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Offline grainy one

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mason canning jars for bottling
« on: November 10, 2015, 04:41:41 pm »
Well I'm about 8 bottles short for bottling day. I'm considering using a few of my many empty 32oz mason jars with new lids screwed on tight. Just wondering, although  not the best bottle ,will it work?

Offline Stevie

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mason canning jars for bottling
« Reply #1 on: November 10, 2015, 04:54:06 pm »
Nope. Designed to hold a vacuum, not pressure.

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Re: mason canning jars for bottling
« Reply #2 on: November 10, 2015, 05:19:17 pm »
Try soda bottles instead.  They are designed for higher pressure than beer bottles.

Offline crynski

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Re: mason canning jars for bottling
« Reply #3 on: November 11, 2015, 06:14:30 am »
I know there is risk of cap pop off, but I have used 16 and 20oz plastic soda bottles to finish a batch.

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Re: mason canning jars for bottling
« Reply #4 on: November 11, 2015, 06:43:08 am »
On a couple of occasions, I've used a 16 oz. plastic vinegar bottle and that has thinner walls than the pop bottle.  Before screwing the cap on, I squeeze all the excess air out and this gives me an idea of how the carbonation is coming along.  Never had any issues with it.
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Offline grainy one

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Re: mason canning jars for bottling
« Reply #5 on: November 11, 2015, 07:54:10 pm »
I really appreciate the responses. I have decided to go with plastic bottles. Don't know why I did not think of it myself.