DIY Vitamix Vacuum Blender Hack, Cheapest and Easiest!

The first time I tried a smoothie from a vacuum blender I was hooked, but wondered, now what do I do with my dear Vitamix Blender? To get the best of both worlds I have a super simple inexpensive DIY hack to share that will help you convert your Vitamix into a vacuum blender!
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[@daniellemorey1841]

This is such a GREAT IDEA!! You are such a kind human for sharing this!!!

[@TheRawAdvantage]

Aww such a pleasure 🤗🤗

[@lorindafontaine-farris9712]

Thanks so much for this video! I just won a Vitamix, my very first, from Ted Carr's first Vitamix giveaway! How lucky am I, right? So grateful to Ted!! Eager to try this, thank you.

[@TheRawAdvantage]

Aww that’s so awesome, excited for You!

[@ElTejocotetl]

Thank you bro. Really a big brain move and it works on many other blenders, in using it on my cleandblend but that blender can also use a vitamix jar

[@TheRawAdvantage]

Aww stoked to hear, it’s for sure a game changer!!👌🙌🏼

[@doctormango9209]

Jon came to my house last year he was telling me about this! He said they're was some tek to create your own out of a vitamix and wine pump. Thanks for making the video!!!!

[@doctormango9209]

give me a shout if you ever come Kauai. Ill take you to the food forest!

[@TheRawAdvantage]

So cool, Jon is awesome! I’ve meant to make this for a while but wanted to come up with a even better solution but this is the best I could do so far. Thanks for the invite, would be awesome I love Hawaii! If you ever see me posting from there and I haven’t contacted you please do reach out too, not sure how long it will be till I head there n could forget 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Rockbuddy]

I was just thinking about this today! Perfect solution! Thanks 🙏

[@TheRawAdvantage]

Let me know if you notice a big difference too! :)

[@hollypk]

Brilliant! I'm def gonna try this! I've been ogling vacuum blenders, but love having the tamper on the Vitamix, and don't want TWO blenders. Thanks Commander!

[@TheRawAdvantage]

Weee stoked to hear Holly, let me know when you try it out and what you notice!! Good to try a side by side!!

[@Cormiston22]

Hey, thanks for sharing the hack....I ordered these and can't wait to use them!!

[@TheRawAdvantage]

Such a pleasure, hope it works awesomely!

[@hollyspurcell3319]

Thanks for posting, Chris! Totally trying this

[@TheRawAdvantage]

Let me know how it goes!! 🙏🏼💚

[@kandacesilvola745]

Wow! Thanks for sharing, sure is a great hack, and so inexpensive when you already have a vitamix.

[@TheRawAdvantage]

Such a pleasure 🙏🏼🤗💚

[@troy3456789]

The biochef carafe and vacuum fits, and it makes the OJ way more sweet. I add water to make it nice liquid. I'm a bit miffed that vitamix hasn't come out with a vacuum carafe of their own.

[@TheRawAdvantage]

That one looks good too, blendtech made one that fits on the vitamix as well but they are sold out. Hopefully vitamix catches up!

[@Xelaretta]

@@TheRawAdvantage which one would that be?

[@TheRawAdvantage]

@@Xelaretta they sold out and took the page off their site, I’ve emailed them to see if it will come back

[@annlaborte7881]

You're a genius! Thank you for sharing! I am going to try using my vacuum canner attachment!

[@TheRawAdvantage]

Aww such a pleasure!!🤗🤗 let me know how it goes!

[@ericlawrence9729]

Awesome video, great content and fun to watch. Definitely going to try this hack, just brilliant. Thanks for sharing and God Bless.

[@TheRawAdvantage]

Aww thanks a ton! Some have a better seal than others and need a bit of tweaking but it works!

[@mountainwoodcamp1638]

You just saved me a lot of money! Thanks!

[@TheRawAdvantage]

So happy to hear!

[@bygodsgracejourneytohealin8368]

Ya just so cute... very useful info....thanks for sharing! Blessings!

[@ednshell]

Chris you are awesome! Concave, big word! :)

[@qwazy0158]

Ty very informative!!

[@evereletkline8732]

Sweet hack!

[@ZE308AC]

Awesome hack

[@leondan3629]

Great idea and video. Thanks. I will give it a try with my Vitamix 5000 that has a mixing jar like yours. I think if the original cap does not create a good seal, you can probably wrap some teflon tape (the plumbing white tape) around it and it should prevent vacuum leakage. But I'll have to try it first. Thanks.

[@TheRawAdvantage]

Epic idea. Let me know how it goes!!🙌🏼💚

[@Leo1903able]

I find that just running the lid under the tap improves the seal.

[@Itsunclegabby]

I've been waiting for this one! Was hoping to grab a Vitamix this spring. When the time comes, I'll be sure to make my purchase via your link.👍Thank you for everything, Chris.

[@TheRawAdvantage]

Aww appreciate that and hope you enjoyed it!

[@panchui4]

genius! thank you

[@TheRawAdvantage]

Pleasure 🤗❤️

[@lilhappy5493]

Love the intros, new subscriber here 🤩🤩🥑🍌🍓🌱

[@TheRawAdvantage]

Blessed you do n hope you enjoy tons of the videos :)

[@JuicyxJustine]

Wow I’m so doing this!! Tysm 🌱💚🙏🏼

[@TheRawAdvantage]

Let me know when you do and what you think!

[@JuicyxJustine]

@@TheRawAdvantage so i got the plug and the vaccume wine thing but it's so hard to drill a hole in the plug!! how did you do it ahh!!!

[@TheRawAdvantage]

@@JuicyxJustine so fun! I used a regular drill bit and drill, making sure the drill bit is a bit smaller than the circumference of the wine kit vacuum plug to make sure it’s air tight. I wouldn’t use a knife or anything like that.

[@JuicyxJustine]

@@TheRawAdvantage i actually got it now!! it is super air tight i made sure to make it small and will start experimenting with a smoothie soon!! thank you so so much!!!

[@TheRawAdvantage]

So awesome! Really excited to hear how big of a difference you notice too! You really have to push down on the lid and then pump it up! I really notice on all recipes but especially smoothies

[@branchwarren1]

Toma tu like gringo, estoy suscrito, abrazo loco, saludos desde Monterrey, 🇲🇽.

[@porchturds8149]

Durianrider: "Don't let the vortex form! Gotta pulse it baby!" - circa 2009

[@TheRawAdvantage]

Yep that helps, but a vacuum blender helps even more, plus for some recipes pulsing doesn’t work well.

[@lostboi3974]

Father: So son, have you thought about what you want to do when you grow up? Me: 8:09

[@TheRawAdvantage]

Hahaha golden

[@Silentmind369]

Awesome video BTW Heard about u from Karen McDonald👍

[@TheRawAdvantage]

Awww blessed by that connection and comment shared! 🙏🏼

[@DoctorRevers]

Been looking for the flexzion blender but can't find it anymore. Should have bought it back when that super sale was on. oops Gotta be some more vacuum blenders coming out soon. Hopefully afordable.

[@TheRawAdvantage]

It’s pretty wild, I haven’t been able to find it or the greenis (that John Recommended too) either. I’m sure there will be more brands n options soon

[@terrifictomm]

I love my Vitamix but I wonder how many decades it will be before they offer a vacuum lid or carafe. Vacuum blenders have been around at least 5 years so far. What are they waiting for?

[@TheRawAdvantage]

I fully agree, I’ve since went for a biochef vacuum container that fits on my vitamix, I really love it! My friend John Kohler at discountjuicers.com sells them 🙌🏼

[@terrifictomm]

@@TheRawAdvantage Thanks for the tip! Perhaps you could do a video on it? I dunt understand why John says, from what I've seen, that he's ditched his Vitamix. I guess when you can afford a couple $500 blenders you can do that. Not me.

[@TheRawAdvantage]

@@terrifictomm absolutely, I have shared about it a bit in a few shorts and Lissa from Raw food Romance did a epic review of them with John too if you want to check something soon. Johns lucky and unique in that he owns one of the the biggest private juicer / blender buis in North America so he tries and tests everything!

[@urmagic5211]

Hi!!! I loved your video!! I wanted a vacuum blender, but couldn’t find a really good one that has the Vitamix quality, so I’m planning on trying your trick with my Vitamix. Have you find anything better than the bath stopper yet? Or is it still the best option for now? Thanks a lot!

[@TheRawAdvantage]

More than my pleasure! So far this is the best I’ve found and truthfully it’s not as much vacuum power as a actual vacuum blender. For sure a improvement but I’m still looking. Blendtech makes a vacuum container for vitamix but is sold out right now.

[@urmagic5211]

@@TheRawAdvantage thanks for your reply!! You’re so kind!! I’ll try your trick then and see if I have any luck with a good bath stopper😉

[@TheRawAdvantage]

Let me know how it goes!🤗

[@urmagic5211]

By the way… I found this one at Amazon. It’s metal and has rubber to help with the sealing. It looks like the the little holder is detachable. Zerodis Bath Tub Stopper with Chain, Stainless Steel Panel Thickened Kitchen Sink Solid Metal Plug Waste Drain Cover. Look for this name at Amazon so you can check it out 😉

[@TheRawAdvantage]

Thank you! I had looked before but couldn’t find any like that, will check 🤗

[@ilhamazad]

Beautiful demo on this cost effective life saving hack! Just one question that has been puzzling me for a long time. The rubber stopper has an intentional hole to facilitate the suction, after which the blender is operated. Is this to say that the tiny hole in the rubber stopper still persists during the blending process? If yes, does it impact the overall results? I just couldn’t figure out the math in my head.

[@TheRawAdvantage]

Pleasure for sure! I will be filming a update soon for the meeeee vitamixes but also works for these as well! I’m not entirely sure I understand but the valve is one way so once it’s reached the max vacuum suction it just sits there, or if there is a small leak in the seal then slowly becomes less vacuumed. Hope that helps

[@ilhamazad]

@@TheRawAdvantage Thanks for your response. I actually misunderstood the mechanics earlier and hence asked a ludicrous question! I don’t have a vitamix blender; I use a good old traditional Preeti Mixer which does a great job at blending all sorts of things. After obsessing over the concept of vacuum blending, I was infuriated with not having prepared my food this way all these years. It’s never too late to optimise the food processing game, in terms of upgrading nutritional quality and creating a better experience. I have ordered the wine sealer with stopper attachments. My lid has a pin sized hole, so we may have to drill a bigger hole through the lid to fit the stopper. The vacuum blenders suggested by John are unfortunately not available in India. Kuvings does sell their juicers here (which is what I own) but not their vacuum blenders. From visual inspection of my Preeti lid, I don’t expect a perfect vacuum, since the gasket is the only locking interface. Either way, I am happy to find an innovative method for the time being.

[@TheRawAdvantage]

@@ilhamazad more than my pleasure, thanks for connecting and sharing! I hope the stopper works well for you, another option could be the “biochef” vacuum pump, I’ve found retailers in Europe that perhaps ship to India.

[@tigergreg8]

What if you put plastic wrap on top before you put the lid one, that might keep more air out. This is the first time I heard about this type of blending.

[@TheRawAdvantage]

It really doesn’t make a difference as the amount of air in the blender container itself is the issue. Check out my video comparing a flexzion vacuum blender to the vitamix.

[@donatina1987]

So a vacuum blender reduces the air bubbles in the smoothie? This end up in the stomach and make you bloated I imagine... so a vacuum blender is better if you have digestive issues? Thanks hope you can help.

[@TheRawAdvantage]

Indeed I find it’s better for digestion, also for antioxidants and other nutrients.

[@r_ballbiff651]

If I have a food saver vacuum sealer, can I use that?

[@TheRawAdvantage]

Depends on the style, if it’s hand held and can fit on the top then yes. I’ve used a biochef and sage sealer and they work. I’m making a new video relatively soon about this.

[@CathysVanlife]

I wonder if a toilet plunger would work. I know this is an old video, have you found a better rubber substitute

[@TheRawAdvantage]

I think it would be too soft of a material, shortly after this I bought a cheap 60$ vacuum blender and it worked so well, for a time, that I didn’t explore the hack much more. After that I bought a 200$ container and vacuum pump that fits on the vitamix and it works really good. Unfortunately the seal I was getting with the vitamix lid wasn’t too good and even pumping a lot it really wasn’t anywhere as good as the newer ones I mentioned above.

[@LoisLovesFitness]

so this is just oranges blended? looks so creamy!!

[@TheRawAdvantage]

Indeedy it is, navel oranges :)

[@Shelle200]

Have you tried canning lids they are metal and have rubber seal?

[@TheRawAdvantage]

I know people who use those with a special vacuum pump too! Super good!

[@user-zz7nr9dt5x]

Does it make any difference if you blend the ingredients first, THEN vacuum out the air?

[@TheRawAdvantage]

Nope, the purpose is to vacuum before blending so there is less oxygen blended into the food itself. The only thing vacuuming after could help with is if you want to seal store it, but even then it’s best to vacuum first too.

[@el-bov8034]

This is a fantastic idea, and i definitely want to try it. however, I think the test is flawed in the sense that you didn't put any type of cap on the no-vacuum version. So the blender would've been sucking way more air into that vortex. But I still have faith in the vacuum method. My only issue is that I can't find any plug-stoppers like that. I actually already have one, but it's not designed in a way that could be used. And I can't seem to find any on Amazon that would work. I don't suppose you have the specific brand name or an Amazon link, do you? Cheers!

[@TheRawAdvantage]

Thanks for the feedback, ohh all the links are in the description as well as the blog post on my site, linked in the description. I’m not sure it would have made much if any difference as the plastic cap that goes on the vitamix isn’t anywhere near air tight, thus it freelee pulls air in. I would have put it on top either way but I’ve lost mine.. Let me know if you have any troubles or questions 🙌🏼

[@el-bov8034]

@@TheRawAdvantage Ah, gotcha! I see it now. Will check out the link to the article, also. Many thinks :)

[@terrifictomm]

@@TheRawAdvantage I wonder if a piece of saran wrap around the top and over the edge would create a more air-tight seal? It should, right?

[@TheRawAdvantage]

@@terrifictomm it very well may! Worth a try!

[@Victoria-bl4tw]

I just recently checked with Vitamix to see if they had any plans in the works for a vacuum blender or vacuum carafe that would fit their blenders. The answer was no. I was pretty disappointed. They’ve come out with so many different models and accessories but aren’t keeping up-to-date with vacuum blending. I don’t understand why. I hesitate to purchase the Biochef carafe because of a pretty negative comparison review by John Kohler. At the end, it seemed like a waste of money. I have 2 Vitamix blenders; an old classic with an expired warranty and a newer 7500 model. I may try the hack on the old one. Thanks for the video!!

[@TheRawAdvantage]

That is a bummer to hear, I had contacted them too a bit over a year ago and they didn’t give a definitive no. It’s interesting on the comparison review with John too as I talked with him before purchasing and he had recommended the biochef as a good product, just not quite as good as buying a entire other blender thet was much more expensive. I for sure wouldn’t say it’s a waste of money, I’ve had two other basic vacuum blenders and the biochef is much better imho, the hack is ok but truthfully I haven’t gotten the same results as with the biochef. For clarity too I’m not a affilate for biochef and don’t make any $ off their sales.

[@Victoria-bl4tw]

@@TheRawAdvantage Here’s the link to his review. You’ll also be able to see my comment to him. I just wonder if it’s technology that still needs tweaking……on all vacuum blenders that is. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWGVaapooM2krZI

[@nicolescott3951]

Have you tried using your setup to seal a ball jar?

[@TheRawAdvantage]

I have not, not really sure what that is.

[@ednshell]

My vita mix top is different, hard clear plastic. Not sure how tight the seal is.

[@TheRawAdvantage]

I’m sorry to say I haven’t tried one like that so Cant say, do let me know 🤗🙏🏼

[@donatina1987]

I would love what you eat in a day

[@TheRawAdvantage]

I will do more, check out my playlist for quite a few :)

[@don_flamenco]

You should patent and make a gadget

[@AlexAndra-hq8ze]

I don't understand why Vitamix doesn't launch a vacuum blender. Maybe because the warranty couldn't be as long as the warranty of the vitamix non vacuum blenders.

[@TheRawAdvantage]

Hopefully they will at some point, what your saying is a good possibility 🙏🏼 blend tech has one and also has a vacuum container that fits on the Vitamix, but it’s sold out right now

[@vobando]

Would this pump work on vitamix latest model accent series ????

[@TheRawAdvantage]

I haven’t tried it myself but my friend Mike has one of the newer ones with the hard clear lid and it works even better! He actually glued the fixture onto his lid and uses that lid exclusive with the pump, he called vitamix and bought a extra lid separately.

[@anne-marie5135]

@@TheRawAdvantage I have the accent vitamix and this did not work for me. No matter how long I pump for the plug does not form a seal like it does in your video on the older style lids. I don't know where your friend got his second lid from unless he bought an extra jug. I cannot find anywhere on the internet where you can just buy a replacement lid. It definitely does not come with two.

[@TheRawAdvantage]

Ohh apologies for the wrong info, I just checked in with him and he said he called vitamix and purchased a second top then glued it on. Hope that helps!

[@anne-marie5135]

@@TheRawAdvantage thank you for clarifying. I also tried using tape to stick the plug to the lid to seal any gaps (as a test) to see if that would work better. Still no bueno. So I'm reluctant to try super glue and buying a second lid. I'm glad your mate got it to work, but I think I will look for a different solution since the hack isn't working for me.

[@dannyglas3616]

@@anne-marie5135 Ascent

[@holographicbreathing]

I have also been looking into this I'm not sure what causes the best vacuum but I was thinking of buying one of these electric vacuums - Hilitand 42W DC12V Oilless Vacuum Pump 85KPa Mini Vacuum Pump 40L/min Oilless Vacuum Pump -85KPa

[@TheRawAdvantage]

Very cool! I will admit I haven’t seen those but perhaps John Kohler has done a review of them at one of his Channels OkRaw or DiscountJuicers

[@holographicbreathing]

@@TheRawAdvantage no he has not done one using this. This is just a general pump I am trying to find the power of the different vacuums because I think the stronger the vacuum the less oxidation will happen. the ones on the market related to vacuum blenders dont seem to be very strong.

[@holographicbreathing]

I also want to find a good source of soft food safety rubber sheets that can be used as a gasket between the lid and the jar to make a proper seal so the vacuum stays in if you get any good ideas around that please let me know

[@TheRawAdvantage]

@@holographicbreathing that would be great, let me know too if you find anything 🙏🏼

[@holographicbreathing]

@@TheRawAdvantage I will send a picture of the setup when I have finished as you can probably use it with any blender.

[@nogoogle6349]

Is that Tub Stopper BPA-Free?

[@TheRawAdvantage]

No idea to be honest, the good thing is the food isn’t hot and never comes in contact with it so it’s of little concern.

[@nogoogle6349]

@@TheRawAdvantage i was just joking around

[@rickt1951]

What if you have to use your plunger?

[@TheRawAdvantage]

I don’t use the vacuum if I am making a recipe that needs the plunger :)

[@rickt1951]

@@TheRawAdvantage thank you I'm going to give it a try. Enjoy your day.

[@TheRawAdvantage]

Let me know how it goes! You too!

[@rickt1951]

@@TheRawAdvantage I will and let us know if you come up with something better.

[@TheRawAdvantage]

Will do, I have bought a inexpensive (100$) vacuum blender and use it more often now as it has better suction. I am also looking at a vacuum container for the vitamix made by blendtec, but it’s sold out now and quite expensive, like 400+$! Tribest has a good one for about 500$, I’m betting vitamix will eventually have one too eventually 🙏🏼

[@bleuvertetforetdepin]

I hope you've lost your affiliation because, such a good hack is definitely a treason. Anyway thanks a lot

[@TheRawAdvantage]

I didn't ahhaha I really hope they develop a vacuum container as its a real game changer!

[@susanbananaIlovebananas]

My gay brother is in love with u.

[@TheRawAdvantage]

Flattered by the love shared, for clarity straight as a arrow, but flattered none the less 🙏🏼

[@ImaniRose9]

Are you married?

[@TheRawAdvantage]

I’m not but I am in a serious committed relationship with my pumpiumpiumkin :)