Are there any brands of bags that will work on the Tilia FoodSaver
other than their bags?
They are pretty expensive and sometimes the cost of the bags outweighs
the money saved in
buying food in bulk.

tomkanpa wrote:
> Are there any brands of bags that will work on the Tilia FoodSaver
> other than their bags?
> They are pretty expensive and sometimes the cost of the bags outweighs
> the money saved in
> buying food in bulk.

The bags are reusable. I turn the used bags inside out and run them
through the dishwasher, held to the basket with wooden clothes pins. No
ill effects from that in the last ten years. Even if you wash them by
hand it is cost effective. I know Jardin would like it better if you
just tossed them but I don't.

On Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:23:23 -0800 (PST), tomkanpa >
wrote:

>Are there any brands of bags that will work on the Tilia FoodSaver
>other than their bags?
>They are pretty expensive and sometimes the cost of the bags outweighs
>the money saved in
>buying food in bulk.


I wash and reuse mine too. Can't put them in the dishwasher since
there is a wash arm under the upper basket.

Check the prices here. If you order them in quantity you can do
better than the outlet kitchen stores. I think I ordered about 10
rolls of 8" last time. Quantity discount and no sales tax they were
cheaper the local places even with shipping.
--
Susan N.

"Moral indignation is in most cases two percent moral,
48 percent indignation, and 50 percent envy."
Vittorio De Sica, Italian movie director (1901-1974)

tomkanpa wrote:
> Are there any brands of bags that will work on the Tilia FoodSaver
> other than their bags?
> They are pretty expensive and sometimes the cost of the bags outweighs
> the money saved in
> buying food in bulk.


I keep looking for the rolls in stores but haven't found any in the
usual stores. I will have to make a special trip for them. I had
problems with the last double roll I got. I couldn't get them to seal
and ended up having to seal three sides before sealing the open end. At
the price they charge for those things they should work first time every
time.

"George Shirley" > wrote in message
...
> tomkanpa wrote:
>> Are there any brands of bags that will work on the Tilia FoodSaver
>> other than their bags?


Try eBay. But you may find the shipping costs outweigh the cost of the bags
if you can find them at the store.

Jill

On Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:23:23 -0800 (PST), tomkanpa >
wrote:

>Are there any brands of bags that will work on the Tilia FoodSaver
>other than their bags?
>They are pretty expensive and sometimes the cost of the bags outweighs
>the money saved in
>buying food in bulk.

I've been buying the Orved brand channeled vacuum bags through Costco
Canada's on line site. They work out to less than half the price of
making bags from Tilia FoodSaver rolls. They come in three sizes and
are priced including shipping. You can see them he
http://tinyurl.com/c24avt
However, I don't know if Costco in other parts of the world carries
the same stuff.

Ross.

wrote:
> On Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:23:23 -0800 (PST), tomkanpa >
> wrote:
>
>> Are there any brands of bags that will work on the Tilia FoodSaver
>> other than their bags?
>> They are pretty expensive and sometimes the cost of the bags
>> outweighs the money saved in
>> buying food in bulk.
>
> I've been buying the Orved brand channeled vacuum bags through Costco
> Canada's on line site. They work out to less than half the price of
> making bags from Tilia FoodSaver rolls. They come in three sizes and
> are priced including shipping. You can see them he
> http://tinyurl.com/c24avt
> However, I don't know if Costco in other parts of the world carries
> the same stuff.
>
> Ross.

Quite a saving. No match on U.S. Costco's site, though.
Only Foodsaver bags.

Dora

tomkanpa wrote:
> Are there any brands of bags that will work on the Tilia FoodSaver
> other than their bags?
> They are pretty expensive and sometimes the cost of the bags outweighs
> the money saved in
> buying food in bulk.

I gave up on the Tilia Food Saver and went to the Reynolds system. It
works better for me when freezing fresh meats. With the Tilia system I
had to either freeze the meat first or put a wad of paper towling into
the bag because any moisture came up through the bag and messed up the
machine. The Reynolds system doe4sn't care about the moisture. It works
just as well as the expensive Tilia system.

I'm selling my Tilia at the next neighborhood garage sale.

On Feb 24, 1:23*pm, tomkanpa > wrote:
> Are there any brands of bags that will work on the Tilia FoodSaver
> other than their bags?
> They are pretty expensive and sometimes the cost of the bags outweighs
> the money saved in
> buying food in bulk.

As pointed out to you try ebay or Bed, Bath, & Beyond if one is
located near you. At BB&B they come two rolls to a box and if you
have one of their 20% off coupons, even better! And yes, do wash them
and use them again. I've had great luck reusing mine after a thorough
washing.

"tomkanpa" > wrote in message
...
> Are there any brands of bags that will work on the Tilia FoodSaver
> other than their bags?
> They are pretty expensive and sometimes the cost of the bags outweighs
> the money saved in
> buying food in bulk.

I've burned out one unit due to overuse. I'm on the second.
In both accounts, I have found that the pre-made bags are better
quality-sometimes the seals on the 'do-it-youself' rolls pop.

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