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This machine takes food preparation and storage to a whole new level. Being a chamber vacuum sealer, it has allowed me to start sealing liquid items like soups and stews etc, which is great for portioning out and freezing single meals for myself from a large pot full I once would have prepared for my entire family. So despite now being on my own, I still get to enjoy all the old family favourites without waste, and, without needing to cook near as often, and avoiding all the associated dirty dishes, the constant clean ups, and, the extra energy costs. It's also more flexible than first imagined sealing small jars up to around 118mm tall, which has been ideal for keeping dried herbs and spices fresh. It's also great for instant pickles and any 'in the bag' marinades I come up with. It's been brilliant for cooking sous-vide where any proteins can be cooked to perfection, then frozen until required, then quickly thawed at the same cook temperature in the water bath, all in the same bag, before a final sear. It is also an absolute must have for any keen fishermen, as a chamber vacuum sealer greatly improves the long term storage of your catch over a regular vacuum sealer by many fold, as they remove 'all' air to virtually eliminate freezer burn. This is why 'chamber' vacuum sealers are used commercially by seafood wholesalers. This particular Vevor machine has ticked all the boxes for me in regards to build quality, value for money, ease of use, and customer service. So I have no hesitation whatsoever in highly recommending this excellent product. And no... Not because I was paid to write a glowing review in any way, but because it is genuinely a good product and I am a very happy customer, and that has proven to be quiet rare these days ;-)
P.S. This machine is quiet heavy and is not really suitable for storing under the bench to be lifting into place each time. As can be seen in the attached image, my solution was to buy a dedicated stainless steel mobile bench for the machine, which without any form of endorsement, I also found on the Vevor website. I chose this particular trolley because at app 45cm wide x 76cm(?) long x 87cm(?) tall, it carries the machine perfectly without overhang providing a small but adequate space for bagging, and a lower shelf for bag and jar storage etc, with the lowest possible footprint. So now I can easily wheel the machine, bags, and any other associated paraphernalia neatly out of the way until next required. As I recall, the stainless trolley cost <$100 delivered and has been a great investment in both style and practically.