can you seal used jars by placing inside the canister
1250168
I've never tried. I use these canisters for dry goods (raisins, nuts, granola, etc.).
1250169
providing the lid is in good shape, it will seal. You should consistently check the lid after it is sealed just in case of leakage.
1478081
No, there is no seal on the canisters. They are very pretty but probably not practical as "real" canisters because there is no seal to keep the contents fresh.
768316
I have never had a problem with the seal. Although you don't have that little bump you have in other jars, this one is just a matter of trust. I tighten the lid really good. When I make jam and after I put the lid on, I just tighten the lid, turn the jar upside down (Inversion) and set for 5 minutes. Turn over and it is sealed. Now remember the jam is hot and would seal as would a ball lid on a jelly jar. Are you putting in a cold liquid or hot liquid? Cold may make a difference.
1020480
You need special containers unless you want to seal the jar in an air tight plastic bag but I would not because after time, these bags leak air.
1302332
No...I bought it for a cookie jar...but would use it for flour if it had a seal
2170487
There is a raised lip inside the jar lid that fits into the jar opening, the gasket goes round that. When closed that seals the jar. Not sure what type of jars you are using but the above is the most common.
1851746
I just got a new jar. There is a sticker on the outside that you break when opening. No seal on the inside. Not really needed. Also a sticker on the outside with mfg date, shelf life & lot#.
1757092
No. Not even close. Just tried it. :-) Besides, it best to store canning jars upright in case they break seal and leak. Best to build shelves.
1402720
The unsealed plastic containers do not present a problem for me. If the jars were sealed, it is possible that the un-sealing process could cause some of the powdery DE to float up and become airborne and the person who opened the jar might inhale some of the powder (although minor inhaling of this product that has the consistency of talcum powder is not a serious issue). Another reason the jars are probably not sealed is the fact that DE is mined from pure deposits from prehistoric freshwater lake beds. This product is not created in a lab and then purified or sterilized so there is no real reason to seal the jar to ensure purity. DE works in human and animal bodies to help remove and lessen the bad bacteria while not affecting good bacteria. It is pretty naturally pure so there no real reason to seal the jars. There is much information about DE at www.earthworkshealth.com that explains more of the benefits and usages of this amazing product.
1368165
We have a Food Saver vacuum with the attachment that seals canning jars. I just dumped a bunch into some quart-sized jars, shook the chives down until I couldn't get anymore in, and vacuum-sealed them. Word of warning though, pry the top off VERY slowly and carefully when you want to use them or they will fly everywhere when the lid pops off!
420592
Thank you for your inquiry. We have not personally done that but it would work well. The small lip around the edge keeps the jars from falling off but isn't so high that it would make it difficult to get them out.
1449754
I have had no damage to any jar but I have not tried to open any that were canned at home. It does not take much pressure to open anything. You should be able to reuse them.
1943746
The jars have a silicone seal. They look nice and stack well however when the seal gets moved by putting the top/off, they are not airtight as I wanted! If you are not storing baking supplies such as sugar...they are nice.
17507
The lids are hinded with suction sealing. I really like these canisters. I purchased chalkboard stickers to add to my canisters and use them for flour, sugar, rice etc. Hope this helps!
709116
I never used the jar for sugar however I would think it depended on your climate. I live in a dry desert atmosphere. All containers work. Seal or no seal
185705
I would imagine so if you have the special attachment lids for the jars. HOWEVER, as an avid canner myself, I would NOT recommend sealing jars of food in this fashion. The hot water bath and/or pressure canning systems do more than merely seal the jars. They kill microbes that would otherwise destroy the food and/or make people ill. This is a good unit for saving leftovers, splitting up frozen foods into smaller quantities, and preserving dried foods. I, personally, would not use it for long-term storage of fresh or wet foods.
1843171
I have a number of these in different sizes. The ones I have are absolutely air tight. The ridges of the molded silicon gasket surrounding the top of the jar provide the flexibility to form a seal with the inner rim of the lid. There should be no need to add anything.