VacMaster - VP215 Commercial Chamber Vacuum Sealer

My new VP215 was delivered on time, extremely well packed with double boxing and substantial foam padding. When initially oiled up and tested, it checked out perfectly.

Since then, I have given it several workouts, the last being 30 packages of bulk meat, followed by sealing one end of something like 100 bags. All done continuously as quickly as cycles permitted. Every seal was perfect on both bags and bulk meat packages.

Other reviews elsewhere have complained about overheating, not being able to do many packages in a row, and the like. Absolute nonsense. This machine is a workhorse, and if operated properly will package stuff all day long without a break.

Another complaint I have read is that you can't easily seal an edge on an empty bag. Also nonsense, I just did about one hundred in a row. Many of my packages are small because they are single serving, so I cut my 8x10 bags in half, seal one end of the half with two open ends, and have a supply of both full and half sized bags all ready to go. The seal and cool function can be started at any time by just pushing the Stop button, which initiates the seal instantly, followed by the cool down and release a couple seconds later. Just place the open end of the bag on the sealer, close the top, and hit the stop button immediately once the pump holds the top down. If you are doing a lot of bags, turn down the seal time until the new seal line is not crinkled and it will be perfect every time. As I recall, my…

Have only used once so time will tell. Great so far.

I just received the unit, filled it with oil, and will test once the unit has been at room temperature for a while. I did a thorough inspection, and the unit appears in perfect condition. It was exceptionally well boxed, double boxed in heavy cardboard, and nested in thick flexible foam inside that. The outer box showed lots of minor scuffing, the inner box none. Chef supplies gets 10/10 for sending the unit promptly and well protected.

Fedex delivery, however was a mess. I spent an entire day at home waiting for home delivery which did not show up at all in spite of the tracking stating that it would be here before end of day. By the end of day, the tracking showed that the package had been recorded west of where I live in the next regional district. Tracking remained unchanged then for two days, with no indication of where the unit had gone, so I called Fedex, and after being redirected to several different agents, I started an assist ticket. Later that evening, I received a call from Fedex, during which I was told that the unit was in fact, still in my home town and would be delivered the next day. Later that night tracking showed that there was a delivery attempt in another community about 300 kms away, which was complete nonsense - the other agent already confirmed that it was still in Smithers. During the phone call from Fedex I was advised that the driver would call me between 0900 and 1000 the following day to arrange either a delivery at my home, or my…

Bought this unit about four years ago and the wife rolled her eyes. Now she uses it more than me. Every fall we have a freezer full of berries, fruits, and veggies from the garden we eat all winter long and I repackage bulk meat buys and quick marinate for meals. Don't know how we lived without it. Bags are only about 10 cents each and a pack of 1000 lasts for years. Price seems high until you factor it over time. Buy once cry once.

Great machine. Glad I’ll be able to use up the food saver rolls with it

What a great sealer compared to the one it replaced!

This sealer is a real workhorse. Keeps my salmon as fresh as the day I caught it. Well worth the money I paid.

These machines are indispensable! We use it in the kitchen and with game and fish. It keeps the meat, cheeses and fish far longer than any other style of freezer wrappings.