Old Tilia FoodSaver Questions???

[erain]

I have a manual for the original foodsaver which is more extensive than the one Dave posted(I think mine has about 20 pages). When I was looking for a manual I was unable to find one online but when I bought a second unit for a spare, which was a real good idea cause now when we do large projects will have them both fired up and rolling.

Anyway I have had requests for the manual so I am going to scan it to myself, and if anyone wants a copy PM me your email address and I will try and get one out your way maybe this weekend. I got a wedding I have to go to sat so I know that day is shot... So maybe when I get motivated on sunday I could send copies out.

 

[daveomak]

When you scan it, scan as a picture, save it to a file as "pictures" jpg's or what ever.....  then post the pics here or on a thread you start....

Everything I scan for here is treated as if it was a picture...   much better quality for display....   but then my scanner/copier is older than dirt.....

Dave

 

[erain]

When you scan it, scan as a picture, save it to a file as "pictures" jpg's or what ever.....  then post the pics here or on a thread you start....

Everything I scan for here is treated as if it was a picture...   much better quality for display....   but then my scanner/copier is older than dirt.....

Dave

I think i got it figured out. I will do it on a new titled thread so it will be easy to search for and find. I did try emailing some copies out, some went through but I also got alot of size limit issues and they got kicked back. Good idea Dave.

 

[senorkevin]

I too am looking for a manual for a "compact foodsaver by tilia". Any ideas? Please help!

I tried to use it a few months ago. I thought I did everything correct then after about a week, the bag had lost its vacuum.

 

[eileendrake]

Where can I get a manual for an old FoodSaver?

 

[mikeclarkusa]

Please email a copy of the manual if possible.  Thanks!

Also, do you know of a source for parts?

Kind regards,

- Mike

 

[kam spork]

Hi, There is an adjustment knob on the side of the unit. Please tell me what this is for. Thanks

 

[chefbruz]

It's ironic that I just joined this forum, and ended up here after 30 minutes of searching !

the situation is:

I have a used Tila Professional that was a gift from a friend,

it is slow and old and does not completely evacuate the bag,

but it pumps ok and seals ok.  

i found that there is heaps of suction when you  remove the "snorkel" and block the bag inlet with your thumb,

so I suspect the "O" ring is the culprit.

can anyone help source and "O" ring or parts or direct me to it?

When i google Foodsaver parts, I get taken to the Sunbeam site.....

I have found kits of gaskets on the bay, but no o ring

i took the o ring to an industrial parts supplier and got one as close as I could, but I suspect it's too thin in cross section as it does not work either...

cheers

Chefbruz

 

[daveomak]

It's probably the foam sealing strip that holds the bag.....

 

[bregent]

>i found that there is heaps of suction when you

> remove the "snorkel" and block the bag inlet with your thumb,

I'm not sure you can really tell how much vacuum is being pulled with just your thumb. Do you have access to an automotive vacuum gauge? I just checked the vacuum on my 1 year old, consumer grade FoodSaver, which is working well, and it's pulling 21 inHg. I know some commercial grade sealers can pull 29 inHg and more. If you're between those numbers, the pump is probably fine. 

 

[Gage]

Thanks Guys!

I took off the nozzle, and put my thumb over the vac port

Damn near sucked the skin right off!

I took a good look at the foam upper and lower pads

Both pads have indentations from the nozzle on them, and feel a little hard, compared to my newer model.

My guess is I'm losing vacuum due to the foam not sealing well.

Any other ideas?

Todd

This is exactly what it is, my manual even states that after an indention is noticeable the pads have to be replaced. I have had a horrible time trying to find affordable replacements. I wonder if any other foam will work.

 

[daveomak]

yep... the correct thickness and it will work... look in the weather stripping department at W-M...

 

[chefbruz]

Guys, I replaced the o ring on the nozzle and places an extra strip of foam over the original foam and ity worked like a treat five times, then it just stopped doing anything? no lights or pumping at all no matter what the lever position is? is there a reset switch or breaker or is it toast?

 

[old sarge]

There is a company called VacuPack. The fellow that owns it brings in sealers from Italy. He might, just might be able to point you in the right direction for parts. In fact one of his earlier models bore a strong resemblance to the earlier Italian manufactured Tilia models.

 

[Jeanne K]

Hello! I also have one of the Tilia's pictured at the top of this thread, and have experienced and solved the problems described, including flushing out the pump when the peach juice or whatever is sucked thru. Now I've taken the Tilia out several months later, and when I press down for the pump action, there is only a hum, no blasting pumping sound. The sealing element still works great, but no vaccum. I found a YouTube of someone taking a similar, but not the same model, Food Saver apart and cleaning out a check valve of some kind, that trips if too much junk is sucked thru. Any experience with thta on these older models? I can't pump more clean, warm water thru becuase there's no vacuum. Ideas?

 

[daveomak]

Use a syringe and push hot water through it...

 

[old sarge]

If Daves suggestion doesn't work, and it really should, try the link below. The fellow who runs the business might be able to help.

Vacuum Sealer Parts: Home Vacuum Sealer, Vacuum Sealers Online

Commercial Vacuum Sealer Machine, Commercial Vacuum Sealer Machine Buy online, MiniPack Vacuum Sealer, Vacuum Sealers buy Online, Vacuum Food Sealer

vacupack.com

 

[smokininidaho]

After reading this thread I picked up an old Tilia sealer on eBay for $38 shipped. After some other research these things seem to be better made and more heavy duty than some of the new expensive vacuum sealers they sell today. Guess I'm going to find out in a few days.

Old Tilia FoodSaver Questions???

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[old sarge]

After reading this thread I picked up an old Tilia sealer on eBay for $38 shipped. After some other research these things seem to be better made and more heavy duty than some of the new expensive vacuum sealers they sell today. Guess I'm going to find out in a few days.

Old Tilia FoodSaver Questions???

www.smokingmeatforums.com

Some of the older original Tilia machines were made in Italy, thus my reference to the link above.