Does anyone know if these lids can be used with an air-lock for lacto fermentation?
1468697
The hole size is normal straw size. I don't see why it would not work. You would get a good seal and the cap is very durable.
1663533
I don't know. If you are using them for refrigerated items, or dried,, like herbs, flavored salts, etc. that would be fine. But I don't think you can can (sterlize) with plastic lids.
1013246
I don't think the large ones are as airtight as someone would like, and when I say someone, I mean someone who lacto-ferments and all that. Might be better off with a pickling jar.
1310774
They're not airtight. They're tight enough to stay on when not tossed around or shifted. But, they're definitely not like a Tupperware lid that seals shut.
1369068
the lids I have fit firmly in place and I'm not afraid that they would leak with fluids. I use one of mine for cucumbers with vinegar. have had it almost a year now with no problems. if they do leak you should be able to get them replaced, free of charge.
1593272
You should not use an airlock for kombucha. The scoby needs oxygen, and it will (as long as it isn't shaken too often) will form an oxygen barrier for the kombucha. It would be good for keifer though, if you make that also.
1822490
They are air tight. I use them to store yeast and have never had a problem.
1838294
Sabra, that's an excellent tip about using a glass quart canning jar & adding water. I presume the standard metal lid & screw band will be okay in the yogurt maker. Or do I even really need a lid at all?
1956863
Of course, just make sure the hole is the right size. If you're just going to use the plastic airlock and not the carboy rubber part, I would recommend buying some rubber washers that will fit tightly on the airlock on both sides of the mason jar.(washer/lid/washer, and stick the airlock through all the holes)
641092
I have a bigger size but assume the construction is the same. The lids fit snug but don't create an airtight seal; I'd tape them before storing them in a shed.
544227
Yes, but since the lids don't snap on, they come off VERY easily, they don't securely close. I have to put rubber bands around them to transport them to work. I'd do the same thing for the freezer.
1255745
The lids fit snug. The dividers are deep. As far as leak proof, I'm not sure what you plan on doing with them. If closed and left upright I don't see them leaking.
1185129
The large mouth Ball lids and rings should work. The ones used for canning.
249075
Yes. I have had no trouble using gamma lids on this and a number of other 5 & 7 gal buckets. In fact, I seldom use any other lid. I like the strength, security, rigidity and easy access it brings to my home made wine production system, emergency water filtration / storage buckets, and many other uses I find for gamma lids .Gamma lids are a TIGHT FIT, they would not work as well if they were not. I sit on the lid and rock around until the lid snaps in place.
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I haven't tried to use them in this manner but, to be honest, I think that would be asking for trouble. These lids are tight, but not bulletproof. You should probably try to find something where the lid screws on tightly, rather than pushes down to form a seal. My opinion only.
226960
You can provided the lids will stay securely shut. IE grolsch style lids not the screw tops. When you do your bottling you'll add some extra sugar to the beer which will cause the yeast to produce CO2 to carbonate the beer in the bottles. If the lids are not sealed or can't handle the extra pressure from the carbonation process then you'll have flat beer and a mess if one of the tops pop.
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Yes they should work just fine. I currently have a carboy filled with mead that I started storing back in December of 2013. I taste my mead every so often, and it is aging very well.