How durable is the seal? As a frequent brewer I'm wondering about how well the seal will stand up to several openings daily.RLC
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Hi - so far it is very durable. However, we only open it every couple of days. It is well constructed out of quality materials.
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I own 3 of these now. My oldest over a year old. I store tea in mine, my favorite blend goes in the the original container, and is opened every day, sometimes 3 or 4 times in a day. It still works perfectly. I am not gentle on it either. I am sure my forceful openings and closing would make some cringe, but time is money, and you will get your moneys worth out of this baby.
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Sorry I am so late. I was sick. I only use it once or twice a day and never found the seal to fail. The top is made of a sturdy plastic and the seal appears to be a good ol' silicon. I love this little canister. Silicon will last a lifetime
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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.
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Seal working well so far. Purchased first container from Peet's Coffee on the recommendation of one of their employees and it worked so well that I bought a second one.
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I've had mine for almost a year now and we use it at least 2 times each day. I haven't noticed any leaking or warping and I am still satisfied with the product.
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Absolutely! I have never had an issue. It's a tight seal and keeps things fresh.
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I have not had that experience, but if there is any unbroken seal at all I'd imagine it is safe. You can always contact the seller.
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Thank you everyone for your replies. I 'was' concerned about over tightening, as they do appear rather thin; but it's good to know they have been re-used repeatedly. If my first choice for sealing my fermented veggies fails, this will be my second choice. Thanks again for all the help and personal advice! : )
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Yes, seems to be lasting. I have had a bottle for about 4 months and seems fine. I would recommend whipping the lid area when closing it because it can be a bear to open if you don't use it that often. I keep a bottle of alcohol and paper towels handy to wipe the treads on the jar before I put the lid on.
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Oh gosh. If you're just using it to brew a cup or 2 a day, it will last FOREVER!! I'm not kidding.Store it in a cool dry place and you may actually never run out. Incidentally, it is really delicious, but I drink it as iced tea.
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I can't answer that questions without knowing what sealer and what bags you got with it. I can say they are not as strong as the major brands but I agree with L. Franks about the second seal. I do recommend this even with the major brands. I have had the same problem with them. As cheap as they are it would be worth the try to make that decision yourself. As far as a ridiculous question I do not agree. No question is a bad question, sometimes more information is needed. Ones gain of knowledge may come in a form that is ridiculous to another.
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Our local microbreweries won't fill it. What we have been doing is filling growlers and transferring the beer after sanitizing, no need to add sugar. We are using this with a mini kegorator, with the CO2 cartridge it will last a good month, or until the beer runs out (whichever occurs first).
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I used it heavily for 6 or 8 months, and it's been stored for the next 6 or 8 months, so I can't say for very long term use. However, one of the reasons I chose it is that small parts can easily be replaced, rather than junking the whole thing as you'd have with a cheaper brand. I've also used others' sealers like FoodSaver and I can tell you this one is much better quality.
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Hi, it definitely is not a permanent seal! I guess it opens like any other sealed bag (not too difficult), that's once you get it to seal......
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I love these cups. I use them every day. The only negative is the lid contains a rubber seal that stretches over time and becomes loose. I have been able to procure some complete lids but I would really love to just get some of the seals and cannot. The CSR's are really nice, they just can't tell me how to get these seals. They say it is proprietary information. I'm more than happy to pay for them.
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I can only guess, but I think it's a pretty good one. When I removed the old red seal, it was in extremely poor condition. The seal material was stretched out of shape, and was 'wavy' (no longer flat). I gently cleaned each surface that the new yellow seal would be in contact with, using a SOS soap pad. That removed any small pieces of the old red seal that could cause a new leak, and removed the sticky residue from the old decomposed red seal. It's been 2 months, and so far, it works perfectly. I hope this helps. Bob
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Pretty much the same as any other growler out there. Once you introduce air (open and take a pint) the clock starts ticking. If you are looking for something to keep draft beer carbonated while you enjoy it for several days or a week, check out GrowlTap. It was originally called TapItCap which screws onto most glass growlers and you have a tap and CO2 hooked up to it. I love mine and it does a great job keeping beer fresh.
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Hey Scott, this keg is a perfect fit for Mr. Beer batches. In fact, even though I have moved on to all-grain and other extract brews, my main fermenters are still my Mr. Beer LBK's. Hope you enjoy this as much as I have.
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Someone else asked that question. I guess that is a stinky fermented brew. I can't give you a good answer. It does not seal tight so don't know if you need that. Hope you get an answer.
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No. My husband has used his for beer (not yet 15 batches, but a few) and it is holding up fine.