VacMaster PRO360

So far it is working great. I am able to seal quite a bit before having to let it rest, if at all. A Sam's run can all be quickly sealed and put up without pausing at all like many other units. Haven't done any large batches that this is purchased for yet.There is a quirky behavior when powering on though. I ordered a replacement but then ended up keeping both once I called ARY for support and figured it out before that called back and acknowledged there needed to be better documentation on the matter---The orange power rocker switch on the side does not illuminate when you turn it on. In fact, no lights, no fan, nothing happens when you turn the switch to the "I" on position. Finally figured out that you need to press and hold the start/stop button before you see any life. Then lights on the touch panel light up and the fan comes on.The only other thing is with the vacuum process needing to hold down the lid in order to start the suction process, so it takes two hands to hold the bag and push down slightly until it forms a seal, then you can let go and prep your next bag. The same is with the Weston.Don't buy cheap bags. The thinner (< 3mil) bags will seal too quickly sometimes as the unit heats up. The unit doesn't come with more than 4 or 5 pre-cut bags from Vac Master Fresh (ARY) and most vendors sell 50ft rolls, but these won't fit in the storage chamber. 3rd party 4mil rolls work great. Haven't tested the vacuumsealersunlimited.com 3.5mil bags/rolls as of yet. But the Foodsaver brand bags are thinner and you may need to watch how long you seal.The seal is a nice double seal. The vacuum pressure is great.

I was looking for a more heavy duty unit than the Foodsaver I had that recently died when I found this unit at a really great price. I ordered the unit and when I received it, unfortunately one of the hinges on the lid was busted. So I returned it and ordered another. The 2nd unit was perfect and I have been very happy. What I like most is that it can handle the larger 15 inch bags, suitable for larger cuts like brisket or pork shoulder. The unit has plenty of suction power and works very efficiently. One thing to keep in mind if you order one...when you switch the unit on with the side rocker arm switch, nothing happens, it appears the unit is defective, but it's NOT...once you have switched it on, you must press the Stop/Start on the top and the unit will come to life...the only complaint I have is on the cutter, it's not easy to use and doesn't do a good job unless you can get someone to hold the bags tight as you try to slide the cutter across...otherwise it's a fantastic unit and for the price, you won't be disappointed.

Ours has been working good for over a year now. We found that pressing a hand down on each end of the plexiglass lid works better than using the handle.ETA: Had a problem getting enough air sucked out and called Vacmasters CS. They had a solution that works. Simple fix had us back in operation. So call Vacmaster CS before leaving a neg review!

Works great. Seals everything fast and tight

The product is top notch, except customer service for partsWARNINGHowever, the tip on the inside of the large lid sealer cracked and it will not seal. I called to order a new set of lid sealers, and was told they do not sell them separately, and to ho on Amazon to buy generic lid sealer kit.Problem is, is that I have not found one yet that have the same size plastic parts that go on the end of the plastic hose.If you sell the unit with the caps and hose, you should supply replacements to customers, for purchasing; thats just bad marketing. The only alternative is to go buy another one for hundreds of dollars just for the jar sealing kit; thats not going to happen.Other companies sell their kits on Amazon. Why is Vac-Master screwing their customers? I even own the big #210 chamber vacuume model.Cannot get anywhere with their customer service.

Cooking and storage life changed once I started using the Vacmaster Pro360. I can cook and smoke meats in high quantities and vac seal the portions for months. I put the sealed package in boiling water for about 20 minutes and then serve as though they just came off the smoker. Brisket, beef, pork, chicken, veggies. Recommended!

I love it!

I bought the VacMaster Pro because positive reviews to send to my mother who lives in El Salvador as a Christmas gift. Yesterday she tried to seal some bags and it does not seal. It does not heat the plastic (sealbar is not working). The equipment turns on and makes noise that it is working. The menus are active and responsive but the initial seal function does not work. The equipment is very large and it cost me a lot of money to ship it. Seller never respond.