Can the weights overlap when inside the jar? I am trying to make rumtopf and my jar is only about 4 inches diameter at the top and widens to 6.
183146
The weights are supposed to push the ferment under the brine. You can purchase and use smaller weights and you can use more than two. These are nearly 7 inches in diameter. The smaller ones I have are 3 inches in diameter and may work better in your application. The diameter is two weights.
183147
Yes, we have a similar crock - narrow at the top and wider in the middle - and these weights are perfect. You feed them through the narrow part individually and then at the wider part they could either meet or overlap. I think with 6" you won't even need to overlap them. Hope that helps!
183148
I'm not sure what rumtopf is or what is required to make it, but when making kraut it specifically instructs you to keep the stones lying flat, not overlapping them. My crock is designed with a small opening, widening further down. So I have to insert the stones vertically to make them fit through the opening, then lay them flat on top the cabbage.I don't know if this helps at all, but I hope so.....
183149
You put each piece in one at a time. Once inside they cannot over lap they need to lay flat to connect or they will not work correctly.
1409386
Patricia, I just happen to have a 4lb. bag of sugar sitting right next to the jar, and it appears that it would easily accommodate 5 lbs. of volume, so the answer is "yes" it should be able to meet your needs. It is a very nice jar. Good luck. Larry
1384787
Have just measured the internal measurement and it is under an inch so you should not have any problems. There are slightly cheaper versions but I was advised not to bother with them! God Luck
938897
The jaws that tighten against the jar can be turned around until they have spread apart far enough to fit the top of the jar.Then just push the top button on the jar opener and it should do the rest.
2092006
When you can you can't have the jars resting on a flat bottom. They make it that way in case you dont Use the rack inside
395415
I've used it with 4 oz standard and squat jars, 8 oz. jars, and with quart jars. All work well in this, although if you are doing a HUGE number of jars, you will need to process in progressive increments, as this only holds 7 jars and stacking is not recommended in waterbath canning.
2249882
Not really well, although you could probably squeeze it in there at least partially because the top gives a bit. I've put a few oversized mugs that are too big for it in there and it will hold them, but I wouldn't rely on that if you're planning to use quart-sized mason style jars on a regular basis.
838224
I did, be sure you use the side for smaller jars, i.e. one side for quart size, other for pint and smaller jars. Hope this helps.
1346822
I use jar that has rim with the diameter of 4.2 inches and it folds over the rim loosely. Hope this helps.
582399
The ring that would be supporting your peppers is a hair short of 1 inch at the outer circumference and tapers in to no height as it goes toward the middle. Unfortunately this is not enough height to hold a taller jar (in my opinion from experience) but I could see it holding your peppers without any problems. Yum..now I want stuffed peppers!
1070190
Jars all have different sizes openings so you would have to know the size of your jar opening. Also take into consideration how much you are straining out of the jar. For example I used the 4 inch strainer on my 2 quart jar, but when what I was straining increased I started using the 5'1/2.
1974315
I was able to successfully place 7 wide mouth jars (6 around the perimeter and 1 in the center). Hope this is helpful.
1449665
The inside bottom is 2-1/2 inches across. Our immersion blender just fits at the very bottom with no wiggle room, so it depends on the size of your blender's head. I don't know how well the blender would work either, with no room for ingredients to move around the head of the blender. Might get pretty sloppy if you move the blender up & down while blending to liquefy everything.
1998174
That is unlikely. The jug snaps to the base with a lip around the top of the jar. I don't think a larger jar would fit to snap to this base.
1070189
just measure it. I use mine with larger jars and coffee carafes. mine does not fit onto a wide mouth quart jar.
957944
Yes, the jars should not come in contact with the bottom of the pot because they can crack. You can try using jar rings as a rack, but I found them to be a little unstable and one jar tipped. Jars need to remain upright in the canner. If you buy a regular large canner, such as one from Graniteware, it comes with a rack. Wire racks are also available from other manufacturers. I chose this one because it fits in my stockpot. You can read more about canning at http://nchfp.uga.edu/, the National Center for Home Food Preservation.
1998171
This item is well made but did not meet my expectations and therefore has been returned. As it is no longer in my possession I cannot be certain in my reply to your question. Previous customers mention this jar "snaps into the base". I do not recall this at all? It is possible a larger jug may fit in this base but I don't recommend this. The waterer would be out of proportion and may tip over. I, therefore, agree it is not possible to use a larger jug in this base! BTW, the jug it comes with is a generous, practical and sufficient size.