MACHINES

What is the difference between the VP210 and VP215?

While the VP210 and the VP215 look very similar in design and specifications, the primary difference in the two machines is the vacuum pump. The VP210 features a maintenance-free, 2-cylinder piston pump. The VP215 uses a powerful, 1/4 HP rotary oil pump. While the VP215 is more efficient and runs more smoothly and quietly, it requires oil changes approximately 2 times a year depending on use. The VP210 does not require regular maintenance.

To cut to the chase… The VP215 will pull a little bit of a stronger vacuum faster. And by faster I mean, maybe 5-6 seconds. Typically the VP215 is best for consumers doing mass production since 5 seconds is crucial to their time/operation. In addition, having this unit in the kitchen with moisture, you may also want to opt for the VP215. With moisture, the oil pump will catch containment's and during the changing of the oil they will be flushed out.

What is the difference between the VP215 and VP215C?

There is no difference, they are the same unit. VP215C is just an indication at our warehouse that the item is ready to go. So you may see it listed as this.

What is the difference between the suction and the chamber vacuum sealers?

External suction vacuum sealers suck the air out from the front of the bag and once the air is sucked out completely at the end of the cycle, the bag is sealed and the process is complete.

Chamber vacuum sealers evacuate air from the chamber, leaving the air pressure equal both inside and outside the pouch and keeping liquids securely inside the pouch.

OIL

How often should I change the oil in my VacMaster chamber vacuum sealer?

The oil should be changed after the first 25 hours of use. After the initial oil change, the oil can be replaced after every 60 hours of use. You should also change the oil if it appears either dark brown or white and milky in color.

How much oil is required for the VP215 chamber vacuum sealer?

Use 3 ounces of oil for the VP215.

What type of oil is used in chamber vacuum sealers?

VacMaster chamber machines use 10W non-detergent, hydraulic oil.

What color should the oil be?

VacMaster machine oil should be translucent.

GENERAL

What are the vacuum, sealing, and cooling off times for each machine?

The vacuum cycle, sealing, and cooling times are outlined for each machine in the chart below.

It is also helpful to know that the more you have inside the pouch the shorter the cycle time will be, simply because there is less air inside the pouch to be removed.

Are any of your machines NSF Certified?

Our machines are not NSF certified, as food is not intended to come in contact with the machines, only the bags, and all of our bags are FDA approved.

Can I seal my mylar bags with my VacMaster vacuum sealer?

Typically our chamber vacuum sealers can seal mylar bags up to 7-9 mil, however it also depends on the thickness of the mylar material because not all mylar bags are made equally. To confirm, it may be best to send us a sample and we can do a test for you to ensure it will work for your bags.

What is a chamber vacuum sealer?

The chamber vacuum sealer does not use any suction, which allows you to vacuum package soups, stews, marinades and other liquids. When using this kind of machine you place the pouch or jar you are sealing inside the vacuum chamber. Without using suction all of the air is evacuated from the entire chamber. There are smaller counter top machines for home use as well as commercial sized stand alone machines.

All bags and pouches may be used with this type of machine. The chamber pouches, which can only be used with chamber machines, do not have the mesh lining required for suction bags.

How to change the fuse in the VP210 and VP215

How to change the fuse in the VP210 and VP215

Are you not getting lights or any power on your VP210 or VP215? Fortunately, this can be resolved in most instances by replacing the fuse in your machine. Occasionally, a fuse will blow, and it is a simple process to replace it. Here are the step-by-step instructions:

Equipment Needed:

Small flat head screwdriver
Spare fuse (15 amp,
Vacmaster® part #979209)

1. Unplug the unit from the power outlet and, with the back of the machine facing you, remove the power cord from the machine.

2. The fuse holder is located directly under the power cord receptacle. There is a drawing of a fuse on the cover.

3. Using a flat head screwdriver, pop out the fuse holder from the plug receptacle.

4. Locate the spare fuse and push it out from its holder with a screwdriver. Locate and remove the blown fuse from its holder and discard. Replace the blown fuse with the spare fuse.

5. Push the fuse holder back into the plug receptacle and replace the power cord. Your machine should now have power restored once turned on.

*If you need to purchase additional fuses, you can use any 15 amp fuse as long as it is the same size as the one you remove however, Vacmaster® recommends purchasing stock fuses.