
Impulse sealer HELP!
#21
Posted 02 August 2007 - 08:33 AM
#22
Posted 02 August 2007 - 01:43 PM
#23
Posted 03 August 2007 - 06:13 AM
#24
Posted 03 August 2007 - 06:19 AM
$88
the repair kits extend life considerably,
re-built mine twice so far,
in about 3 years,
proly done 2-3 thousand bags with it
for mycrotopia .
#25
Posted 09 February 2008 - 05:36 AM
#26
Posted 09 February 2008 - 09:58 AM
I'm looking to buy a new impulse sealer and was wondering why there is such a huge fluctuation in prices. Is there a noticeable difference in quality between a $40 12" sealer and $150 12" sealer with the same specs?
I don't know, but I bought the cheap one and it's fine (though to be honest its a really nice sealer) the best deals can be had by people trying to unload property rather than sellers selling things.... also - if I was to go back and do it again I would have bought a wider sealer..cause mine is lame.
Bear
#27
Posted 09 February 2008 - 12:05 PM
#28
Posted 09 February 2008 - 12:52 PM
#29
Posted 09 February 2008 - 02:45 PM
:thumbup:
#30
Posted 09 February 2008 - 06:21 PM
#31
Posted 09 February 2008 - 07:54 PM
I bought a Harbor Freight 15 1/2" sealer, and it's been working great for over a year now. It's ITEM 43477-2VGA at harborfreight.com and is only $39.99.
:thumbup:
That is actually where I purchased my last one at. Their prices are definitely great even with shipping added. I know these work well, but after a little over a year of frequent use, the heating element keeps burning through the teflon. The element seems to have hot spots. Before someone asks- Yes, I have replaced the heating element and teflon (twice now). It works fine for about 10-20 seals, then starts burning through the teflon again.
I was just hoping that maybe someone out there would know if there was a difference with the more expensive models.
#32
Posted 09 February 2008 - 08:25 PM
#33
Posted 09 February 2008 - 08:28 PM
literally have triple sealed thousands of bags
bought their rebuild kit to replace worn out parts
and back to work.
had it 3 years now.
i recommend them highly.
#34
Posted 09 February 2008 - 08:50 PM
i got mine from Boxes, Shipping Boxes, Shipping Supplies, Packaging Materials, Cardboard Boxes - ULINE
literally have triple sealed thousands of bags
bought their rebuild kit to replace worn out parts
and back to work.
had it 3 years now.
i recommend them highly.
THANK YOU HIP! That is EXACTLY what I was looking for. Uline is one of the vendors I was looking at. With as many bags as I'm sure you have sealed, I know I can trust your opinion on this.
#35
Posted 10 February 2008 - 11:29 AM
#36
Posted 10 February 2008 - 11:50 AM
i guess im the only maroon that spent $125 on a 12" sealer....as far as I can see from the pictures of the $40 ones, they look the same to me. D'oh!
No Sandman I spent about 120 on mine as well...but it works like a charm...over 500 bags and counting...:headbang:
#37
Posted 10 February 2008 - 01:18 PM
Yeah, uline is good stuff, and in general you do get what you pay for.
#38
Posted 28 March 2008 - 05:52 PM
Has anyone tried this thing before?
http://www.harborfre...temnumber=95863
#39
Posted 28 March 2008 - 06:09 PM
It says good to 4 mil.
And its cheap enough to try.
I was kind of "Sticker Shocked" when I looked
at impulse sealers at the store.
I'm sure they can be found cheaper,
but I just thought they were much less!
G'Luck
#40
Posted 28 March 2008 - 06:15 PM
I just use a hot glue gun myself.