Sous Vide - What's Your Setup?

[Libohunden]

Anyone got one of these or something like it?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PKGBMBA/ref=pd_luc_rh_mrairec_04_02_t_img_lh?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is sold by Cambro... Is it the same thing?

https://www.amazon.com/Camwear-Polycarbonate-Square-Storage-container/dp/B0001MRUKA/ref=sr_1_3?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1466467389&sr=1-3&keywords=cambro+12+qt

[DivotMaker]

Anyone got one of these or something like it?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PKGBMBA/ref=pd_luc_rh_mrairec_04_02_t_img_lh?ie=UTF8&psc=1

A little pricey, but a great idea!  I'm going to look for a cheaper alternative.  It's just a wire rack!

[Libohunden]

Anyone running the Rubbermaid version of the Cambro?  It's $10 cheaper with the lid and delivered!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000R8JOUC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

[SconnieQ]

Anyone running the Rubbermaid version of the Cambro?  It's $10 cheaper with the lid and delivered!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000R8JOUC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Here's a good source for Cambro containers and lids.
http://www.foodservicewarehouse.com/cambro/12sfscw/p1473305.aspx?selectedProduct=12SFSCW135
Lid sold separately.
http://www.foodservicewarehouse.com/cambro/sfc12453/p331121.aspx
http://www.foodservicewarehouse.com/cambro/sfc12scpp190/p1357945.aspx

Looks like the lids are temporarily out of stock, but prices are better than Amazon.

[SconnieQ]

This is sold by Cambro... Is it the same thing?

https://www.amazon.com/Camwear-Polycarbonate-Square-Storage-container/dp/B0001MRUKA/ref=sr_1_3?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1466467389&sr=1-3&keywords=cambro+12+qt

CamWear® and Cambro are the same thing when it comes to food storage containers. (CamWear® is made by Cambro.)

[SconnieQ]

Another option for the Cambro 12 qt square and lids. Shipping is kind of expensive on WebstaurantStore, but it might still come out better than other places.

http://www.webstaurantstore.com/cambro-12sfscw135-12-qt-clear-square-polycarbonate-food-storage-container-with-winter-rose-gradations/21412SFSCW.html

http://www.webstaurantstore.com/cambro-sfc12453-midnight-blue-square-polyethylene-lid-for-12-18-and-22-qt-food-storage-containers/214SFC12.html

http://www.webstaurantstore.com/cambro-sfc12scpp190-translucent-12-18-and-22-qt-camwear-seal-cover/214SFC12SCPP.html

[DivotMaker]

Anyone running the Rubbermaid version of the Cambro?  It's $10 cheaper with the lid and delivered!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000R8JOUC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

It'll work fine.  I almost bought this, but they were out (at the time, in the 12 qt), and I caught the Cambro on sale at FoodServiceWarehouse.com.  If I buy another (I'm considering a 16 qt for longer items), it will probably be the Rubbermaid.  The Cambros are very good quality, though, so I hope the Rubbermaid is as heavy-duty.

[SconnieQ]

Seems like the Cambro at Food Service Warehouse are less expensive than the Rubbermaid at Amazon. By my calculation, for the 12 quart clear container and lid:
FSW Cambro: about $20 with shipping
Amazon Rubbermaid: about $30 with shipping

[Libohunden]

Hmmm... The number I saw were about opposite. But nevertheless, I plan on stopping by one of the many restaurant supply stores in Houston this week.  They generally have the lowest prices.

I am curious what vacuum sealer pouches people are using for sous vide that are compatible with food saver?  I used a couple pouches and a couple bags I made from a roll the other day. It worked out but I'm worried that on a 3 day cook, that seal won't hold.

[Durangosmoker]

My homemade bags held up fine for a 3 or 4 day cook, but if you are nervous, you could always double seal them. I use VacMaster VacStrip rolls and cut to size.

[SconnieQ]

I have a VacMaster sealer, which has a nice wide seal, and I double seal for sous vide. I also use VacMaster bags. Foodsavers have a narrower seal if I recall, so I would triple seal. It probably has to do more with the quality of the seal than the bag itself. It should work fine.

[Libohunden]

Unfortunately, I have one of those "stand up" models of the food saver, which at about $180 was not worth it in my opinion.  I can't double seal with it.  The sealing action is automatic or I can push the button to seal but the bag has to be inserted into the slot a specific length for the sealing action to come on.  Very frustrating but it was my first vacuum sealer and I didn't know what to look for in a sealer.

Which models of vacmaster's do ya'll have and how well do you like them?

[SconnieQ]

When I double seal, I put the bag as far into the machine as I can, then vac seal. Then I pull the bag out a little bit, then hit the "seal only".

The FoodSavers are probably overpriced, but many people on this forum use them and have fine luck with them. I have a VacMaster Pro140. The model is no longer available. It is similar to their Pro110, but more powerful. The Pro140 retailed for about $150, but I got it when they were selling out of the model on sale for $79. I don't think the Pro110 would be an upgrade from your FoodSaver. And the next higher model VacMaster is about $300. You might want to get suggestions from people who have Westons. My dream would be to get a chamber sealer, so I could seal liquids. But they start around $600-$700 for a basic model.

[drains]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/301822597677?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_noapp=true

This might be interesting.

[Libohunden]

Great price but check the description.

Missing Seal Bar and Piston Pump
COSMETIC WEAR - REFER TO PICTURE FOR DETAILS
SOLD AS IS (REFER TO PICTURE)