How do you use a ball sure tight band Tool?

You may also ask, "Can you reuse ball tight lids?"

The simple answer to this question is no. Canning lids can only be used once. If your jars don't seal properly the first time, then you must put new lids onto your jars. You should not reuse your lids year after year, however tempting that may seem to be in order to save some money.

What is fingertip tight? finger-tight. Adjective. (Not comparable) As tight as one can make by the strength of one’s fingers without the need for any tools, that is, without any special equipment.

Consider this: How tight can you close canning jars?

According to So Easy to Preserve: "When you use two-piece lids, place your treated lid on the filled container, center it and then hold it in place using your fingers. Next, screw the band down to the desired position. After processing, these lids should not need to be tightened.

How can you open a vacuum seal?

Vacuum seals can sometimes be formed when a heated pan cools with its lid on.

1. Place the pan back on the stove.
2. Slowly heat the pan on low heat so that the air in the pan expands.
3. Wait for the seal's to come loose. Once the heated air expands, the lid should come off easily.