Perfect Fermentation Every Time
This kit has been invaluable in fermenting for me and gives me a Perfect Fermentation every time! The automatic venting valve makes it so easy - you don't have to do anything after you pump the air out. I have seen videos where the person pumps up and then takes the pump off to expel the air - you do NOT have do that with these - you just pump up & down as you would a bicycle pump and it works perfectly!I put the weight on, pump the air out, turn the dial and that's it! I Love these lids! There is no need to use any of my other lids because these are Perfection! Also the Customer Service is beyond what I would've expected. I wanted to solve an issue and the owner personally solved it with the most Caring, Excellent Customer Service - a company is only as good as it's Customer Service, in my opinion. I don't write reviews unless I am 100% sure of a product and this one definitely deserves it! Fermenting should be easy and fun and this kit makes it just that!
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works great
got these to replace the silicone lids that implode under pressure. sturdy and easy to clean.
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More expensive than the rest, but nice
Nice, but could've had better instructions-there were none for the pump. Would've had 5 stars if the lids didn't absorb and hold on to smells. I fermented carrots with dill and garlic and that's all I can smell now on the cap and it won't come out, even after soaking for a while. For this price, you would think they would've put at least 2 weights in here.
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Works well.
Got these so I do not have to use an air lock. Fits perfectly on my wide mouth Ball mason jars and using the pump to remove the air really gives it an air tight seal. These lids also have wings on the sides which make it at easy to open. I used it to ferment some Jalapenos and even after they were done I use it in the fridge and no ware on the plastic and still have a good seal.
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Exactly what the reviews claimed and a joy to work with!
We are huge fermenting fans, and did the traditional pickle pebble using the standard pickle pipe for a while but got tired of the messes. Inevitably the pipes would plug up and the pressure beneath sent an oozing mess up over the lid and down the sides of the Mason jars. We ended up with sticky messes everywhere. Then we came across these lids and thought "Genius!", the solution to our problem. Well, they have been! So glad we bought these. We've purchased several sets since. Additionally, the pump eliminates all oxygen which makes for a bacterial-free environment allowing the veggies to ferment in a very healthy, clean jar. We pump all the oxygen out, to the point that it's hard to pump at all, and that pulls up all the brine to make certain the veggies are covered, including the cabbage. We have found cabbage to be the most difficult to maintain moisture over the top due to our very dry climate which encourages the cabbage to reabsorb the moisture. Using these lids and the pump discourages the reabsorption and maintains fluid over the top where it is most needed. Since using these lids we have yet to find any yeast, kahm, mold, or questionable growth on our ferments, which is hugely reassuring. Whenever we do a taste test we test the PH with a pen first, and once done tasting and putting on the lid we reapply the pump to remove all oxygen inside of the jar. The sterile oxygen free environment makes all the difference for a healthy ferment. Overall we very much recommend these lids for serious fermenters. It simplifies the busy lives fermenters deal with due to juggling so many projects. Also, the date marker is a big plus for taste testing. The nice grip is another big plus for lid removal. They are very easy to clean, but we do not put anything into a dishwasher so there is no risk of residue being left inside our jars or sealing lids. It's much safer to hand wash, rinse and allow to drip dry. These are great for wide mouth jars, and we've used them on pint, quart, and half gallon-sized jars. Versatile and easy to store, too. Great product for fermenting!
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Loved the easy grip lid!
So I bought 2 different styles of fermentation lids and this one really stood out for the ease of getting the lid back off with the built in grip tabs. There was some negative reviews regarding using the air removal tool but I found that it was a great tool for removing air. I would put the tool into place, suck the air out, remove it and return the plunger to down position and put back into the lid to remove air again. I did this 3-4 times and you could feel the air come out as it got harder with each use. I removed the lid daily to mash the sauerkraut back down since I didn’t have a weight for my jars and my kraut turned out perfect! Great Quality and overall extremely satisfied with this purchase.
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Works great!
I have used these lids a few times now and I really like them. They are sturdy and easy to twist on and off. The suction tool works really well too and by getting the air out I didn't have any mold or anything on my fermented cabbage. Definitely worth the cost!
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