Mason jar seals

[Pelecabra]

Hey yall, I came across warnings from people jarring / preserving things other than tobacco today that got me wondering about the jars in my cellar. They said when you tighten the rim down it makes an impression in the seal which deforms it and can prevent a good seal after you've released the rim, so the lids are considered a one time use.

Is that something I should consider for my cellared tobaccos in mason jars or is that just overkill / only applicable for food preservation? I have a lot of jars that i opened / closed several times just to try the tobacco before deciding to cellar.

Thanks!

 

[BigR]

I believe the one time use would be for use when canning something. I've used jars for years and never had any problems with my tobacco.

 

[Sobrbiker]

Keep the deal area clean and you’ll be good.
Any questionable ones, well they sell just the flat part of the lid…

 

[BlueRidge]

i am curious how storing your jars horizontally doesn't get fines and dust on the seal. many people do so i guess it doesn't affect it. I store mine upright and am not afraid to replace a lid here and there. there's a certain feel to one that has run it's course. buy a few packs when you're at the store for backups. also during the covidz lids were gouged severely as rings and jars obviously last a good long while

 

[verporchting]

Those seals will outlive us all

Unless you are canning something with a pressure cooker that is, then they are one time use. I’ve still got lids from decades ago and they seal perfectly.

 

[KingPiper]

I used to make the mistake of over tightening the shit out of my jars and that will mess up a seal. If you just tighten it enough to let the seal do the work they hold up well.

The caveman in me thought “tighter must be better so big tight mean more better.” Not the case here though.

 

[Sig]

As mentioned, dont over tighten.
And dont pressure/heat seal them and you're ok. When the seal is heated during the canning process is where its one time use.

 

[Servant King]

I second @BigR on this. The one time use guideline only applies to canning. For tobacco storage, you can reuse lids to your heart's delight.

Minor odor retention is a factor, however, even when thoroughly washed. But it's pretty easy to tell which lids have been on jars containing aromatics, likewise English blends. So I simply keep my used lids within the same blend genre throughout their lives.

 

[TimeKiller]

Yea the warning about reusing lids is mostly for true canning since it's got pressure and heat thing going on and must basically be sterile. Even a pinhole will ruin the jar if canning food.

Also if you get frustrated with sharp edges and hints of rust on regular rings and lids, they sell aftermarket ones with thick silicone gaskets.

 

[proteus]

You are not keeping tobacco from going bad or rancid like vegetables. For me masons are just convenient glass storage jars that take a slight vacuum. I use them only for that. Not to keep it from spoiling.

 

[jackets]

Great now I’m worried I’ve overtightened all my jars.

 

[BigR]

Great now I’m worried I’ve overtightened all my jars.

Well, the replacement lids are cheap if you did over tighten them. This is all you need. Also depends on what size mouth jars that you use. I use mostly wide mouth as they are easier to get into.