Can I vacumn seal canning jars in this?
470003
Nope. The Vacu Vin pulls a partial vacuum, which I don't think would be adequate for what is required in canning. Certainly not worth the risk! Its really just for keeping coffee beans a bit fresher longer.
470004
Canning jars are usually sterilized by hot steam in a canning vessel. The vacuum forms when the jars are cooled to room temperature and the canning lids form a tight seal. This process could not be duplicated in the Vacu Vin containers. There would be no steam sterilization and no way to place the canning lid on the jar under vacuum, even if the vacuum were strong enough. The Vacu Vin is best used for keeping nuts or coffee beans fresh.
470005
No, this is not good for canning. It's best for vacuum sealing something like coffee, and the Vacu Vin acts as the container for whatever you're trying to store. As soon as you open it, you break the vacuum seal.
470006
No. I have trouble getting it to vacuum much air out of it with just coffee; and, a canning jar would certainly not fit in it, let alone be powerful enough to seal a canning jar.
470007
Even if it could, you'd have a hard time getting the canning jar to fit inside. This container is not that tall. I'd say even a pint jar would be a close fit.
2155982
No, this unit is not capable of performing the pressure needed for canning. The food saver brand has special canisters for vacuum sealing foods such as grains, and other limited types of foods.
236507
I do not use bags. I only use my Reynolds vacuum sealer with the special lids for Mason Jars. It works fabulously with the Mason jars.
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.
1853114
No. The lids aren't true seals for the jars. These are more of a table decorative item
683725
No. It has a very wide opening and a special lid with a rubber type seal. It is not meant for canning.
188291
Sorry, not these, use the Tattler lids for canning. These have no seal on them.
316268
Yes you can, it's not suppose to fit but if you hold it in place it will suction jars. You kind of have to shove the attachment into the rubberized part and make sure it's airtight and hold it there
316265
Yes you can. Just put the adapter that came with this unit on the bottom and connect the plastic hose. I don't know if you will achieve as good a vacuum as you would with one of the regular bag sealing units but it can be done. I can get pretty good results with other plastic container food saver units using this small sealer. The best answer is to go ahead and give it a try and if it works for you, do it.
815881
Don't know about sealing jars, does not come with a hose. Have not tried Mylar, I understand that's a whole different system, but do not personally know anything about it. I buy bags online from several different merchants and have run thousands of them thru this sealer, never had a problem despite using different brands.
906167
Hi Bridget. Yes, but be sure to order the "Wide Mouth" vacuum lids, because half gallon size Mason jars only come with that size opening.Regards, Tom Cannon.
977494
No, no seal inside the lid, just plastic. My wife uses these jars to make her own deodorant. A suggestion would be; If you require a sufficient seal using these jars, to place a piece of stretch wrap plastic between the product and the lid, or wrap the jar with lid into a vacuum sealed bag and remove the air.
1232206
Yes. And to reuse them, the standard lids can be bought here (the jars are from Italy). They seal perfectly; no problems at all. They are perfect for canning; I was glad they were 10 oz rather than 8 oz as it seemed a bit more substantial as a gift. I'm saving these jars for us, though, they are really pretty and people rarely return jars these days....
509877
Yes. Close smaller jar with its lid very, very lightly closed against its glass edge. Put it in the larger jar or vacuum canister. Suck the air out of the larger jar. The vacuum in the larger jar will also suck the air out of the smaller jar and suck its lid tight. Break the vacuum on the large jar and remove the small jar. Then give the lid on the small jar a good twist to seal it tight. I've done this with no problem at all. Although, I'm using a DIY system made from a bicycle pump. It can pull about 25 inches Hg of vacuum !!!
1430508
I'm not sure what you mean by "can sealer", unless you're referring to the type of machine used to seal a lid on all-metal cans. If so, then no you can't. These glass jars are intended for canning foods using either a water bath method or pressure canning method.
1240751
Yes. I would still recommend a clear-coat sealer for the bottom though. If you don't the bottom will wear significantly faster than the rest of the mason jar and most people don't typically draw on the bottom anyway.
1953385
Hi there, in answer to your question the instruction says: The vacuum packaging is not a substitute for canning. I hope this answers your question.�