Can you use this model to seal mason jars as well or does it just seal the canisters?
1725038
Yes it seals mason jars, but you have to buy the attachments for the jars. Basically you put the plastic attachment on the top of the jar with the rubber ringed top, push the button, and when it's done you just remove the plastic top and the top is down tight. I use it all the time. This is a good example: FoodSaver T03-0006-02P Regular-Mouth Jar Sealer
1725039
Yes it seals mason jars, but you have to buy the attachments for the jars. Basically you put the plastic attachment on the top of the jar with the rubber ringed top, push the button, and when it's done you just remove the plastic top and the top is down tight. I use it all the time. This is a good example: http://www.amazon.com/FoodSaver-T03-0006-02P-Regular-Mouth-Jar-Sealer/dp/B000UQ428A/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1395016846&sr=8-3&keywords=mason+jar+sealer
1725040
Not sure. I only use it to seal bags. Honestly I didn't even know there was an option to seal canisters.
1725041
I don't know of any way to do that. It comes with a hose and a button that says "canister." I don't see how it could mechanically deal with a jar with a screw-on lid. You may be able to buy a special lid from Foodsaver that would replace the standard mason jar lid and which would accept the vacuum tube. You can check that at the Foodsaver.com web site.
1725042
You purchase a separate attachment. Wide mouth jar sealer. You put the "flat lid" on top of the mason jar and then place the jar sealer on top to seal. No screw on ring is used, only the flat part of the lid. I use it with 1/2 gallon or quart mason jars for various flours and rice. I also use it for dehydrated fruit, nuts, and coffee. Great for buying in bulk especially if you have limited freezer space. I have had mine for 8 years. There is a wide mouth and a regular mouth option.
2221412
Yes this machine can seal canning jars. Mine came with hose/port for doing that. Enjoy the machine.
1084206
it is used with the food saver machine.. it's the same as the one for the wide mouth jar only for the smaller mouth jars.. it fits on with the same hose as the wide mouth jar sealer..
1335847
They work well on my half-gallon and quart wide mouth cannister jars, which have the metal clasps that clip down to tighten the glass lid up against the rubber gasket. This type jar used to be called an "easy seal jar." Hope this helps.
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!
2097828
YES ! The lids have an excellent seal ; BUT one of our containers came with a bad seal. Evidently at the factory the seal was not installed properly and was in a position to only seal about 60 percent of the lid. I could not find away or anyone who would take back the individual canister and replace it. They wanted the whole set ( once I found someone to commit to customer satisfaction ) so I just fixed it myself. No big deal. I would highly recommend this product, they do seal and are great to look at.
1818767
I tried to use them on glass canning jars and they didn't even seal most of them. My guess is they wouldn't work at all for your buckets because they don't have a tight enough seal. They only absorb so much air before they quit working so if your seal isn't perfect they would wear out from the little bit of air seeping in. If you have a rubber ring inside the lid of your buckets, or if these are metal buckets you will "can" with metal lids, you might be able to get them to work.
711150
Yes, insert another lid on top of the one you are using to seal. (Top sides together.) then get out the sealer attachment place it on top of both lids to seal your jar. It works each time.
572122
i have bought 2 of these type of jars and yes, the jar can still be sealed.
187391
I had the same question! You fill your mason jar with the salad (for example) and then put on the metal top that comes on the jar. Then you place the foodsaver top on with the hose and attach it to the foodsaver. It sucks the air out and then you take the foodsaver top off leaving the sealed jar ready for the refrigerator. You only need one foodsaver top because it is only used to suck the air and it doesn't stay on the jar.
1461320
This model is compatible with our Jar Sealers. The FoodSaver Jar Sealer fits on your Ball and Kerr Mason jars and comes in two different sizes - regular and wide-mouth. Depending on the jar size that you want to use for food storage, you only require one jar sealer.
549351
First of all, if you have a newer model, this won't work with yours. I have an older foodsaver that only vacuums, doesn't seal, and it works on that. I took the plastic part off of the end of the tube that comes out of the machine, so there is only a long plain tube. You stick one of the ends of your attachment into the tube, (outie to innie). I then use it with the vacuum sealing attachment for sealing canning jars. (FoodSaver T03-0006-02P Regular-Mouth Jar Sealer.) I use it everyday! I later bought one for my son & daughter-in-law along with the attachment tube. This model: FoodSaver FSMSSY0200 MealSaver Compact Vacuum-Sealing System. They could not remove the green & clear part from the tube. It turned out, they didn't need it! The clear part snaps off and the little stem that sticks out fits on the jar sealer. Voila! No need for the extended tube attachment. I also got the big Foodsaver from Costco that seals, vacuums, does accessories, etc. (FoodSaver V4840 Two-in-One Vacuum Sealing System.) The little stem on that also fits the jar sealer. No need for the additional tube. I hope this helps. If this doesn't help, text me at 720-323-8657 and I'll send you pics. I love my system of sealing food, -no more stale, wasted food!
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.
815881
Don't know about sealing jars, does not come with a hose. Have not tried Mylar, I understand that's a whole different system, but do not personally know anything about it. I buy bags online from several different merchants and have run thousands of them thru this sealer, never had a problem despite using different brands.
1605231
they were intendedfor canning, but they will work as a regular sealing lid. lid needs to be fairly snug, but do not over tightenas it tends to deform gasket. also if jar seal edge and gasket are completely dry this may cause leakage. the gasket needs to slide on seal edge of jar so seal pressure. the only problems i have found is over tightening and dry on dry. one other thing is if it is not a canning style jar it may not seal, no matter what you do.
1238489
I use Mason jars for canning, processing them in a boiling water bath. After removing the ring from processed and cooled jars, a bottle opener easily lifts the metal, rubberized lid. I wonder if the jar opener, as great as it is for vacuum-sealed glass jars (olives, pickles, etc.), would catch the edge of the thin Mason jar lid. If you know someone with a Jar Pop, ask them to try it on a Mason jar.
691395
To my knowEdgE YOU can not seal jars. I have this unit and don't see how. It is great for everything else as long S YOU USE THE BAGS.