Canning supplies WTH?

[Southpole]

Don't reuse lids, the sealing compound is meant to be single use.

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    do not reuse lids!

[Fl0und3rz]

Don't reuse lids, the sealing compound is meant to be single use.

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That's just a conspiracy by big lid to keep you buying more lids, man.

[Stein]

I reuse the jars too!

[Buckmark]

Don't reuse lids, the sealing compound is meant to be single use.

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That's just a conspiracy by big lid to keep you buying more lids, man.

Yeah, maybe i could believe this if lids where always expensive, but traditionally they have been pennies on the dollar and since this has been gospel since my great grand ma ma was alive i will believe it! 

[KFhunter]

My understanding is that ring of compound on the sealing surface sorta softens on the first boiling of the lid, and aids in sealing forming to the tiny imperfections of the jar.

2nd use the compound is hard and doesn't soften appropriately, after multiple uses can even get brittle and micro cracks can form, and it doesn't form to the jar as well.



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[300rum]

It is well known that you can reuse lids.   

I would stick to Ball lids, they are around but I wouldn't expect them to find them everywhere this year.  The seed companies going out-of-stock or limiting orders already will tell you what is going to happen mid summer through fall 2021. 

[rasbo]

I traded fish for wide mouth lids a few weeks ago,last week I found a bunch at the wally world,bought them all..

[Fl0und3rz]

Don't reuse lids, the sealing compound is meant to be single use.

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That's just a conspiracy by big lid to keep you buying more lids, man.

Yeah, maybe i could believe this if lids where always expensive, but traditionally they have been pennies on the dollar and since this has been gospel since my great grand ma ma was alive i will believe it! 

It was a joke.  Reused lids have proven effective for more than just me.  I believe it is most likely a generated as a result of a combination of old wives tales and prudent lawyer-made liability limitations, because, let's face it, the public cannot be trusted to look out for his or her own interest and ensure that the seal is good after canning or it goes in the refrigerator for immediate consumption.

[KFhunter]

Immediate failure isn't the issue, it's long term failure rates.

I have lot's of tattler lids, those are reusable, but tricky to use compared to metal lids.

I would reuse ball metal lids if I had too as well, I don't think its a huge deal but if new were widly available and cheap,  I'd always opt for new.

Ya I keep the old lids too.

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[Fl0und3rz]

Yeah, and again, the public cannot be trusted to hear the pop and inspect the contents on shelved self-canned goods.  I prefer new, too.  But I am pretty sure I have some long-term reused lid goods on the . . . .

[Stein]

Immediate failure isn't the issue, it's long term failure rates.

I have lot's of tattler lids, those are reusable, but tricky to use compared to metal lids.

I would reuse ball metal lids if I had too as well, I don't think its a huge deal but if new were widly available and cheap,  I'd always opt for new.

Ya I keep the old lids too.

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That's what I do, use new lids for a few bucks but if you can't get them or are in the middle of canning at 1 am and run a few short because you apparently can't count, use a few used ones.

[KFhunter]

Im showing lacy warehouse uline has a bunch, shipping is nuts though

Maybe be good for someone closer, does uline allow local pick up?

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[KFhunter]

I think they'll show up in April

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