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Roger Tonkin · 02-10-2010, 07:47 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening

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"Moonraker" wrote in message
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I always have a problem opening Klner jars, the type with a glass lid.
Releasing the vacuum can be a PITA, the problem is one can easily chip the
lid or bottle rim. Has anyone found an easy fool proof way of opening them?
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IME, it's often that the lid is glued on by dried syrup. I usually put the
neck area under a hot running tap for 15-30 secs to remove any excess. Then
lever off the lid with a blunt knife. I've never had the problem with
chipping.
Graham

Exactly my approach, though I always wipe the tops and rubber rings
before sealing, so there should not be any sticky syrup! I use a blunt
knite or lare wide screwdriver. I may damage the rubber ring this way,
but I've never chipped the glass.

Roger T