PFS looks like a good build from what I saw. Construction wise anyway, I can't speak for the internal electronics. (the one she's showing in the video.) American International Electric is probably one of the best. It almost looks like AIE makes PFS's as they look almost identical. All impulse sealers work the same. The difference is in the construction and electronics. And there can be a huge difference when it comes time to using it. Some things you want to check for is that the hinge area is built stout and offers the arm almost no side to side movement. I own an AIE model. It's probably 35 to 50 years old. Parts are still available. And it works great! Very well constructed, great electronics. The only thing I've done is change the Teflon and for the goof put in a fresh element. (The original is still good) I also own one that looks almost identical. Just bought it used in fact thinking it was the same brand. That's how close they look alike. It's longer length. Huge difference in the rear hinge area. Huge difference in the entire construction. The arm has so much slop. If you don't watch when you use it, the fore most part won't even be on the heating element. It's pathetic. Huge difference in weight. My little one weighs probably almost twice as much. So before you go running to buy one of those cheap ones. Know there are substantial differences between a good one and a cheap crap one. Even though they look from the pictures almost identical. For me to get this inexpensive one to work properly I'm going to have to modify it. And it's practically brand new. Stick with a proven brand. AIE impulse sealers are one of them.
Ha ha, mine went belly up today~ and this was the first video I plunked into~ Great job Babe? Thanks so much, I wasn't sure if I could do it w/o instructions but seemed fairly easy~! Thanks again~ You're the bomb!
Bonnie, are you working on a PFS-300? The replacement heating element is 12 inches. Which on each end both the hole when placed, they stretch 1/8th inch from the bottom of the sealer. Do you have a closer video? Wish I could send you a photo.
I don't know if this will help or nor, but I noticed you didn't get the bottom tape for your sealer, and I did what you did, I trimmed a Teflon strip to place on the bottom, this actually dosnt work, you need to get the sticky tape that goes on the bottom its actually made of a little different material, u tried what you did, and it burnt through the first time I used it, its actually a fire and shock hazard if you don't use the proper tape, its available on eBay for. A reasonable price, I hope that helps.
You dont need to buy the teflon in a kit, if you can get the heat wires alone then just buy rolls of teflon tape and cut to size, you are paying extra for having them cut to size.
Well dear, I liked your screwdriver handle very much, in particular colour. Please furnish me the link from where I can get one. Anyway nice video on impulse sealer. Newbie(s) should find it as an informative video
I'm pretty sure that means you shorted out the metal band against the base. The tape underneath the band needs to prevent any contact with the blue metal base.
I put my own fingers in the sealer and pressed down as hard as I could just to have something else to take away the pain of that music...good video tho...
Very, very helpful. I’m legally blind so the written instructions were useless; but your video was so useful. Thank you
PFS looks like a good build from what I saw. Construction wise anyway, I can't speak for the internal electronics. (the one she's showing in the video.)
American International Electric is probably one of the best. It almost looks like AIE makes PFS's as they look almost identical.
All impulse sealers work the same. The difference is in the construction and electronics. And there can be a huge difference when it comes time to using it.
Some things you want to check for is that the hinge area is built stout and offers the arm almost no side to side movement.
I own an AIE model. It's probably 35 to 50 years old. Parts are still available. And it works great! Very well constructed, great electronics. The only thing I've done is change the Teflon and for the goof put in a fresh element. (The original is still good)
I also own one that looks almost identical. Just bought it used in fact thinking it was the same brand. That's how close they look alike. It's longer length.
Huge difference in the rear hinge area. Huge difference in the entire construction.
The arm has so much slop. If you don't watch when you use it, the fore most part won't even be on the heating element. It's pathetic.
Huge difference in weight. My little one weighs probably almost twice as much.
So before you go running to buy one of those cheap ones. Know there are substantial differences between a good one and a cheap crap one. Even though they look from the pictures almost identical.
For me to get this inexpensive one to work properly I'm going to have to modify it. And it's practically brand new.
Stick with a proven brand. AIE impulse sealers are one of them.
Thanks, I'm thinking of buying one and I was afraid it would be difficult to maintain. This was great.
Thanks! I was watched your video and was able to get my impulse sealer back up and running!
Ha ha, mine went belly up today~ and this was the first video I plunked into~ Great job Babe? Thanks so much, I wasn't sure if I could do it w/o instructions but seemed fairly easy~! Thanks again~ You're the bomb!
Bonnie, are you working on a PFS-300? The replacement heating element is 12 inches. Which on each end both the hole when placed, they stretch 1/8th inch from the bottom of the sealer. Do you have a closer video? Wish I could send you a photo.
I don't know if this will help or nor, but I noticed you didn't get the bottom tape for your sealer, and I did what you did, I trimmed a Teflon strip to place on the bottom, this actually dosnt work, you need to get the sticky tape that goes on the bottom its actually made of a little different material, u tried what you did, and it burnt through the first time I used it, its actually a fire and shock hazard if you don't use the proper tape, its available on eBay for. A reasonable price, I hope that helps.
You dont need to buy the teflon in a kit, if you can get the heat wires alone then just buy rolls of teflon tape and cut to size, you are paying extra for having them cut to size.
I have an 8 1/2 " teflon and wire I have to replace. I only see either 8 or 12 inches sizes. I'm not sure which one to get. any idea? ty
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Well dear, I liked your screwdriver handle very much, in particular colour. Please furnish me the link from where I can get one. Anyway nice video on impulse sealer. Newbie(s) should find it as an informative video
I think i blew a fuse in mine. It just went POP and the current running through it made a little kind of lightning in it....what do i do
I'm pretty sure that means you shorted out the metal band against the base. The tape underneath the band needs to prevent any contact with the blue metal base.
Very good work👍👍👍
Gracias por el video me ayudó!!
may I know what size this sealer?
Aha mine had so much plastic inside it was stopping the switch from working. Heating element is dirty but hey it works.
thank u,
thank you for the video, really helpful
Good to know thanks :)
Ok got it! Thanks anyway? :)
I put my own fingers in the sealer and pressed down as hard as I could just to have something else to take away the pain of that music...good video tho...
Haha.. noted.
This was a very terrible tutorial my goodness. Blocking the machine 😂