Canning jar lids

Ruth_10 · April 19, 2009

Anybody used the new lids from Kerr? Instead of the bronze/gold finish they are now "brushed silver." This is part of their 125th Anniversary:

"This spring, Ball will also release a series of anniversary products for fresh preserving and storage:
In addition to the anniversary products, Ball will also update their lids on all fresh preserving jars which will feature a brushed silver finish for a sleek, new design."

I am wondering if the quality these new ones is the same, since I think these new ones cost less than the old ones. Or is the change purely cosmetic?

I might try to find some of the old style even though they cost a bit more. I think our local Ace Hardware still has some of the old style lids.

veggie babe · April 20, 2009

Ruth, I used the new lids putting up jelly and I could not tell any difference in them. Hope this helps.

here's to a good season,
neva

Polar_Lace · April 20, 2009

Thanks for that info, veggie babe. I was wondering about them too.
Do you think they'll be that color from now on?

~* Robin

cdbva · April 23, 2009

I hope they're not made of aluminum.

Christine

April 19, 2009	#1
Ruth_10 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MO z6a near St. Louis Posts: 1,349	Canning jar lids Anybody used the new lids from Kerr? Instead of the bronze/gold finish they are now "brushed silver." This is part of their 125th Anniversary: "This spring, Ball will also release a series of anniversary products for fresh preserving and storage: In addition to the anniversary products, Ball will also update their lids on all fresh preserving jars which will feature a brushed silver finish for a sleek, new design." I am wondering if the quality these new ones is the same, since I think these new ones cost less than the old ones. Or is the change purely cosmetic? I might try to find some of the old style even though they cost a bit more. I think our local Ace Hardware still has some of the old style lids. __________________ --Ruth Some say the glass half-full. Others say the glass is half-empty. To an engineer, it’s twice as big as it needs to be. Last edited by Ruth_10; April 19, 2009 at 04:31 PM.

April 20, 2009	#3
Polar_Lace Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Z8b, Texas Posts: 657	Thanks for that info, veggie babe. I was wondering about them too. Do you think they'll be that color from now on? ~* Robin __________________ It's not how many seeds you sow. Nor how many plants you transplant. It's about how many of them can survive your treatment of them.

April 20, 2009	#2
veggie babe Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: east texas Posts: 686	Ruth, I used the new lids putting up jelly and I could not tell any difference in them. Hope this helps. here's to a good season, neva

April 23, 2009	#4
cdbva Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Falls Church, VA Posts: 538	I hope they're not made of aluminum. Christine