New Home Use Commercial Grade Chamber Vacuum Sealer - JVR Vac100

[@FireWaterCooking]

*HEADS UP!!! They Are BACK IN STOCK!! Use the code "FIREANDWATER" for $100 off and Fee Shipping! jvrinc.com/shop-all-products/packaging-equipment/vac100/vac100-vacuum-sealer

[@colbymerchlewitz1453]

Thanks for the discount code, I ordered mine last night!

[@FireWaterCooking]

@@colbymerchlewitz1453 you will love it!

[@bobbydazzler8051]

What’s their warranty on this unit? 1 year, 2 years? They won’t reply to my messages on their website

[@FireWaterCooking]

1 year from the date of purchase, but JVR is pretty helpful and takes care of their customers...

[@elmeradams8781]

I hate unboxing videos. Thanks for keeping that part short.

[@FireWaterCooking]

Thanks for the comment Elmer Adams! your thoughts are appreciated...

[@jcjewell]

Hi Darrin, I love your videos. I have been watching them quite a bit lately as we start putting food away. I've got a tough question for you, but let me give you some background first. We have a family of 9, and we long ago outgrew our Foodsaver. It kind of started to show it's age, and my wife never liked it on the counter, but she eventually did seem to understand the importance of at least letting me use it, even if she didn't warm up to it. Nonetheless, it ended up "disappearing" as it got more and more gnarly looking, although it was technically still functioning, albeit with warts. Now with current times as they are, we are stocking up to try to responsibility prepare, so our next vacuum sealer will definitely be a chamber type. And with the size of our family, we are trying to a) save money but b) get as close to commercial quality as possible without breaking the bank, and c) have as much flexibility as possible. So being able to vacuum seal canning jars, maybe retort canning (have never tried that), but certainly be able to seal as large of bags/jars as possible. So here we go. Forgive me for putting you on the spot. I do realize that you received this JVR Vac100 free from the manufacturer, so thank you for disclosing that. You do seem to nonetheless be fairly objective in your reviews, which I really appreciate. I don't get the sense that you are biased as a result of the free evaluation unit, however I do have the question (here it comes). When using the "Fireandwater" referral code, are you compensated by JVR in any way? And as a followup, where does the JVR Vac100 fall in your list of chamber vacuums that you have? I mean, if you had to get rid of all but one of your vacuum sealers--I guess I'd even open that up to ANY type of vacuum sealer you own--which would be your #1 to keep, and maybe your #2 and #3?

[@FireWaterCooking]

the Vac100 in my main go to sealer and I have 2 of them. one in the kitchen for everyday use and one in my office for my freeze drying business use..

[@jcjewell]

@@FireWaterCooking Hi Darrin, Thank you for your reply. That is encouraging to hear that you have two of them, as it may indicate that you've found it a good enough value to put your hard earned money into a second one. Although if you also received the second one for free, it clouds the question of whether you would own even one of the JVR units if you were paying with your own hard earned money. So at the risk of putting too sharp of a point on it, I am just trying to gauge what emphasis I should put on your review, because you did (to your credit) disclose that you received your JVC Vac100 free from JVR. Did you buy the second one, or did JVR compensate you with the second Vac100, for example, or for the FIREANDWATER referrals? Even after the $100 discount, it is still quite a bit of money for our family, so I'd like to know whether there are factors other than quality and performance that contribute to your endorsement of this product.

[@tedz.]

Bought the blemished model on sale. The blemish was a black scuff in the chamber. I saved some bucks on your recommendation. I want to try curing some pork chops before smoking them. Do you think vacuum sealing them in the cure will make any difference vs. simply immersing them in cure inside a bag?

[@FireWaterCooking]

I do dry cures now when I cure meat and vacuum seal them. I use this calculator and chose the dry cure option - eatcuredmeat.com/meat-curing-calculator-tool-equilibrium-curing-brining/

[@jbeard3390]

I wanted to get this over the usv32, but just couldn't justify the higher price tag.

[@FireWaterCooking]

Stronger Oil pump over dry pump, ability to have 9 pre-sets, more room In chamber, just a few that are well worth $200 to me

[@jbeard3390]

@@FireWaterCooking If I wear out the 32 from use, I will gladly upgrade next time.

[@pilot742]

what size mason jar will it hold

[@colbymerchlewitz1453]

3 gallon container for mason jars.

[@FireWaterCooking]

JVR now carries a great container to use for vacuum sealing mason jars and other large items. i have used it several times for large jars - jvrinc.com/shop-all-products/packaging-equipment/vac100/3-gallon-chamber-accessory-for-jvr-vac100/ref/2/

[@pilot742]

@@FireWaterCooking I just received our new JVR Vac100. From first impressions this machine is high quality from inside to the outside. I have vacuum sealed about half a dozen items so far in the past day and this machine does an amazing job. I ordered the 3gallon container for mason jars as well from Andy. When you open up the machine to add the oil, you can tell this sealer is of excellent quality.

[@FireWaterCooking]

@@pilot742 you are 100% correct!

[@pilot742]

@@FireWaterCooking update guys and any possible help. Every time I use the machine, as the bag is being vacuum sealed oil blows out the accessory port and covers the glass and interior compartment. Anyone have an idea what has gone wrong with the machine?

[@FireWaterCooking]

Hey All! You can Also join my FaceBook Group covering Vacuum Sealers and Food Preservation! = facebook.com/groups/Vacuumsealers

[@xevenau]

whats your favorite chamber vac so far?

[@FireWaterCooking]

the Vac100 for my personal uses...

[@PizzaDisguise]

Busch oil pump?

[@FireWaterCooking]

Thanks for the comment Brady! your thoughts are appreciated...

[@JVRIndustriesInc]

The Vac100 does not have a Busch vacuum pump and unfortunately no chamber machines at this price point will. However we have performed extensive testing on these vacuum pumps and they pull under a 3 Torr vacuum which is better than most of the more affordable vacuum pumps on the market.

[@PizzaDisguise]

@@JVRIndustriesInc Excellent, thanks for the response.

[@xevenau]

does this come with a warranty like other brands out there?

[@FireWaterCooking]

Yes, full 1 year warranty plus excellent service after the sale

[@mib20000]

great vid but how much are bags . I have an old vacupak

[@FireWaterCooking]

you can use any chamber bags with this, you can find them cheap on Amazon - these are only $.08 a bag - amzn.to/3fGa6Tn

[@Baseballisbest67]

Hello sir, What your recommend for very large family who also wants to do lots food preservation n freeze drying. Vac master, this JVR or avid armor? What size and why?

[@FireWaterCooking]

will you be using Mylar bags for storage? if so, the Vac100 is perfect as you can get the optional "Retort/Mylar" seal bar made for those for only $50. I use the Vac100 a ton and find no need for a larger unit. You should be able to pre-order on the JVR website very soon..

[@Baseballisbest67]

@@FireWaterCooking thx! U like that unit better that avid armor and vac master ?

[@Baseballisbest67]

@@FireWaterCooking is the retort/Mylar bags JVR’s brand of Mylar? Yes I plan on using Mylar mostly. Was told Mylar with vac systems like this are much cheaper than the bags ya get with/say a “food saver” vac

[@Baseballisbest67]

@@FireWaterCooking also I would like option to do soups and juice. Does that change anything ? I’m not sure but perhaps I would also like to marinade.

[@FireWaterCooking]

@@Baseballisbest67 you can do all of that

[@pilot742]

can you seal your own bags with it...custom size

[@FireWaterCooking]

yes

[@emmanuelmata]

just purchased this product after watching your videos.Also thank you for the coupon code that was the deal maker for me!. I don't think i got the 50 dollar credit for bags you mentioned in a comment but overall can't wait. thanks again sir

[@FireWaterCooking]

You will love it!

[@iamchristopherstahl]

Does the JVR work with the VacMaster bags?

[@FireWaterCooking]

yes, all chamber sealers will work with any chamber bag...

[@pr0jektcha0s]

@@FireWaterCooking Thanks for the info. Another question, I’m looking to replace my VP112 because the accessory port failed. We use the accessory port for the vacmaster canisters quite a bit. We love using canisters. Which canisters will the Vac100 work with? I have several of the VacMaster canisters and not sure if this will be able to seal them. Vacmaster has a deal for VP112 owners to purchase the VP200. I’m going to buy a new chamber sealer and struggling to figure out which to purchase. We use 12” bags so I need the 12” bar and I’m trying to avoid going to a VP220/VP230 size unit. The Vac100 seems to be a bit more commercial model over VP200 and Avid Armor. Is it worth the difference in price? The Vac100 is twice the price.

[@FireWaterCooking]

@@pr0jektcha0s if you use the code "fireandwater" at checkout on the Vac100, you can get it for $799 with no tax unless you are in NY and free shipping.. it is more in like with the vp215, so it is MUCH better than the VP200.. I was not impressed at all with the vp200 and was disappointed in it.. The Vac100 actually comes with a container.. but it does not have the smaller adaptor for the vacmaster type..

[@JVRIndustriesInc]

@@pr0jektcha0s Thank you for your interest in the JVR Vac100. As Darrin has informed you the accessory hose included with our machine is not compatible with the Vacmaster canisters, however when ordering we can supply you with an extra accessory hose and fitting to allow you the option of converting over to your current Vacmaster hose. All you would need to do us cut the two hoses and push them into the supplied fitting and you're good to go.

[@pr0jektcha0s]

@@JVRIndustriesInc I’m definitely interested. Which containers are used with this unit or come with it. I didn’t find any on your site. I’d love to find some stainless steel vacuum canisters.

[@BBBYpsi]

Based on a couple of your video's & reviews I got a Avid Armor US20 I am a single person small apartment kitchen. So far perfect & will be using it to vac pack many meals for myself since I am a OTR driver

[@FireWaterCooking]

yes! the Avid Armor's are also another great option! this one is a little bigger and built for a lot of use!

[@perryl5150]

Ordered mine..... Waiting for them to come back into stock! Thanks for the review. Just doing some inquiries I get the feeling they have good customer service. I hope they follow through.

[@FireWaterCooking]

they are supposed to be landing today.. I have had zero issues with mine so far and i vacuum sealed a whole steer with it recently..

[@craigsmall5605]

What is the maximum bag size this will take?

[@FireWaterCooking]

12x13"...

[@clamgrower1191]

Looking at your video, your lid gasket fluted edge is facing inward and not outward like all the other videos I have seen. I own a vac 100 and it’s been a great machine but I’m starting to lose my vacuum. I swapped out the lid gasket but it still acting up. Have you changed yours yet? Also, I realized the vacuum gauges are just for reference but out of curiosity what does yours read? On my machine I will drop from -.098MB to -.097Mb At the end of the cycle during the sealing. Does your machine do something similar?. I’m noticing when I vacuum sealing fish I seem to have some air still around the fish even on a 45 second cycle.

[@FireWaterCooking]

I know you should adjust the gasket occasionally but I have not had to do that yet.. Give JVR a call on Monday and they will make sure to get you fixed up! [phone]

[@clamgrower1191]

@@FireWaterCooking I have been in touch with Andy, and he is been over the top helpful. Their customer service is fantastic. My plan is to call and maybe come up with another strategy trouble shooting. The vac sealer is still working well but it just has some quirks.

[@smooth8397]

Nice video. What is a realistic cooling off time between cycles? Which vac sealer would you recommend for small business that doesn’t have a need for liquid or marinade functions...the Vacmaster VP215 or the JVR 100? Thank-you!

[@FireWaterCooking]

personally the Vac100 is better as it is programable for up to 10 programs, is more compact, lighter, and cheaper. Right now they are out of stock until later this month but you can pre-order by calling them, and if you give them the code "fireandwater" you will get $100 off, free shipping, plus $50 credit for bags.

[@FireWaterCooking]

I would say the cooling time is nil.. you can adjust the settings to have a built in cooling time during the cycle..

[@smooth8397]

Fire & Water Cooking. Thank-you for the quick reply 👍

[@FireWaterCooking]

@@smooth8397 no problem! good luck!

[@smooth8397]

The owner of JVR, who you interviewed, was speaking about the pump...a Bush brand pump. In that interview he does not mention that this unit has the Bush pump. According to another vac seal company another pump, also named Bush, is being made in China. Do you have any info regarding this? Thank-you!

[@FireWaterCooking]

he did not say this had a bush pump.. if it had a bush pump it would cost $2k... even the Vacmasters do not have bush pumps in their entry level machines...

[@davidmatke248]

I just got my Avid Armor chamber vacuum sealer yesterday. I've only vacuum compressed watermelon so far, but I'm really liking it! Have you seen that the VacMaster VP200 is coming out soon?

[@cnnw3929]

I've read about it. I'm sure they'll be a lot of reviews once it comes out. The VacMaster VP215 is currently sold out until August, so I think JVR made some good timing here. Especially when it can remove the same amount of air while accepting larger bags. This looks like a highly competitive product! I can't say I can trust the new VP200 yet, because I have a VP120 that's a bit weak, and it's been that way since new. It's still a very reliable unit that hasn't let me down once after more than 3 years of use, though. I'm thinking the new VP200 will have similar performance to the VP120, in a smaller and lighter package.

[@FireWaterCooking]

I will be getting a VP200 and will do a review and comparison for sure

[@joshrobertsdahl8983]

Could you fit a whole chicken in there and seal it?

[@FireWaterCooking]

maybe a small one with the right sized bag...

[@peterhv6099]

Yes it will... I've done it.