Will I still need to use a crock rock or other weight with these caps?
495600
Things can float up and poke out of the water so it's best to use a weight.
495601
it depends what your fermenting I didn't need weights for fermenting cabbage with carrots you fill the jars then also fill the tubes on top of lid with water air bubbles and liquid will leek out as you ferment foods check jars each day you will have a mess to wipe up.
495602
No, you don't need a weight ! Sometimes I don't even have all the vegetables below the surface of the brine. It's the contact with oxygen in the air that enables molds to grow (and when I ferment with a crock I keep the ferment under the brine and weighted, but still have to remove mold every few days) - but these caps prevent mold because the air lock enables the CO2 to build up in the jar, which prevents mold from growing. BUT, know that you can't check the contents, so you have to guess as to the length of time to ferment. I put a date on the jar so I know when it was started. Of course, if you need to ferment it longer you can always go back to the weight - in my experience, I haven't been able to use the cap again with the same ferment, probably because after a certain amount of time, the production of CO2 diminishes too far. Still, I love my 'Kraut Kaps' - they're neat and easy !
94805
Weight is no problem. I don't recomend them for Yackima racks. They need a square bar to work well. Like Tulie
745042
No, only snapback and adjustable strap type caps will work. This thing is pretty much worthless for fitted caps.
1400301
I have used these with the wheels left on and they sat still and didn't rock. Ummm depending on the total weight on it, I would put something between the metal without the wheels and the plastic to distribute the weight and not to let the metal work through. Good luck.
860239
Hi, I am not sure to be honest my husband is not experienced but wanted to learn an I got him the rock smith to go with it . Hope it works .
894664
Small rocks yes but anything over an inch in diameter would be too much. These tools are for small jobs and do them well. Rocks are another issue entirely. Get a rock tumbler or 6" polishing wheel.
2244876
Yes, but be careful about using ceramic crock pots. Some leech small amounts of lead into your food. Stainless crock pots are safer.
725829
Other reviews said definitely yes....I'm using the rock that came with it....luv it
1118637
The little local organic store where I mostly use these knows exactly what to do with the tare weight. If I use them in other stores, I generally don't worry about it as the weight is fairly minimal. If I'm getting something very expensive, I ask them to use the tare weight, and they sometimes have to find a manager, but I can usually talk them through it :)
474434
A 10# mushroom anchor should be more than enough unless used in high wind conditions. Even a 5# weight would suffice in non wind and non current conditions.
2202708
no - they use standard tips - i ordered a betty crocker set of tips/accessories - it was all a gift to a friends young daughter.
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I use them for cloning starts and then transfer them into a 2.5" peat pot I don't see any reason why they shouldn't work for you. You might need to stuff additional rock wool to help support. Note: (you can get rock wool at most home improvement stores I get mine at lowe's far much cheaper then buying online.)
2064964
I have the 3-gallon & these caps fit them just fine. As long as the neck's the same, they should fit just fine.
476875
No! They are for standard caps that are one time use and crimped on with a special tool.
1756481
The 10L and 15L crocks come with the same size stone weights. These crocks are meant to be filled to the handles otherwise, the stone weights will be spread apart from each other due to the bulbous sides of the crocks. When I fill my 10L crock half-way, I place several cabbage leaves on top of the sliced cabbage then place the stone weights on top. I also make sure to use plenty of brine to cover the stone weights. When I use the 5L smaller size, I place several cabbage leaves over the sliced cabbage too. It keeps the small pieces of cabbage from floating around in the brine.
507213
You need weights with a bigger hole for them fito on the bar. They are called C Cap weights.
656149
These bags are pretty large. I would measure the crock and see if these will fit. We use them in 6 and 7 quart crocks and the seem like they would fit large ones also. They seem to run big.