I noticed on cheap models they shove a plastic ring in the lid to properly seal it. I don't like that. Is there a sealing ring in the lid please?
919715
Yes, but it is a good quality ring that easily comes out for cleaning.Not cheap quality the entire pot is great buy it if you don't like it they will take it back.
1234179
No lid, but it seems to be a standard opening; any typical silicone lid should do. I don't use one because I personally don't care for them, so I'm not certain
774734
You always seal the jar with the lid on the jar. After the seal is complete you screw on the ring. You can't seal a jar with a ring on the jar. Hope this helps you.
1837440
The lid is plastic with what appears to be a rubber type ring to seal the jar. Great product.
930625
All the previous answers are right on target...good answers! The Ball plastic storage lids do, in fact, leak. SOooo....this is what works for me: I simply put a new Ball seal lid inside the plastic cap and tighten with light to moderate pressure....Voila....no more leaks.
1302330
No. There is no seal on the lid. It is glass to glass but still has a good closure to it.
1712372
I've had 2 of these. My newest one, the lid is definitely tighter, but still a one handed operation. If it doesn't get easier quickly, I'd get a different one. Is the seal glued on properly? Maybe it slipped??
113789
I had the same experience. Seals unavailable, but happy to sell me a complete lid for $7.00 (On top of the $35.00 I paid for the mug). They are completely aware of this design flaw, but view it as a way to make a buck, not support their customers. Thermos has lost me as one. "For want of an o-ring, the customer was lost".
1840191
Mine came with only a glass lid. I honestly don't like it. It just sits in the dish and is loose. There is no groove for it to sit in. It probably does make a seal, but it is awkward.
1819032
The rubber seal can be removed. I use the tip of a paring knife and carefully lift the seal and then pull it out by hand. Wash the rubber seal, wash the lid, when dry replace the seal. It works.
827518
It seals immediately upon closing the lid and turning it on. If not check the condition of the large rubber o-ring that forms the seal. keep the o-ring separate from the lid for storage
1671043
the sealing edge is rather thin and soft and is located between two, much harder edges. it's a brilliant japanese design and the choice of materials was equally brilliant. you're obviously pulling against a vacuum when you open it so you'll want to go slow or you'll put a lot of stress on the handle. there's a second seal on the top lid that also contains a 1-way valve. i've opened mine 200 times? many more to go. hope yours works as well.
1648630
It sounds like you may be missing the seal. It's a little round white/clearish piece that is between the lid and and the tip up piece.
1601798
I dont think it is normal, but i hear this particular item has this flaw compared to other models. I started to double check the rubber ring and the lid for any food debris left, and normally the leaking didnt happen. Hope you try that.
1648147
I have same problem, It is not the lid but the "O" ring. The "O" ring becomes swollen and then makes the lid hard to shut. However I have replaced with a new one and it is still hard to remove and install. I am in the process of trying to trouble shoot this problem so I can share with others what to do.
1843171
I have a number of these in different sizes. The ones I have are absolutely air tight. The ridges of the molded silicon gasket surrounding the top of the jar provide the flexibility to form a seal with the inner rim of the lid. There should be no need to add anything.
129828
I am looking to replace my Bodum, which finally broke. I bought a Bodum replacement and was horrified to find that it now has a plastic insert inside the top of the lid. My old one doesn't have it. I would like to return it and get one without plastic, but if this one has it too, then it's not the one. Why can't these companies make anything without plastic touching boiling water?