In article >, gravesend10
@verizon.net says...
>
> On Fri, 23 Aug 2013 19:42:15 +0100, Janet > wrote:
>
> >In article >, gravesend10
> says...
> >>
> >> On Fri, 23 Aug 2013 15:47:55 +0100, Janet > wrote:
> >>
> >> >In article >,
> >> >says...
> >> >>
> >> >> On 22/08/2013 8:12 PM, Janet wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Can you pour all the jam into the jars and get tops on without spilling
> >> >> >> any at all? I can't.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Yes, I use a ss jug with a good lip. You could try a SS funnel (sold
> >> >> > for jam making)
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> I meant *all*, not most. I confess that I am not the neatest person. I
> >> >> have a SS canning funnel but I still get some drips.
> >> >
> >> > What are you pouring it into the funnel from?
> >> > I couldn't safely lift the full marmalade pan.
> >> >
> >> > I use a ladle to half fill the jug from the pan; so there's no
> >> >marmalade at all on the outside of the jug. I deliberately don't fill it
> >> >right up so it's not too heavy to manoeuvre easily..it has a good
> >> >pouring lip and I have a steady hand. No drips.
> >>
> >> You can also use a large funnel... easy o make one from a plastic
> >> gallon jug.
> >
> > Won't the heat of the marmalade soften or buckle it?
> >
> > Janet
>
> Nope. The plastic gallon vinegar jugs work well and they are food
> grade... gallon plastic milk jugs work too but that plastic is kind of
> thin and flimsy.
Have you actually done this with boiling jam?
Those containers are made for cold contents. If they can melt and
distort in a hot wash in a dishwasher, imagine marmalade, which boils
hotter than water.
> Plastic jugs also make great scoops.
I know. For cold stuff. I use them for wheat and bird seed.
> Anytime you
> need help with your jugs I'm your man! 
Already got a man, thanks, and lots and lots of jugs
Artemis