Reddit reviews QRP SEALS for Mason Jars Reusable Food Grade Silicone STAY INSIDE the REGULAR or WIDE MOUTH Plastic Cap Lid (12 WIDE MOUTH)
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Includes 12 WIDE MOUTH SEALS for pint, quart, or half gallon STANDARD WIDE MOUTH Mason jars with 3 in (76 mm) inner and 3.375 in (86 mm) outer diameter openings; lids not included. NOT FOR "SO-CALLED WIDE MOUTH" GALLON JARS.QRP REUSABLE 3" WIDE MOUTH SEALS are made of BPA-free USDA Food Grade Compliant Silicone for food products only and are GUARANTEED to provide an airtight and leak-proof seal FOR ANY BRAND MASON JAR PLASTIC CAPS on the market! QRP SEALS HAVE NO TAB AND ARE NOT A GOOD FIT FOR GLASS STORAGE CONTAINERS.QRP SEALS STAY PUT. They are designed wide enough that they seat firmly against the roof of any brand Mason jar plastic cap completely underneath the threads and cannot fall out while screwing the lid onto or off the jar. And they are thick enough that they don't wrinkle while tightening. Easy removal for easy clean; clear silicone aids in cleaning inspection."BONUS: A FREE GIFT of a sample ""Our Daily Bread"" Christian daily devotional is included with each order. If you're not interested in receiving the booklet, simply send a message when placing your order and request that we withhold the gift. Thanks for your consideration! Your Quality Reliable Products purchase supports SHINE IN THE DARK COMMISSION charitable missions work. We appreciate and THANK YOU in advance for your support.
A vacuum pump is absolutely not necessary. There are many ways to tackle this. What I use is a silicone gasket, a white plastic lid drilled to accept a rubber grommet, and a 3-piece airlock. You can obtain the materials cheaply and easily and skip buying the prebuilt ones from Amazon or whatever. Here's a note I wrote up a while back that covers this in more detail. I should probably update (prices are inaccurate) and shorten it someday. That day is not today.
Canning Jar Fermenters
Supplies
1/2-Gallon Wide Mouth Canning Jars
These are super-easy to find. $11.29 for six.
Plastic Storage Caps
Most places that carry jars also carry these. Be warned that they are not liquid tight — if you tip your jar, it will leak. But for short term storage, or if you're worried about the metal corroding, they work well. $2.99 for eight.
Silicone Seals
I only recently started using these to ensure an air-tight seal between the plastic storage caps and the jars. $9.99 for 12 at Amazon, they should also come in handy for keeping pepper mashes from leaking when shaken.
3/8” Hole Grommets
I buy these in the electrical section at Menards. I should see if they carry them in larger packs, but at $1.49 for 5, I'm not breaking the bank.
3-Piece Airlocks
Honestly, your best bet for these is your local home brew shop. They should cost a dollar each. DO NOT BUY FROM AMAZON AND GET RIPPED OFF.
Sauer Stones (Or River Stones)
These are new for me. They're much better reviewed than the other options on Amazon, although they're a bit more pricy at $19.95 for 4. You can also use a pasteurized river stone.
Assembly
Assembly is simple. Drill a 1/2" hole in the plastic cap. Insert the grommet. Insert the airlock. Screw the plastic cap onto the jar. Fill the airlock to the line with filtered water or (my preference) vodka.
I also try to minimize leaving the house. I like DIY projects so I made airlocks using plastic mason jar lids.
You can also get the entire mason jar fermenting lids pre-fab ready to go
I got silicone seals to make them airtight.
I drilled 9/16" holes and inserted plastic grommets.
Then I use 3 piece acrylic airlocks. I think that 3piece makes it easier to clean and acrylic is sturdier than plastic but that's just me. They make plastic ones.
I found this to be pretty cost-effective especially since I don't already own any reCAP lids. It was an easy-peasy project. Just be sure to clamp the lids to something otherwise you can't drill proper holes.
I am super happy with them; they work great and I didn't have to leave the house ;)
Edited because I hit "save" prematurely