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| Tweet Topic Started: Oct 1 2012, 10:22 AM (73 Views) | |
| HandFarming | Oct 1 2012, 10:22 AM Post #1 |
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After reading up on all the tattler lids, I didn't buy into those but I have been picking up zinc lids. I did a set of jars and I really find them awkward as I don't know how to keep the lid rubber seal sterile unless I boil them already inside the lid. I also bought glass lids (ebay) that don't have the zinc top but use the screw tops from conventional and rubber seals to get a seal. And, I tried the Wrek jars and have the same problem - handling the rubber seals onto the lids and finagling them onto a filled jar is a skill I'm seriously short of. Last note about my season's canning.... I found the jars that didn't seal properly had nicks and dinges along the rim. I tried smoothing them with a stone and got a good seal this year, but time will tell as I marked the jars with an X to keep a watch on. |
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| Raven | Oct 2 2012, 07:53 AM Post #2 |
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I didn't get the tattler lids due to price...just can't do it right now. A couple of years ago, we picked up a flat of both small and wide mouth regular lids and I get more as I use them up. I also am learning more about dehydrating so I don't have to use the canning method if/when things so south. I want to have the experience before I need it. I found that the chipped jars are great for storing the dehydrated stuff and dry mixes. |
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| HandFarming | Oct 2 2012, 10:22 PM Post #3 |
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I guess my thinking is different cause I want an air-tight seal on my dried goods too. For goods not used often . . Like dried rutabaga, I'll even re-vac the jar or toss in desiccate. For bulk items, like 15 gal locking containers I toss in hand-warming packets. I have been trying to get away from buying, then re-buying items for the food storage. With glass n zinc lids, the only thing needed every few years are rubber rings, but you don't get a popping sound to know the seal is good. |
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| Raven | Oct 3 2012, 09:19 AM Post #4 |
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I have never canned with zinc lids. |
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| Mommacat | Oct 5 2012, 09:42 AM Post #5 |
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I don't trust nicked glass to get a perfect seal and so I use those jars to store dry things that a perfect seal isn't essential to preserve. I am still very interested in the tattler type reusable lids, but right now I can't afford the initial cash outlay. But, it is something that is certainly on my 'gotta get' list. I am hoping to be able to do it this spring. |
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| HandFarming | Oct 7 2012, 11:44 PM Post #6 |
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The jars are such an investment I prefer to keep them in good condition by stoning out nicks and sometimes there is leftover glass from the molding process to stone down. If you have a large fine stone, the jar needs to fit on it, wet it and start grinding is about all most jars need to get a flat surface and a nick out. I also am testing the old glass lids, some used to go inside the zinc lids with a rubber seal. They seem to hold the rubber seal while going through a boil better but picking them out of hot water is tricky with a tongs. Still, less messing around with getting the rubber ring on after boiling. I think the same issue might be there with the tattler lids, but not sure...one thing that might be nicer about them is that they would be easier to repair if they got nicked vs a glass nick. |
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| Mommacat | Oct 8 2012, 06:40 AM Post #7 |
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Something to keep in mind - thanks, HF. Although, since my storage isn't "climate controlled", I store a lot of dry stuff in jars and, I've noticed that the rubbers sort of "seal" to the glass when they've been stored - not that it's a true seal, but enough to keep moisture and bugs out. |
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