I'm contemplating ditching my current and soon to be broken older model
FoodSaver that I've had for a number of years.. I promised myself that I
would not buy another one since I always seem to fight with the current
one and throw away a fair amount of bags that it destroys in the process.
Anyway, I was looking at the CG-15 (now only sold at Cabela's apparently)
or the older sibling the V-33.. One question I have is how either of these
handle liquids that might accidentally get into where the pump does the
suction from the bag.. With my old FS, there was a small trough that could
catch a bit of liquid to keep it from being sucked into the pump (and possibly
hurting it).. If you've used one of the above models, can you comment on how
well it handles this sort of situation and whether or not you generally like
the unit and how it performs? Thanks!

Rick F. wrote:
I'm contemplating ditching my current and soon to be broken older model
FoodSaver that I've had for a number of years.. I promised myself that I
would not buy another one since I always seem to fight with the current
one and throw away a fair amount of bags that it destroys in the process.
Anyway, I was looking at the CG-15 (now only sold at Cabela's apparently)
or the older sibling the V-33.. One question I have is how either of these
handle liquids that might accidentally get into where the pump does the
suction from the bag.. With my old FS, there was a small trough that could
catch a bit of liquid to keep it from being sucked into the pump (and possibly
hurting it).. If you've used one of the above models, can you comment on how
well it handles this sort of situation and whether or not you generally like
the unit and how it performs? Thanks!


Mine is the V2440 and has the detachable and cleanable trough before the
vacuum port and it works fine. Have nearly filled up the trough a time
or two. The only part I don't like about is that the vacuum seal area is
set well back from the front of the machine and you waste about two
inches of bag each time you seal one. My old Compact II worked
differently and you could use a bag down until it only held one weiner.

The V2440 has settings for sealing wet or dry and quick seal or regular.
It works fine but I find it easier to cool fresh meat or still damp
veggies etc to the point where the liquid no longer flows and then seal
them. Most veggies and herbs I freeze for a couple of hours at -10F and
then seal, works better that way. HTH

George

In article , George Shirley wrote:

Mine is the V2440 and has the detachable and cleanable trough before the

Isn't the 2440 a Tilia product? If so, I'll pass.. I've decided it's time
to try a different brand for a change.. Thanks for the info though.

One question I have is how either of these
handle liquids that might accidentally get into where the pump does the
suction from the bag..

I have an older version of the Foodsaver and for the most part it works
great. Here's a tip to help keep liquids from getting sucked into the "well"
and motor.

Fold a paper towel the width of the bag your using. Place it inside the lip
of the bag (above the meat), it will absorb the excess juice preventing it
from entering the well. This method is similar to the method butchers use.
(Butchers often place a pad under meat products prior to packaging.) Simply
discard the paper towel upon opening.

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