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| Exceptional Designs Bean Vac Coffee Canister (ED150) | 
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| Brand: Exceptional Designs
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $39.99
Buy New: $39.89
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Avg. Customer Rating:  27 reviews
Sales Rank: 3005
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 9
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0.1
MPN: ED150
Model: Bean Vac
UPC: 183454000014
EAN: 0492420390319
ASIN: B000KEMYVO
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Bean Vac is a Cordless Automatic Vacuum Seal, Coffee Canister (Battery Operated) | | • | The next generation of coffee storage in one simple container; holds over 1 lb. of your favorite coffee for maximum freshness | | • | Creates a precise fresh-guarding environment with one flip of a handle; fends off moisture and oxidation-the enemies of delicious coffee | | • | Vacuum indicator button lets you see your coffee's freshness at a glance; when the button depresses the vacuum seal is in effect | | • | Cordless power; requires 4 AA batteries(not included) |
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Product Description
Features
* Easy One-Step Sealing Process: Seals with with one flip of a handle
* Alignment Guide: Makes Coffee Bean Vac's lid close easily and securely every time.
* Automatic Vacuum Pump: Fends off moisture, condensation and oxidation-the enemies of delicious coffee.
* Vacuum Indicator Button: Lets you see your coffee's freshness at a glance. When the button depresses it means that the vacuum seal is in effect.
* Double Valve Locking System: Coffee Bean Vac's two separate valves give you double the assurance that your coffee beans are in ideal conditions.
* Soft Silicone Seal Gasket: Creates a powerful grip to hold the strength of Coffee Bean Vac's vacuum seal.
* Convenient Size: Lets you hold more than a pound of coffee beans in a compact container.
* Cordless Power: Makes Coffee Bean Vac handy for the countertop, pantry or travel.
* Recessed Battery Cover: Keeps water from wicking up into the battery and motor compartments. The unit can sit on a wet countertop.
* Dishwasher-Safe Inner Storage Container: Cleans with ease with your ordinary dishes on the top shelf of your dishwasher.
* Auto-Activation Switch: choose how often the unit will renew the vacuum seal. Options are "off" that the unit activates only upon closure, or 12, 24 or 48 hours.
Specifications
Materials
* Inner sleeve is made of High Heat ABS
* Seal gasket is made of soft silicone
Dimensions
* Holds more than a pound of coffee beans in a compact 57 by 57 by 50 cm
Power Requirements
* 4 AA Alkaline batteries (purchase separately).
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| Customer Reviews: Read 22 more reviews...
 coffee bean vac December 31, 2008
I received this for Christmas this year and use it every day and have not changed the batteries yet. It works great and I love the vacuum sound as it lets me know my Kona Madame Pele beans are going to be fresh each day. No complaints here, I have no idea what the others problems are. Best unexpected gift I recieved. KMRN
I've had no trouble December 29, 2008
I purchased this a year ago and started using it right away. I have yet to have to change the batteries since initiating use. It maybe self-activates once every four to six weeks. I use beans from the canister on average 3 to 4 times a week. I would recommend this product.
 Good idea, bad execution December 21, 2008
I received this electronic vacuum sealing canister as a gift. I used rechargable batteries and had to recharge only once every few weeks. After a few months however, the pressure from the vacuuming became too much for the lid clasp and broke. I have since tossed this item and bought old-fashioned canisters with the rubbery seal.
Great performance, don't let the old bad reviews scare you away! December 19, 2008
I bought this a few months ago, after reading all the reviews here on Amazon. I had a few doubts, but I went ahead and bought it anyway. I want everyone to know, I love this thing to death. It keeps my coffee as fresh as the moment I bought it. If you have doubts because of other bad reviews like I did, know this:
1. The top has a silicone gasket which keeps a good airtight seal. I took the batteries out to test this, it kept vacuum for over 2 days.
2. Even kept on the 12 hour setting, the batteries last me over 2 weeks. (but definitely use rechargeables!)
3. It's quiet. Not whisper quiet or anything; but the noise from your drip coffee maker is likely louder.
This thing does it's job perfectly. Every day when I open it up my coffee smells and tastes just like I when I first put it in. If you REALLY love fresh coffee you will adore it. I'd say the only real con is the price, which is a bit high for just a coffee container. But if you're willing to spend the money, I think you'll agree it's worth it.
Hint for new users... December 14, 2008
I just got this, and it seems to be working fine now, but I wanted to give a hint to new users in case they have the same problem I had at first. When the BeanVan arrived I unpacked the unit, cleaned it up, filled it with coffee beans, and closed it. It started to pump away and stopped a few minutes later. I thought everything was fine, but I noticed the vacuum indicator had not depressed like it was supposed to. Well, I figured that maybe the indicator wasn't working right, but to be on the safe side I opened up the canister, closed it again, and let it do its pumping thing one more time. Same thing. The indicator didn't budge. Finally, it dawned on me that the machine doesn't have a sensor that makes it stop when a vacuum has been achieved (apparently, the earlier units had such a sensor). It is merely running on a timer. So I opened it up again, but this time I took a wet sponge and carefully wiped around the rubber gasket in the lid and the top of the container itself, making sure they were both perfectly clean. When I closed it again, the pump started up and the vacuum indicator indeed slowly began sinking into the container's lid, just like it is supposed to work, according to the instruction manual. Also, towards the end of the pumping cycle, you can plainly hear the pump start to bog down as it works harder to pump the last bit of air out. So this is my warning: If the vacuum indicator doesn't sink make sure the lid gasket is really, really clean or this gadget just won't work right. By the way, the unit is not "noisy" at all, as some people have indicated. Really, it's barely even audible. The unit itself seems to be made well enough. Let's hope the pump lasts!
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