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BUBBA

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Vacum packagers ?
« on: August 01, 2004, 09:07:25 PM »

 Thinking about buying one of these gizmo's for freezing fish . Does anyone know a good brand to buy that works good. Thanks
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Re:Vacum packagers ?
« Reply #1 on: August 01, 2004, 09:34:38 PM »

I have a Tilia Foodsavers. Available at Costco
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Re:Vacum packagers ?
« Reply #2 on: August 01, 2004, 09:51:32 PM »

How much do they want for one?
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Re:Vacum packagers ?
« Reply #3 on: August 01, 2004, 09:52:19 PM »

could be some info here
http://www.epinions.com/
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Re:Vacum packagers ?
« Reply #4 on: August 01, 2004, 09:58:34 PM »

Best deal on the net/in Canadian dollars located in Beautiful Burnaby  :o

http://www.wellscan.ca

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Re:Vacum packagers ?
« Reply #5 on: August 01, 2004, 10:02:14 PM »

I believe they sell less than $200.00 Comes with two rolls of plastic bags (recylable), bottle attachments and a video instructions. It is important that the fish is dry or frozen before vacuuming.
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Re:Vacum packagers ?
« Reply #6 on: August 01, 2004, 10:22:14 PM »

 Thanks for the replies guys . Are you happy with the job the Tilia does?
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Re:Vacum packagers ?
« Reply #7 on: August 01, 2004, 10:24:24 PM »

It's OK, better than freezing it in a plastic bag. I'm looking for a used commercial model. Will cost a few pennies.
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Re:Vacum packagers ?
« Reply #8 on: August 01, 2004, 10:57:56 PM »

I've had the Foodsaver 1050 by Tilia for a couple years now.  It's great for freezing salmon but I find that I use it to bag everything I freeze.  Handy thing to have.
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