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SnakePlissken
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Last Couple of Questions...
#14506590 - 05/24/11 08:19 PM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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... and I'm ready to go. I've searched the boards for my answers to my specific questions, but I've only found a couple which somewhat help. I've just got a couple final question before I can feel confident, but not cocky, going into this thing. These questions have to do with steam boiling in a normal pot/lid. 1. I only have enough room in my pot for around 6-7 jars, but I will be sterilizing two sets of ten from two syringes (B+ and PF Albino). So would I be able to do two sets with 5 stacked on 5, or maybe 4 stacked on 6 - 10 at a time? 2. I've seen people say you can stack while steaming in a pot, but would this hurt the process? Since the top of the bottom jars and the bottom of the top jars would essentially not be getting touched by the steam itself. 3. If I do stack should I stick with the standard 90min? 4. Last question - I know the lids should be tight, but not "super tight" while sterilizing. But, should I make them "super tight" after boiling, say once I have them in my glove box? Or should I just leave them alone? Thanks guys. I appreciate all the input you've had over the last few days. I'm really committed to getting this right, which is why I'm asking specific questions. Thanks again everyone.
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audiophoenix
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Yes you can stack, as long as they all fit in there and aren't sitting sideways. 90 minutes steaming should be fine as long as you start counting once the water begins to boil. When I did PF Tek I used to tighten them all the way then unscrew about 1/2 turn. Then once they have cooled I pull them out and tighten them the rest of the way while the foil was still on. After a while I just skipped this step all together and found no difference. I never saw the real purpose, the metal rings get plenty hot enough to sterilize any bugs in the lid area and I have never gotten a contam using PF Tek. That said you should probably loosen them for the first few times just so you know you are eliminating all possible culprits for failure.
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RogueTrippeR
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Re: Last Couple of Questions... [Re: audiophoenix]
#14506671 - 05/24/11 08:33 PM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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I have only PCed my jars but I do stack them and tighten them after they cool as soon as I open the PC before removing foil as audiophoenix stated. You keep the lids slightly loose so it will allow pressure to escape while it heats up.
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SnakePlissken
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Re: Last Couple of Questions... [Re: RogueTrippeR]
#14506696 - 05/24/11 08:36 PM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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Thanks guys. And audio sweet Total Recall avi, I watched that movie the first time I ate mushrooms, my friend threw-up everywhere when he saw Queed - the stomach guy.
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audiophoenix
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hah thanks, good story, and good luck
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