Jerry Bank wrote:
>
> Many years ago I purchased a Tilia Foodsaver at a thrift store. It was
> the wonderful old model, made in Italy, with adjustments for sealing and
> vacuuming time, as well as manual witches for both functions.
>
> Eventually the sealing strip stopped getting hot and that was the end of
> it. I then purchased a newer model. Made in Chine, with no adjustments.
> It think it is a model 825. It is pretty junky.
>
> It has started to work badly and I might want to replace it. I would
> love to find an old one similar to what I had, but I fear that is not
> going to happen.
>
> I don't want to spend much money and wonder if there are any suggestions.
> Another brand would be fine, as long as I can still use my large backlog
> of Foodsaver bags. Using the canisters is no problem since I have the
> separate canister sealer.
>
> Thanks for any suggestions.
> --
> Jerry Bank
> Trenton, New Jersey
> Music is the language of the gods.

Perhaps try a "Seal-a-Meal" version for a vacuum sealer?? I'm not sure
if they can be found any longer (?), but I've had a few over the years.
The previous one suffered the same symptom yours did with a failed
sealing wire. The parent company of "Seal-a-Meal" replaced it with one
-- wanna guess?? -- made in China. This current VS doesn't have the
'manual' operation as the former model had, too! I miss those features.
If there's a Tuesday Morning store nearby, it might be worthwhile to
visit. They often have Foodsavers at considerable discount.

Sky

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