How much air do these guys need? I keep seeing jars with cork tops. Does the cork let enough air in that you don't need an air hole?
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I keep the cork stoppered really tightly on mine all week until bath time, and he is always a very healthy dark green. I assume having the top off once a week for about an hour is sufficient.
1639090
They don't need air. I just change out the water every few months. Mine has actually grown.
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Yes, this will hold (7) 1/2 Gallon Ball Jars easily, and that is with the included rack in the canner, and lid on it. Like the others had commented, I do not think that you can get an inch of water over the jars, although in my experience you dont really need it, and funny how ball makes the jars, but gives no recipies for using these large jars! I'm sure the jars will still seal even if they are not completely covered. I would not recommend trying to move it while it is full though! There are no handles, and I do not use mine in the house, I use it in the garage over a propane stove. Good Luck! Yes, this will hold (7) 1/2 Gallon Ball Jars easily, and that is with the included rack in the canner, and lid on it. Like the others had commented, I do not think that you can get an inch of water over the jars, although in my experience you dont really need it, and funny how ball makes the jars, but gives no recipies for using these large jars! I'm sure the jars will still seal even if they are not completely covered. I would not recommend trying to move it while it is full though! There are no handles, and I do not use mine in the house, I use it in the garage over a propane stove. Good... » Read More Yes, this will hold (7) 1/2 Gallon Ball Jars easily, and that is with the included rack in the canner, and lid on it. Like the others had commented, I do not think that you can get an inch of water over the jars, although in my experience you dont really need it, and funny how ball makes the jars, but gives no recipies for using these large jars! I'm sure the jars will still seal even if they are not completely covered. I would not recommend trying to move it while it is full though! There are no handles, and I do not use mine in the house, I use it in the garage over a propane stove. Good Luck! « Show Less
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I use the original cork if it is tight and not chewed up by the corkscrew. If you have to force it into place, that's even better. Full disclosure: I don't know what to recommend for long-term storage (more than two or three weeks) or if the original cork is not usable.
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You could for your own piece of mind, i didn't. Its solid as they come, I've had no air leaks at all. I mean it's certainly not going to hurt anything, but you shouldnt need to.
885655
I would wait, if I was you. Many of the jars that I received the tops were popped up causing the seals to be broken. They were still good, I just needed to use them right away. Hope this helps.
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They seem to be pretty air and water tight ... Like with any container, there may be a little leakage, but my lid goes on tight and doesn't move when on. I had to cut holes in my lid for my bread gasses to escape.
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You don't have to, no. The holes are kind of small and it would look good with sparkly paper kind of wadded up inside. The hole in the back is pretty big, so corks fall out, anyway.
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I just counted...we have 41 in ours and it is not even half full. Champagne corks fit through the hole as well (we had a few of those in there). So, it should fit at least 80-90 wine corks at a time.
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Hi - to retrieve the cork, simply push the button on top. It's surprising how fast it comes off. I hope this helps.
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Suggest you contact Oxo, and in the meantime, any cork would do. Corks are usually available in various sizes at hardware and craft stores. A plug of plastic wrap also would work.
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I've only used it a couple of times, but I think if you just hit the up arrow after the cork is removed, the cork should drop out. Hope this helps.
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If you seal the top completely tight you will restrict the flow of water out of the spout. The lack of air do to the sealed top will not allow airing to pressure the water out. I never seal my jar.
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You have plenty of pressure but not enough air reserve. You need a larger air tank for volume.
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I have no idea. Might Google it? They certainly didn't suggest any such thing when recommending complementary items. Might try finding the right size cork stoppers?
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Yes. There is a silicone gasket that behaves akin to a wine cork to seal the mouth of jar. When you pull up on the lid you will hear air being slowly sucked in, and in the reverse, being pushed out.
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Is it really airtight.... is kind of in the eyes of the beholder. If I pick the canister up by the lid will the lid move at all, no. same if i pull on the lid, it is quite airtight! Is there a small space where the button you push releases the lids you can take it off .... yes, doesnt let air out but that is the one place a smell comes out, and by comes out i mean so little you wont notice. i just smell through it because what i store is quite pungent... here it goes, Well... I store medical marijuana in mine and it keeps the smell in quite well, of course nothing is perfect but marijuana outdoes garlic smell any day so I would say yes, I apologize if you are offended by the marijuana... Hope this helps!
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Pieces of cork have not been found. I have no experience with dried out corks