is this incubator air tight. I'm looking to fit 24 half pint mason jars in it and I can stack them, in your opinion would they fit?
860621
I THINK you might get 24, 1/2 pint jars to fit. It IS airtight. Her are the approx INTERNAL dimensions. approx 15' tall, by 10 inches wide by 9.5 inches deep. EXCEPT in the middle of the back of the incubator, there is a fan that protrudes into the space. SO....I think you might be able to get 2 rows stacked up of 9 jars each and 1 row of 2 jars stacked 6 up. That is your 24, so you MAY be able to do it. Hope this helps. My suggestion is that you mark off a space ith those dimensions and see if what you have fits. Good luck. (All the shelving is removable so you have full use of the interior.) I THINK you might get 24, 1/2 pint jars to fit. It IS airtight. Her are the approx INTERNAL dimensions. approx 15' tall, by 10 inches wide by 9.5 inches deep. EXCEPT in the middle of the back of the incubator, there is a fan that protrudes into the space. SO....I think you might be able to get 2 rows stacked up of 9 jars each and 1 row of 2 jars stacked 6 up. That is your 24, so you MAY be able to do it. Hope this helps. My suggestion is that you mark off a space ith those dimensions and see if what you have fits. Good luck. (All the shelving is removable so you have full use of the interior.)
860622
Also, my incubator holds the temp within 2-3 degrees either direction....so if you need REALLY ACCURATE temps, it may be a problem for you.
860623
Most likely not. It's not that big of a unit. Please read all reviews on this product before considering it.
860624
This is not a good model. They don't seal or hold temps properly. The units aren't insulated well either.
1921770
It is designed for 3 one-pint jars. You can't (or at least I can't) fit 3 quart jars in it. You might put 2 one quart jars in it, but then you'd need a pot high enough.
782110
I have never had a single problem with the lids. If anything, they are sometimes a bit too tight. Ie, a bit hard to put on at first until you practice a bit. I store hummus and salad dressing in the little ones, and have never had any leaks. I use a shopping bag, so they certainly aren't lying flat at ANY point. So thumbs up in my opinion!
866670
Hi Donna, the canisters just have a seal along the edge. They are not air tight. The lids fit loosely on each one. I keep pre made coffee filters in them for the week and they always stay fresh and perfect. I love them so much and they look beautiful. I hope this helps a bit. Debbie
1502371
yes I use pint and 1/2 pt jars in it. I do not stack them as I do not have the tray to do multiple levels
2035329
About 7 half-pints fit into the canner well. Have not tried with pint jars, but it sounds like you really want half pints so it should do the job.
1613432
I think there are better options out there for you. I would try short wide containers, maybe straight sided vases or perhaps baskets would work, perhaps even wrapped boxes. Another idea would be to invest in a dozen mason pint jars and spread them around with specific utensils in specific jars.
1319658
Yes. I had bought a different set and was disappointed that it wasn't a true airtight seal. This jar is perfect...a nice large jar witha nice airtight seal. You won't be disappointed!
827757
I measured mine today. It is true, you cannot use the rack that comes with it, but I have a ~5-inch little trivet that works really well. I checked--you can put 3 pint jars in it while sitting on my little trivet. (NEVER put the jars directly on the bottom.) I read the instruction book, and there is a reference to a Ball canning lid being ok to use in it. They do not say you can use it to pressure can, but I am taking that reference as being that it is ok to use it to can (ALWAYS WITH CARE!) You must not overfill the unit. My unit only takes 3 pint jars--no quarts. Another consideration is that a proper "canner" came with a rack to hold each jar in place so they do not bang each other. I am going to take chunks of aluminum foil and wad it loosely up and stuff it in a loop between the pint jars to hold them apart. For my first attempt I may sit it out on the deck, just in case :-), but I really do not think there should be a problem.
1822490
They are air tight. I use them to store yeast and have never had a problem.
1721154
It doesn't all fit in a large size mason jar or whatever it is that I use. But I don't think you'd want anything larger than a quart. What doesn't fit in the jar I use, I just put in its bag in a freezer bag and keep it in the freezer till there's room in the big jar and I haven't noticed any problem with that.
1013247
I'm not really sure what you mean by airtight. It doesn't seal like a canning process does, but it keeps the contents of the jar fresh and I often shake mine without leakage as I use it to store smoothies after I make a large carafe and can't drink it all. Hope that helps.
1342473
I don't think the lid closes tight enough to keep moisture or bugs out. I have several items I need to keep dry but I store them in airtight containers in the box.
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.
902057
I ordered them for loose leaf tea, but I would say they are definitely NOT air tight! For the price...they are decent containers, but I'm buying new containers for tea...one by one as I save for them! hope this helps!
2243233
I doubt that any bugs could get in and they seem to keep the dust out, but they are not air-tight. I also just checked to see whether they are water-tight and they are definitely not. So far I have only used mine to store the many bottles of vitamins and supplements that I order from Amazon and they work great for that. I like them just fine and was actually thinking of ordering more. I hope I answered your question adequately.
2264429
The lid fit on these jars is hit or miss. I have two and one is airtight, and the other is problematic. Something like cookies you may be OK with though