6 weeks now, and there’s no sign of air leakage. I sealed the contents about a week earlier, and opened, closed, and resealed the bag 4 or 5 times with no problems. I do wish that they made bags larger than 1 gallon, say 2 or 2.5 gallons.
I personally prefer the Handi Vac and mostly just because of the size. A vacuum sealer is something that you use quite often, but it’s not a product you want sitting out on the counter for all to see. The Food Saver is more powerful, but it’s too bulky and expensive if you don’t use it every day.
Try freezing liquid then seal the ice cube. Does that work?
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I’ve been using the Handi Vac for a month now…and it has NEVER lost it’s seal, or let air back in. I cook a lot, and always make enough for leftovers, both solids and liquids. I have sealed liquids without any problems, just need to be a little careful. It isn’t rocket science. I’ve had a Foodsaver in the past, and this is much more easier to use, and more cost effective.