Is it heavy glass similar to a Ball/Kerr canning jar?
1694278
It is not extremely heavy or too light. However, it is heavy enough to fill with water and not be blown over if you sit it outside to make sun tea.
1694279
Good question. I took a look at my brew and canning jars, and I would say that the brew jar is a slightly lighter weight. It's comparable to one of those iced tea pitchers with the spigots (which I don't care for because they tend to leak). I consider the brew jar to be sturdy, but not so heavy that it's difficult to handle when filled with liquid. I hope that's helpful.
1611058
Yes, it is. I don't know why it's not stated in listings, but if you dig through some of the tech sites on Google, you'll find it is. It is also a very heavy duty glass as well in my opinion.
1437287
I LOVE mine. I think it is both plastic and the rubber inside area to grip jars. This product is well with the $$ especially for those w/ weak hands.
1123387
I think that depends on the individual unit. The materials it's made of are fairly heavy but it is very cheaply made. After I got mine I had to bend stuff around and do some rewelding. If we're talking large canning pots I think I'd look elsewhere.
646324
It's thick glass so it's not featherweight. If you want very light get stainless steel but this is better for cleaning and taste
1982609
Woah..the comments to this question. Yes, people we know it is a shot glass made to look like a Mason jar. I think they would be better with lids. Then they would have other uses as well.
687094
I don't know for sure. But, I would not try it, though it seems thick. I no longer use the jar because the lid cam apart and I can't find out how to put it back together. I now use mason jars.
2232489
I don't know whether there is a difference. I bought based on size and this is rather large.... much larger than the two-quart jars I'm used to see used for canning fruit.
1214111
Both are plastic. I love the machine so I bought 1/2 pint ball jars & lids. I can sterilize glass better. Plus the jars are relitively inexpensive.
873629
NO. Its thin and brittle. I bought two. First one I thought might have been my fault (it wasn't) Second time it cracked and flooded my kitchen. It's a good idea with poor execution. I bought a 3 gallon glass bottle. Heavy but won't break unless I'm a real knucklehead!
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I don't see why not. It is sturdy and the glass is not thin. But I would personally not close the lid with hot liquid inside unless I left a LOT of headspace at the top, because it does not seem to be intended to be used as a canning jar.
805631
I'm pretty sure it does. We used these on an event and had the standard Ball jars as well, and I seem to recall trying it without an issue.
1611355
Yes, its pretty thick but gives this glass good character and stability. Great for setting in bucket of ice for limoncello or vodka shots.
2090654
Yep metal. You will need a 'Colins' glass. Also known as a pint glass. In all likelihood, you already have one in your cupboard.
859241
I don't have the best answer here, but my guess would be no. The glass is standard. Thick, but standard. The glass has some weight to it, but if it dropped, I'm sure it'd be in pieces.
929934
I haven't used this jar for making any food. However, it is a thick glass. If you need an air tight container, this may not be your jar. I currently have two of them.
2157382
It's glass, but it's pretty thick. I imagine if you were standing over it and dropped a heavy jar you might chip it, but I think it'd take a pretty good shot to actually crack it. I'm very happy with it.