FoodSaver Fix

[tjohnson]

I recently picked up one of the Original Tilia FoodSavers off Ebay for $42

When it arrived, I was very disappointed on it's performance

Did a little research, and asked a few questions

I ordered a set of replacement foam seals, and put them in today

This thing is an ANIMAL!

 

 

[big casino]

Wow that looks powerful, I also have a tila food saver, but it doesn't seem to be as big as yours... I wonder if mine needs new seals??  we were going to buy a new one cause it seems it doesnt get all the air out of a  bag now and then

 

[tjohnson]

The Old Tilia FoodSavers were made in Italy, and you can run liquids thru them

These can be rebuilt

The new ones are made in China and are disposable

Todd

 

[SmokinAl]

Nice score Todd! What you gonna crush next.

Now you have me thinking, will my foodsaver crush a can.

This may be my afternoon project.

 

[smokeamotive]

Where did you get your parts from Todd? Mine is not the frist gen but is probably 2nd gen and my seals are starting to go bad.

 

[daveomak]

Todd, morning,  My F-S is first generation and I am interested in parts also.... Dave

 

[venture]

Looks like a winner and a score.

Good luck and good smoking.

 

[tjohnson]

Here's a link to the Tilia FoodSaver

http://web.iwebcenters.com/professionalmarketing/Nozzel.ivnu

Here's a link to parts for the Tilia FoodSaver

http://web.iwebcenters.com/professionalmarketing/productCat90503.ctlg

Todd

 

[nwdave]

These Tilia Food Savers, when running properly, are far superior to today's "junk" Food Savers.  I haven't crushed a can with mine but it'll sure do it, if I want it to. 

Todd got an excellent deal on his purchase.  Last spring when I was looking for some to give to my adult children, I saw some crazy bidding and then almost no bidding on eBay.  One went for 3 times what Todd paid for his.  The beauty of these, besides that they REALLY suck the air, is that you can repair them.