Did a little research and evidently that happens initially with the oil pump model (vp215) and not to worry about it.

Did a little research and evidently that happens initially with the oil pump model (vp215) and not to worry about it.  Read Less

You have to add oil to set up once taken out of box, but comes with the oil and even screwdriver.

You have to add oil to set up once taken out of box, but comes with the oil and even screwdriver.  Read Less

The first thing we used this for was to package blade steaks (over 100#s), and while i was very pleased with the quality, we fo...  Read More

The first thing we used this for was to package blade steaks (over 100#s), and while i was very pleased with the quality, we found that the bones were poking holes in some of the bags, so if you have anything with a bone be mindful of that.  Read Less

I'm very happy with the machine works very well

I'm very happy with the machine works very well  Read Less

We first saw it at my brother in law's house and after he sealed all the deer meat the men prepared, my husband said i have to ...  Read More

We first saw it at my brother in law's house and after he sealed all the deer meat the men prepared, my husband said i have to have one but the price held me back.  Read Less

The price on this thing made it tough to buy.

The price on this thing made it tough to buy.  Read Less

They called yesterday to tell me they are sending me a new machine and will send me a shipping label for the old one when i’m r...  Read More

They called yesterday to tell me they are sending me a new machine and will send me a shipping label for the old one when i’m ready to return it.  Read Less

It appears ups is not willing to deliver it with 2 people as required, and shipping it back is nearly impossible.

It appears ups is not willing to deliver it with 2 people as required, and shipping it back is nearly impossible.  Read Less

Regarding the unit: you get what you pay for & if you do a lot of vacuum packaging, this unit is well worth it.

Regarding the unit: you get what you pay for & if you do a lot of vacuum packaging, this unit is well worth it.  Read Less

Easy to use, and well built but is very heavy at 85#s plus packaging.

Easy to use, and well built but is very heavy at 85#s plus packaging.  Read Less

They explode inside the vacubag and then it suctions it down completely flat.

They explode inside the vacubag and then it suctions it down completely flat.  Read Less

Can't even compare to a foodsaver brand, and we have owned many over the years.

Can't even compare to a foodsaver brand, and we have owned many over the years.  Read Less

The bags are far cheaper than the food-saver and it can bag liquids easily.

The bags are far cheaper than the food-saver and it can bag liquids easily.  Read Less

The bags are less expensive than foodsaver, but sold in bulk.

The bags are less expensive than foodsaver, but sold in bulk.  Read Less

What i like about it (compared to the ps300 airpump) (1) super quite and no vibration (2) very fast to max vacuum 99.

What i like about it (compared to the ps300 airpump) (1) super quite and no vibration (2) very fast to max vacuum 99.  Read Less