Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

As reported recently by another reviewer, this hose does not work with my FM2100. It inserts loosely into the accessory port but does not snap into place the way the hose from the hand-held unit that is actually packaged with the FM2100 does. It is obvious why this is so when you visually compare the end of the FAX12-000 to the end of the hand-held unit - the latter is tapered down to a smaller diameter. No matter how hard you push with the FAX12-000 it will not snap into place and in fact pushing hard will probably at some point mess up the port. Another Amazon reviewer suggested the Foodsaver part number 176873-000-000 available directly from the company (for only $3, I might add!) and looking at the picture on their website I can see that one end is just like the hand held unit's connector - tapered and colored green (the other end is like the ends of the fax12-000, equipped to fit into the mason jar sealing top accessories). I just ordered this 'bipolar' accessory hose directly from the company (Amazon doesn't carry it) and will report back if it does not work. I am highly confident that it will. AMAZON: you MUST remove the tag under the product name that says "Fits any Food saver appliance with an accessory port". This is true only in the sense that you can INSERT it into the accessory port - however it wobbles and does not come close to holding the vacuum. FOODSAVER: You have a great product line although why there have to be so many different models is beyond me. And why different connectors for different units? It seems unnecessary and is certainly confusing.