I have had the smaller machine for 2 years. Actually, mine is a Vevor with a yellow face plate instead of the orange face plate of this model... but otherwise very similar. It has been a great machine. You can use a 10" x 13" bag in the smaller machine. That machine absolutely is enough for most home users, or at least users like me. I do the usual stuff... buy meat in bulk, preserve cut foods (like a half of an avocado), preserve dry goods, like rice. Anyway, a few months back I also bought the larger model. Why? well the "reason" was that I started to Sous Vide stuff and I could do two bags at once with the larger sealing bar. Honestly, the real reason is that I like gadgets. Both machines are great and are real values.

If you could get some of the material over the sealer bar i think you could do 2 bags at a time with a piece of that sealer material between them. That would save wear and tear on machine and power good luck thanks for all your videos and i am glad your feeling better

I like how wide it seals

Thank you for the video review and link for the synthetic oil. I got both and they work just as you said. Great product.

That ice pack idea is something I hadn't thought of. I am curious about the repressurization. It sounds slow which is good. I have an Anova chamber sealer and I feel like the repressurization is too fast. It looks cool but I think it would be better to slowly release. I don't seal anything delicate but if I did I think the speed would cause more damage. Have you tested sealing something like a dry cereal to see if the slow depressurization leads to less breaking?

This is the machine I'm eyeing on. Wonder if this machine can do seal only by setting the vacuum time to zero. If you don't mind, would you try for me?

Thanks for the video. I have found one huge problem with these vevor machines. The company says they do not sell parts and you have to source them locally. If something fails within the short warranty period, they will replace the part or maybe replace the machine, if you can get them to respond. The big question is how do you find parts locally for a machine made in China. I've looked for a source and can't find anyone selling parts for vevor machines. If something simple like the sealing bar or gaskets fail after the warranty period expires, you are out of luck. I guess vevor expects you to buy another one. The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of a low price is forgotten. If anyone knows where to get parts in the U.S. for vevor machines, please share. Only then would I consider buying one of these machines.

Good morning, URHC, hope you are both keeping safe and well, that looks like an other great product from Vevor, good idea for wooden Dowels, Biscuits, domino’s , I was reading something last year where are they now? Vacuum kiln dry timber, never used any of it so I don’t know what it is like, I cannot remember if I’ve left you a message already, But I did finally go out and purchase a ride on lawnmower, Toro , It is a tool that I need to get used to, I ended up putting it into the river, luckily I did not go all the way in, But it did take me nearly 2 hours to pull it out with my electric winch by time I’ve got everything all sorted, When I had my John Deere ride on, I can go along the embankment about 2 foot away from the edge. I’ve never had any problems., Having two levers to control it, and very close to the river I’ve decided as a no-no at least a meter, it did do a very good job, especially as I’ve got grass nearly in some places 3 feet high stinging nettles and brambles and whatever, The grass has not been cut properly for the best part of four years, I just go around occasionally with a strimmer, Keep up the great work , stay safe, look forward to your next territorial, France.

I am very, very tempted. I've a new freezer that can use some filling and my old vacuum sealer leaves a bit, if you know what I mean. I've got a day or so to think on this. Thanks! Sounds like if I replicate the parts and pieces it should be smooth sailing.

Mine is not pulling enough of a vacuum. It moves the needle just to the yellow/green line and won’t pull any more.

I almost bought this yesterday. Now it's $265. I thought i saw that the Father"s 'Day sale was good until Tuesday. :(