Vacuum sealing items

[ScottJ]

My brother and I were on the phone talking the other night (we live at opposite ends of the state), and we were discussing vacuum sealing and freeze-drying various foods. Off the top of my head I mentioned hearing about all of the boating accidents occuring lately, and the loss of firearms. The subject of long-term storage came up also. You know, in case there comes a time where you might put them away for awhile, and I wondered if the Food Saver brand of vacuum sealers we both have would actually take a complete vacuum on an AR.

Today, after I finished vacuum sealing some chicken, I put the question to the test. It works!

 

[SMSgtRod]

I have an old machine.... need to get a new one just for this feature!! Thanks.

 

[ScottJ]

I have an old machine.... need to get a new one just for this feature!! Thanks.

Yep, our machine is getting older also, hence my curiosity of being able to pull a complete vacuum. Everything worked out.

 

[Annihilator]

Never thought of doing that with those, neat ideal.

 

[SMSgtRod]

Yep, our machine is getting older also, hence my curiosity of being able to pull a complete vacuum. Everything worked out.

Wonder, how long will the vacuum hold when not in a freezer..... when I do cereal it doesn't seem to
hold all that long......

 

[jmcd]

That's impressive. I would have never thought you could have done that.

 

[ScottJ]

Wonder, how long will the vacuum hold when not in a freezer..... when I do cereal it doesn't seem to
hold all that long......

Don't know about the duration when not in a freezer, but it's effectively impervious to water intrusion, short of being punctured/cut/torn somehow.

Maybe I should have left it sealed for a few days, just to see if it stays that way.

 

[Bassbob]

I wonder about space bags. They work well for clothing and are big enough.

PVC, glue and primer and cosmoline can be a PITA.

 

[ScottJ]

I wonder about space bags. They work well for clothing and are big enough.

PVC, glue and primer and cosmoline can be a PITA.

Good point about the space bags. My wife has a couple of quilts that are in space bags, and they are still "shrunk" as far as I know. Got my curosity up now, and will have to ask her where she has them stored so I can check them.

 

[Bassbob]

Good point about the dpace bags. My wife has a couple of quilts that are in space bags, and they are still "shrunk" as far as I know. Got my curosity up now, and will have to ask her where she has them stored so I can check them.

We put winter clothes in them in the summer and vice versa. Very convenient.

 

[adam sr]

I think that is a great idea. I have both will try them soon too c how they work.

 

[SMSgtRod]

I think that is a great idea. I have both will try them soon too c how they work.

Great, come back with a full report!! Please!!

 

[djthumper]

LOL, I now know I am not the only one to think about things like this.