Euro Sealer Battery Operated
by SCG
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Category: Kitchen
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: SCGBrand: SCG
Model: TS-100
Product features:
- Locks in freshness with patented micro-thermal technology, so even liquids won't leak!
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Euro Sealer Battery Operated
Customer Review: Does the job, but needs less cheapness.
Summary: 3 Stars
I first got one of these as a gift about a year and a half ago. It worked very well and I used it often. Then, about three months after I got it, it just stopped working. Repeated attempts to contact the manufacturer by phone and by email went unanswered so I ultimately just threw it away. I remove one star from my rating because of the manufacturer's refusal to respond to inquiries.
How it works is simple. Install a pair of "AA" batteries (tip: use alkalines, not rechargeables). Hold it in your hand and pinch (gently but firmly) the two halves of the unit together for about 2-3 seconds. You'll see the element get red-hot. Open the unit and pinch it around the open end of a bag. Slide it across the opening and the element will rapidly melt the plastic to create a new sealed barrier. Un-pinching the unit will break the contact and cool the element, which can be touched without injury almost instantly. This means that even children can use it safely.
There's two nice "extras" to this unit. The included cutting blade swings out from the "lip" of the unit and can cut through most plastic bags with ease. It's safely protected by a plastic guard so even kids can use it. Also, the base of the unit has a fairly large magnet so you can stick it to the side of your refrigerator and keep it in convenient reach.
I bought a new one a few weeks ago as I found a new specific need for it. It works as well as I remember but there's definitely a small learning curve to it; it's not a "rip it out of the box and it works perfectly" gadget. You need to work out how quickly (or slowly) to move the sealing element. Too fast and the bag may not seal properly; too slow and you can burn through the bag. The most important tip is to remember that speed, NOT PRESSURE, seals the bag. If you squeeze too tight you'll get poor results no matter how fast or slow you go. Thin plastic, like sandwich bags or bread bags, require a more deft touch. Heavier plastic, like potato chip bags or M&M bags, require a more deliberate movement.
The reason why I've taken off the second star is because of the cheap-feeling nature of the unit. The whole of the unit is pressure molded plastic and doesn't feel like it would survive too many falls off the kitchen counter. The top half is held on with a simple hinge that doesn't open nearly as much as you'd think. Taken as a whole there's no other way to say it: It simply looks and feels cheap. A more ergonomic shape, better quality plastics, or even a textured finish to give it better grip would have improved this product immensely.
Description of Euro Sealer Battery Operated
NEW! Battery Operated! Take it anywhere! Seal in the fresh flavors, textures, and nutrients of leftovers instantly in the original bag when... You're camping Out on a boat After a picnic or cookout At the beach Locks in freshness with patented micro-thermal technology, so even liquids won't leak! Uses 2 AA batteries - not included.Vacuum Sealers
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