Re-using canning bath water
 

Hi,

This is my last question tonight, I promise! Is it ok to re-use the
water in the canning bath for processing another batch of jars?

Thanks,
Sara

Re-using canning bath water
 

Sara Gottlieb wrote:

> Hi,
>
> This is my last question tonight, I promise! Is it ok to re-use the
> water in the canning bath for processing another batch of jars?
>
> Thanks,
> Sara

I reuse mine all day while I'm canning. Maybe even a second day. But
after that (even tho I have soft water in the house) I get deposits on
the jars. Nothing dangerous in that, just icky white stuff around the
jars.
Edrena

Re-using canning bath water
 

Sara Gottlieb wrote:

> Is it ok to re-use the water in the canning bath for processing
> another batch of jars?
>
> Thanks, Sara


Yes.

Re-using canning bath water
 

Sara Gottlieb wrote:

> Is it ok to re-use the water in the canning bath for processing
> another batch of jars?
>
> Thanks, Sara


Yes.

Re-using canning bath water
 

The Joneses wrote:

> Sara Gottlieb wrote:

>>This is my last question tonight, I promise! Is it ok to re-use the
>>water in the canning bath for processing another batch of jars?
>
> I reuse mine all day while I'm canning. Maybe even a second day. But
> after that (even tho I have soft water in the house) I get deposits on
> the jars. Nothing dangerous in that, just icky white stuff around the
> jars.

Throw a little white vinegar in there. Takes care of the white stuff.

Pastorio

Re-using canning bath water
 

The Joneses wrote:

> Sara Gottlieb wrote:

>>This is my last question tonight, I promise! Is it ok to re-use the
>>water in the canning bath for processing another batch of jars?
>
> I reuse mine all day while I'm canning. Maybe even a second day. But
> after that (even tho I have soft water in the house) I get deposits on
> the jars. Nothing dangerous in that, just icky white stuff around the
> jars.

Throw a little white vinegar in there. Takes care of the white stuff.

Pastorio

Re-using canning bath water
 

In article > ,
(Sara Gottlieb) wrote:

> Hi,
>
> This is my last question tonight, I promise! Is it ok to re-use the
> water in the canning bath for processing another batch of jars?
>
> Thanks,
> Sara

I do. And usually need to add water to the kettle to bring the level
back up.
--
-Barb, <www.jamlady.eboard.com> An update on 7/4/04.

Re-using canning bath water
 

In article > ,
(Sara Gottlieb) wrote:

> Hi,
>
> This is my last question tonight, I promise! Is it ok to re-use the
> water in the canning bath for processing another batch of jars?
>
> Thanks,
> Sara

I do. And usually need to add water to the kettle to bring the level
back up.
--
-Barb, <www.jamlady.eboard.com> An update on 7/4/04.

Re-using canning bath water
 

In article >, The Joneses
> wrote:

> Sara Gottlieb wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > This is my last question tonight, I promise! Is it ok to re-use the
> > water in the canning bath for processing another batch of jars?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Sara
>
> I reuse mine all day while I'm canning. Maybe even a second day. But
> after that (even tho I have soft water in the house) I get deposits on
> the jars. Nothing dangerous in that, just icky white stuff around the
> jars.
> Edrena

A glug of vinegar in the kettle is your friend, Edrena. Even if I use
soft water.
--
-Barb, <www.jamlady.eboard.com> An update on 7/4/04.

Re-using canning bath water
 

In article >, "Bob (this one)"
> wrote:

> The Joneses wrote:
> >. Nothing dangerous in that, just icky white stuff around the
> > jars.
>
> Throw a little white vinegar in there. Takes care of the white stuff.
>
> Pastorio
>

What are you doing up at 4:00 a.m.? Or maybe I don't REALLY want to
know.
--
-Barb, <www.jamlady.eboard.com> An update on 7/4/04.

Re-using canning bath water
 

In article >, "Bob (this one)"
> wrote:

> The Joneses wrote:
> >. Nothing dangerous in that, just icky white stuff around the
> > jars.
>
> Throw a little white vinegar in there. Takes care of the white stuff.
>
> Pastorio
>

What are you doing up at 4:00 a.m.? Or maybe I don't REALLY want to
know.
--
-Barb, <www.jamlady.eboard.com> An update on 7/4/04.

Re-using canning bath water
 

Melba's Jammin' wrote:

> In article >, "Bob (this one)"
> > wrote:
>
>>The Joneses wrote:
>>
>>>Nothing dangerous in that, just icky white stuff around the
>>>jars.
>>
>>Throw a little white vinegar in there. Takes care of the white stuff.
>>
>>Pastorio
>>
> What are you doing up at 4:00 a.m.? Or maybe I don't REALLY want to
> know.

Writers never sleep. Finishing up an article and making sure that the
tea plantations are prosperous.

I slept once in the late 90's and missed a lot. Broke that habit even
easier than quitting smoking.

Pastorio

Re-using canning bath water
 

Melba's Jammin' > wrote in message >...
> In article >, The Joneses
> > wrote:
>
> > Sara Gottlieb wrote:
> >
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > This is my last question tonight, I promise! Is it ok to re-use the
> > > water in the canning bath for processing another batch of jars?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Sara
> >
> > I reuse mine all day while I'm canning. Maybe even a second day. But
> > after that (even tho I have soft water in the house) I get deposits on
> > the jars. Nothing dangerous in that, just icky white stuff around the
> > jars.
> > Edrena
>
> A glug of vinegar in the kettle is your friend, Edrena. Even if I use
> soft water.

OK, the vinegar trick I know - what do you do for the rust colour? I
just made 2 batches of jam, one after the other, and reused the water
in the BWB. I guess my canner rack is rustier than I thought, because
now there's a rust colour on all the jars. I'm gonna toss the rack,
maybe even the canner, but how do I get the rust deposit off the jars?

Kathi

Re-using canning bath water
 

Melba's Jammin' > wrote in message >...
> In article >, The Joneses
> > wrote:
>
> > Sara Gottlieb wrote:
> >
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > This is my last question tonight, I promise! Is it ok to re-use the
> > > water in the canning bath for processing another batch of jars?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Sara
> >
> > I reuse mine all day while I'm canning. Maybe even a second day. But
> > after that (even tho I have soft water in the house) I get deposits on
> > the jars. Nothing dangerous in that, just icky white stuff around the
> > jars.
> > Edrena
>
> A glug of vinegar in the kettle is your friend, Edrena. Even if I use
> soft water.

OK, the vinegar trick I know - what do you do for the rust colour? I
just made 2 batches of jam, one after the other, and reused the water
in the BWB. I guess my canner rack is rustier than I thought, because
now there's a rust colour on all the jars. I'm gonna toss the rack,
maybe even the canner, but how do I get the rust deposit off the jars?

Kathi

Re-using canning bath water
 

In article >,
(Kathi) wrote:
(snippage)
> > > I reuse mine all day while I'm canning. Maybe even a second day.
> > > But after that (even tho I have soft water in the house) I get
> > > deposits on the jars. Nothing dangerous in that, just icky white
> > > stuff around the jars. Edrena

> > A glug of vinegar in the kettle is your friend, Edrena. Even if I use
> > soft water.
>
> OK, the vinegar trick I know - what do you do for the rust colour? I
> just made 2 batches of jam, one after the other, and reused the water
> in the BWB. I guess my canner rack is rustier than I thought, because
> now there's a rust colour on all the jars. I'm gonna toss the rack,
> maybe even the canner, but how do I get the rust deposit off the jars?
>
> Kathi

Eeew. A mild abrasive? Baking soda? ZUD? (It's a rust remover
powder/maybe liquid.
--
-Barb, <www.jamlady.eboard.com> An update on 7/4/04.

Re-using canning bath water
 

In article >,
(Kathi) wrote:
(snippage)
> > > I reuse mine all day while I'm canning. Maybe even a second day.
> > > But after that (even tho I have soft water in the house) I get
> > > deposits on the jars. Nothing dangerous in that, just icky white
> > > stuff around the jars. Edrena

> > A glug of vinegar in the kettle is your friend, Edrena. Even if I use
> > soft water.
>
> OK, the vinegar trick I know - what do you do for the rust colour? I
> just made 2 batches of jam, one after the other, and reused the water
> in the BWB. I guess my canner rack is rustier than I thought, because
> now there's a rust colour on all the jars. I'm gonna toss the rack,
> maybe even the canner, but how do I get the rust deposit off the jars?
>
> Kathi

Eeew. A mild abrasive? Baking soda? ZUD? (It's a rust remover
powder/maybe liquid.
--
-Barb, <www.jamlady.eboard.com> An update on 7/4/04.

Re-using canning bath water
 

Kathi wrote:
> Melba's Jammin' > wrote in message >...
>
>>In article >, The Joneses
> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Sara Gottlieb wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>Hi,
>>>>
>>>>This is my last question tonight, I promise! Is it ok to re-use the
>>>>water in the canning bath for processing another batch of jars?
>>>>
>>>>Thanks,
>>>>Sara
>>>
>>>I reuse mine all day while I'm canning. Maybe even a second day. But
>>>after that (even tho I have soft water in the house) I get deposits on
>>>the jars. Nothing dangerous in that, just icky white stuff around the
>>>jars.
>>>Edrena
>>
>>A glug of vinegar in the kettle is your friend, Edrena. Even if I use
>>soft water.
>
>
> OK, the vinegar trick I know - what do you do for the rust colour? I
> just made 2 batches of jam, one after the other, and reused the water
> in the BWB. I guess my canner rack is rustier than I thought, because
> now there's a rust colour on all the jars. I'm gonna toss the rack,
> maybe even the canner, but how do I get the rust deposit off the jars?
>
> Kathi
Had the same problem until I found a stainless rack on the web. Run
water in the sink, about lukewarm, use one of those scrubber things, not
the metal one but the green tightly woven plastic one. Got the rust and
calcium deposits right off. Just don't mess about with the lid.

George

Re-using canning bath water
 

Kathi wrote:
> Melba's Jammin' > wrote in message >...
>
>>In article >, The Joneses
> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Sara Gottlieb wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>Hi,
>>>>
>>>>This is my last question tonight, I promise! Is it ok to re-use the
>>>>water in the canning bath for processing another batch of jars?
>>>>
>>>>Thanks,
>>>>Sara
>>>
>>>I reuse mine all day while I'm canning. Maybe even a second day. But
>>>after that (even tho I have soft water in the house) I get deposits on
>>>the jars. Nothing dangerous in that, just icky white stuff around the
>>>jars.
>>>Edrena
>>
>>A glug of vinegar in the kettle is your friend, Edrena. Even if I use
>>soft water.
>
>
> OK, the vinegar trick I know - what do you do for the rust colour? I
> just made 2 batches of jam, one after the other, and reused the water
> in the BWB. I guess my canner rack is rustier than I thought, because
> now there's a rust colour on all the jars. I'm gonna toss the rack,
> maybe even the canner, but how do I get the rust deposit off the jars?
>
> Kathi
Had the same problem until I found a stainless rack on the web. Run
water in the sink, about lukewarm, use one of those scrubber things, not
the metal one but the green tightly woven plastic one. Got the rust and
calcium deposits right off. Just don't mess about with the lid.

George

Re-using canning bath water
 

Kathi wrote:

> Melba's Jammin' > wrote in message >...
> > In article >, The Joneses
> > > wrote:
> >
> > > Sara Gottlieb wrote:
> > >
> > > > Hi,
> > > >
> > > > This is my last question tonight, I promise! Is it ok to re-use the
> > > > water in the canning bath for processing another batch of jars?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks,
> > > > Sara
> > >
> > > I reuse mine all day while I'm canning. Maybe even a second day. But
> > > after that (even tho I have soft water in the house) I get deposits on
> > > the jars. Nothing dangerous in that, just icky white stuff around the
> > > jars.
> > > Edrena
> >
> > A glug of vinegar in the kettle is your friend, Edrena. Even if I use
> > soft water.
>
> OK, the vinegar trick I know - what do you do for the rust colour? I
> just made 2 batches of jam, one after the other, and reused the water
> in the BWB. I guess my canner rack is rustier than I thought, because
> now there's a rust colour on all the jars. I'm gonna toss the rack,
> maybe even the canner, but how do I get the rust deposit off the jars?
>
> Kathi

Had that problem too when I used the littler canner, made of "stainless steel" and chrome plated cake rake. Learned quick to
remove the rack while it was still hot and let it dry off so it wouldn't rust. My alum giant canner, just gets discolored. I take
my glasses off and don't look too closely. And never leave leftover lids in their hot water overnight. They'll rust even quicker.

Edrena