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Post by Dramatwist on Nov 14, 2018 16:02:40 GMT -5
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Post by SCF Dan on Nov 14, 2018 16:04:31 GMT -5
I do not.
But, I do use those canisters to store tobacco in tins that are not sealed (e.g., Peretti and HU tobaccos).
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Post by Dramatwist on Nov 14, 2018 16:10:04 GMT -5
I do not. But, I do use those canisters to store tobacco in tins that are not sealed (e.g., Peretti and HU tobaccos). ...good tip SCF Dan ... the size I have on hand are perfectly proportioned for that application...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2018 16:11:31 GMT -5
I think it all depends on how well you seal-it Martin. I think this one may come with a flexible type plastic washer (maybe...). I wouldn't think so for a cellar type of storage, but I would for a pipe tobacco blend that you would be burning on a daily basis. You could always throw a Boveda humidity bag in there for the fun of it bovedainc.com/store/Just a thought...
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Post by Dramatwist on Nov 14, 2018 16:15:55 GMT -5
I think it all depends on how well you seal-it Martin. I think this one may come with a flexible type plastic washer (maybe...). I wouldn't think so for a cellar type of storage, but I would for a pipe tobacco blend that you would be burning on a daily basis. You could always throw a Boveda humidity bag in there for the fun of it bovedainc.com/store/Just a thought... You may be right, Mark... my usual routine is Mason/Bell glass jars, but I noticed several of these in our kitchen that were not being used, and I have a lot of Balkan Supreme on hand...
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Post by McWiggins on Nov 14, 2018 16:20:35 GMT -5
It might be OK but its plastic. I'd rather glass as its inert so it wont interact with my tobacco. For those that enjoy soda, its just better in a glass bottle. That makes me feel better about storing my tobacco in glass. I'm a big fan of mason jars. Cheap, all sorts of shapes and sizes and the lids are easily and cheaply replaced as the rubber seal deteriorates over time. Not saying its the best, just a personal opinion. There are glass jars like the one listed that the rubber ring can easily be replaced as well though.
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Post by Legend Lover on Nov 14, 2018 16:28:41 GMT -5
We've glass ones like that from IKEA. I was wondering the same thing.
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 14, 2018 16:30:10 GMT -5
I have tried every type of jar like that and I don't trust any of them for cellaring. My test : I put about half a jar of warm water with a couple of drops of dish soap in the subject jar and shake it. If it doesn't leak you have a winner. Only Ball and Mason jars pass the test. I do use these for blends I am smoking from. Douwe Egberts coffee jars pass the test with cold water, and the coffee isn't bad either. Warm water pushes the top up.
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Post by Dramatwist on Nov 14, 2018 16:32:20 GMT -5
We've glass ones like that from IKEA. I was wondering the same thing. ...I would suspect that if they are glass, they would be OK... those seals seem good as long as you make sure of the uniformity...
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Post by Dramatwist on Nov 14, 2018 16:33:30 GMT -5
I have tried every type of jar like that and I don't trust any of them for cellaring. My test : I put about half a jar of warm water with a couple of drops of dish soap in the subject jar and shake it. If it doesn't leak you have a winner. Only Ball and Mason jars pass the test. I do use these for blends I am smoking from. Douwe Egberts coffee jars pass the test with cold water, and the coffee isn't bad either. Warm water pushes the top up. ...good baseline test, Ron...
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Post by trailboss on Nov 14, 2018 16:43:47 GMT -5
I wouldn’t have a problem stacking my sealed mason jars inside it.
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Post by That Falls Guy on Nov 14, 2018 16:50:01 GMT -5
To answer your question, NO!
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Post by trailboss on Nov 14, 2018 17:10:38 GMT -5
I really like Amazon reviews, if you see a common complaint among the reviewers, caveat emptor.
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Post by mwps70 on Nov 14, 2018 17:54:26 GMT -5
I have all of my samples that I have acquired from shows in one of those but I wouldn't trust it for long term storage...only ball jars for me. I have dropped some open round tins in that style for temporary storage if they are open and I am out of jars or I plan on smoking the tin quick enough to not jar.
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Post by Cramptholomew on Nov 14, 2018 18:20:34 GMT -5
I read somewhere, not that long ago, that someone lost a bunch of bulk tobacco from storing in those. I imagine the glass ones with clamp and rubber seal would work better. Ones like these: Anchor Hocking 38-Ounce Glass Jar with Hermes Clamp Top Lid, Set of 4 www.amazon.com/dp/B00FRH04VG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_v2k7Bb840ZPXFEdit: stacking these kind would not be good, obviously.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Nov 14, 2018 18:22:21 GMT -5
Well, I guess I'm the odd ball here...I've been using those exact containers for about 5 years now...no leakage, no complaints and the McClelland 5100 that is in 1 of those has aged very nicely as has AJ's #1. I've used ceramic jars also with the bail tops and silicon gaskets and the tobacco in those age just fine too. So, I'm gonna go with what I've seen work for me. By the way, take a look at the containers P&C has been selling and giving away as promotional for Rocky Patel tobacco...yup, same thing...P&C sells them for $15.00, I got them at Walmart for a whole lot less. Good luck which ever way you go.
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Post by Baboo on Nov 14, 2018 18:47:18 GMT -5
Nope... Mason jars (best), bar none... Had mold experience with clamp jars...
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Post by Legend Lover on Nov 14, 2018 18:50:28 GMT -5
Nope... Mason jars (best), bar none... Had mold experience with clamp jars... I would have thought that clamp jars would have a tighter seal than mason jars. Interesting...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2018 19:19:09 GMT -5
I think it all depends on how well you seal-it Martin. I think this one may come with a flexible type plastic washer (maybe...). I wouldn't think so for a cellar type of storage, but I would for a pipe tobacco blend that you would be burning on a daily basis. You could always throw a Boveda humidity bag in there for the fun of it bovedainc.com/store/Just a thought... You may be right, Mark... my usual routine is Mason/Bell glass jars, but I noticed several of these in our kitchen that were not being used, and I have a lot of Balkan Supreme on hand... ...Well, if its a matter of being slightly overstocked on the BS, I can shoot you my mailing addy here in Bend, OR to resolve your issue Martin If the containers you've noticed unused in your kitchen are glass, and the seal is tight, you shouldn't have a problem with putting-up your BS. I guess another suggestion would be to looking into Mylar bags and removing the oxygen from those bags for a tight seal. I would think that one would receive some good age with these bags, as long as it does not puncture along the way, and, the Mylar bag may be better to store too... I read somewhere, not that long ago, that someone lost a bunch of bulk tobacco from storing in those. I imagine the glass ones with clamp and rubber seal would work better. Ones like these: Anchor Hocking 38-Ounce Glass Jar with Hermes Clamp Top Lid, Set of 4 www.amazon.com/dp/B00FRH04VG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_v2k7Bb840ZPXFEdit: stacking these kind would not be good, obviously. Nice looking jars Jason!
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Post by kxg on Nov 14, 2018 19:20:17 GMT -5
Nope... Mason jars (best), bar none... Had mold experience with clamp jars... I would have thought that clamp jars would have a tighter seal than mason jars. Interesting... Depends. There are clamp lids then there are clamp lids. Some are built more for decoration, some are built for serious canning, and likely everything in between.
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 15, 2018 12:24:21 GMT -5
We've glass ones like that from IKEA. I was wondering the same thing. ...I would suspect that if they are glass, they would be OK... those seals seem good as long as you make sure of the uniformity... I have tested the ikea jars. Dry tobacco.
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 15, 2018 12:29:39 GMT -5
I would have thought that clamp jars would have a tighter seal than mason jars. Interesting... Depends. There are clamp lids then there are clamp lids. Some are built more for decoration, some are built for serious canning, and likely everything in between. If you buy the very best clamp top jars, maybe one in 10 will work as designed. And none are good enough for long term, (more than a few months) storage.
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 15, 2018 12:32:00 GMT -5
Well, I guess I'm the odd ball here...I've been using those exact containers for about 5 years now...no leakage, no complaints and the McClelland 5100 that is in 1 of those has aged very nicely as has AJ's #1. I've used ceramic jars also with the bail tops and silicon gaskets and the tobacco in those age just fine too. So, I'm gonna go with what I've seen work for me. By the way, take a look at the containers P&C has been selling and giving away as promotional for Rocky Patel tobacco...yup, same thing...P&C sells them for $15.00, I got them at Walmart for a whole lot less. Good luck which ever way you go. y If you have high humidity outside the jar, it will not dry out regardless of the seal.
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Post by chasingembers on Nov 16, 2018 1:02:59 GMT -5
I've had tobacco dry out in the acrylic and the glass bail top jars. Ball Mason jars are all I use now.
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Post by monbla256 on Nov 16, 2018 1:34:50 GMT -5
I prefer the ones made of glass. I feel they have better seals and there is no possibility of neg. interaction between the tobacco and the plastic. They are good for "active" use rather than multi year use for cellaring.
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Post by PhantomWolf on Nov 16, 2018 1:45:54 GMT -5
I had a couple of the glass jars with the orange'ish rubber gasket and (what I had inside) dried out over a couple months.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2018 3:13:44 GMT -5
In my opinion, don't trust plastic. Use glass Ball jars for long term storage and Fido bail top jars for tobaccos you are dipping into frequently.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2018 5:12:59 GMT -5
The only jars I use for long term tobacco storage are Ball or Mason jars. Never had an issue with either, so why ask for trouble. Good luck Martin
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Nov 16, 2018 7:14:44 GMT -5
plastic is the only problem I can see, I personally would like glass
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Post by smellthehatfirst on Nov 16, 2018 17:59:29 GMT -5
You can get a Bormioli Rocco jar in the same size for a similar price at The Container Store or your local Wal-Mart.
They're made of glass, and they're intended for canning, so you know they keep a good seal.
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