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Had a go preserving some of my chilis in a Le Parfait jar. Jar's been through a waterbath so there is a vacuum in the jar.... the vacuum is so strong that I can't get the lid off! Any hints anyone? 
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Either pierce a hole in the lid - Stab a sharp pointed knife into it!! OR
Boil some water, pour it into a cereal, or similar bowl. Invert the jar so that the lid (ONLY) is in the water. Leave for a few seconds. Then try opening the jar. Do not leave in the water too long or it will heat the glass and defeat the object.
Heat expands the lid and it should be easier to get off. Hope that helps. Sanjo -
bang it sharply, lid down flat, on the floor ... maybe a couple of timesAll gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.Comment
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Thanks Sanjo - it's a glass lid though. TS I will give it a go.Comment
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also try opening it while wearing a rubber gloveAll gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.Comment
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I knock the lid hard side on, on a strong surface to break the seal - same principle as TSComment
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I have had the same problem. Both times I have resorted to a thin edged screwdriver carefully prising the lid away from the rubber seal. I am going to try Sanjo's inverted hot water method though.There is a war going on for your mind. If you are thinking you are winning.Comment
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Get a man in?
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Major problem down this way. I use a very thin bladed knife to break the seal between the rubber and the glass but you can buy something similar, a proper le Parfait gizmo, costs about 4 euros, to get the lids open.TonyF, Dordogne 24220Comment
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I have googled this with no luck, any clues where to get one, TonyF?Originally posted by TonyF View PostThere is a war going on for your mind. If you are thinking you are winning.Comment
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Hi
Go with Vicky....it works every time....a sharp tap on the side of the lid...or tap the side of the lid then you wont loose anything....use wood or a wooden surface...you wont brake the glass then, and can use it again...Comment
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It is easy the sealing ring has a Tab on it --you just pull that quite hard--it stretches the rubber and breaks the sealOriginally posted by stupot View PostHad a go preserving some of my chilis in a Le Parfait jar. Jar's been through a waterbath so there is a vacuum in the jar.... the vacuum is so strong that I can't get the lid off! Any hints anyone?Comment
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Crazy dangerous ideas---It is easy the sealing ring has a Tab on it --you just pull that quite hard--it stretches the rubber and breaks the seal---why do you think sealing rings have Tabs on-----the instructions are on the Le Parfaite site as wellLast edited by Angelique; 31-10-2011, 06:04 PM.Comment
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Never really thought about the tab, assumed it was to help pull the seal ring off the lid so it can be washed. Will look on the Le Parfait site as have just indulged in some jars from Lakeland!Originally posted by Angelique View PostTo see a world in a grain of sand
And a heaven in a wild flowerComment
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