How to Use a Brake Bleeder to Vacuum Seal Dehydrated Food in a Jar for Food Storage

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Thanks for watching! I segmented out this video from the longer 4 ways to vacuum seal for those who want to learn just about using a brake bleeder. LEt me know if you have any questions below!

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[@lindachinn8192]

Did you put a oxygen absorber in the jar ?

[@katiejofranks5137]

thank you for mentioning to take a second lid, invert it, and set it on top. That was the solution to my problem.

[@brendastratton1306]

Darcy, a little hint I learned from Rain Country to make using the brake bleeder easier to pump is to place it against the table or counter and then just push against it, so you don't have to squeeze the handles. I have arthritis in my hands, so it's almost impossible for me to pump the brake bleeder the normal way. (Sometimes I get my son to do it, too...haha.)

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Much better option to have your son do it :D :D :D

[@brendastratton1306]

@@ThePurposefulPantry I quite agree! 🤣

[@jojow8416]

I was going to recommend the same method. I too saw this from Heidi on Rain Country and now do not need my husband's help.

[@donnazack]

I wanted to tell you I purchased a Brake bleeder pump about a year ago, but I took extra parts from one of my old vacuum sealers and cut off one end of the hose and modified it to fit the brake bleeder. Now I don't have to hold it on because it has the end of the original part of the vacuum sealer attached to the end of the hose.

[@tennesseeterri]

When I use my brake bleeder I put it on my hip and pump. That is the easiest way I have found to do it. I do not get nearly as tired that way.

[@JustCookIt813]

Thank you for showing how to use the break bleaders

[@nikkibonbon1600]

Great video. I bought a brake bleeder because my husband can't find where he put our brand new food saver. And I don't want to spend the money for another one. We got it new from a yard sale. I'm like but I have to vacuum seal now! Lol

[@leal536]

This was great. I am not off grid but it is something that I will keep in mind for the near future in the event we lose power or SHTF.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Glad it helped!

[@curtiscf1986]

If you are handy, and mechanical like me.... Just take a hose, hook it to the brake booster on your car or truck...then start the vehicle. Instant, easy vacuum strong enough to seal these... and won’t hurt your car. Also, Vacuum is measured in “Hg” which is “inches of mercury” not PSI.

[@sandraertley8081]

I, ve seen this before but they laid the handle against the counter and pushed the handle. You don't get tired pumping. That, I can do.😊

[@happyheidishow-2s268]

Could you please show what you meant by using two lids, or inverting of? I got really confused, lol.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I'll do better by showing you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3PCioCsrqt-ZqM

[@happyheidishow-2s268]

The Purposeful Pantry thank you so much!!

[@amarket1347]

I made it to 15psi and my hand is screaming. But like you said I'm glad I have it if we need it

[@brusselsprout5851]

I have a vacuum sealer but read from comments using the jar sealer option puts a lot of wear onto the machine. I don’t want to do that so I’m going manual with dry goods. I wonder if you know if the machine’s tip and tubing will work with the brake bleeder? By the way, thank you for this short & sweet tutorial. Versus the rambling, prattling lengthy versions about this of another who causes my eyeballs roll back into my head. 🤪 👍🏻

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

If you can attach that to a brake bleeder - then go for it. But I don't have a way to know that. The brake bleeder comes with tips to use so that you don't need to use the machine for any reason.

[@brusselsprout5851]

Thank you. Your information is helpful and especially being new at this telling us about how to store powder goods with a barrier is very helpful/preemptive.

[@CircleCityCarnivore]

The tube that came with my lid sealers did not fit on the brake bleeder. So, I cut the end off of one end of the lid sealer hose and, after a bit of manipulation, it slid perfectly into the end of the brake bleeder hose. Perfect seal between the two hoses!

[@iknowheis]

😳🤪😆

[@CircleCityCarnivore]

2 questions. I haven't found answers to any where. 1) For long term storage do you put rings on too or keep them off? 2) You said between 15-20 psi is what you're going for, but Is more than 20 psi okay? I heard somewhere else that the stronger the vacuum the better.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Rings on for dry goods, off for canning. It's fine going higher as long as you don't break your jar :D Yes, it's fine.

[@CircleCityCarnivore]

@@ThePurposefulPantry Thank you so much! I've been looking all over for this info!

[@vw7616]

Thank you!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You're welcome!

[@davidj.kester7979]

i have figer out. war you open the red box and pot your finger go up one get that one. ok see farst if the hose that come what the sealers fits it. and you will not have to hold it and you can us two hands to pump. i did not do it this way the farst go round. oh i wish i could reed and right better. thanks again David

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Thanks for the tip - however, it was larger than the hole, so wouldn't fit.

[@Kendrv01]

When you can and Vacuum Seal Onions in a glass jar and the jar is sealed after the lid is sealed tight after picking up the jar by the lid. Is it normal to still smell a slight scent of the Onions from the jar?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

The vacuum process is pulling out air, so you may smell it that way .

[@redvamp28]

I did powder often and never put a barrier and no problem.

[@dorawhisman515]

I used paper barrier(top of ball jars) with my electric food saver vacuuming powder ingredients(flour). Ruined two machines. Never again.

[@dorinadolotov4010]

I'm having trouble with getting the pump past 0, I'm so confused what I'm doing wrong. any tips?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I don't know of all that you are trying, but it's important that the nozzle is perpendicular in the hole - not slightly tilted in order to get a perfect seal.

[@tennesseeterri]

I have a lot of jars, some old and some new. Some of the older jars will not seal no matter what you do to them. if the jar will not seal try a different lid. If that doesn't work try a different jar.

[@leann5213]

Do you get a good lasting seal? I’ve been using a small handheld and it lets go in a day or two. It vacs, but then let’s go.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Depends on a few factors, but I have recently switched to an all in one handheld that works much better.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

And yes. A brake bleeder works better than anything equal in price.

[@SharonThorpe-AMSOIL-Dealer]

Do you have a link to a good one please.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

The links are always in the description box. I'm assuming you mean brake bleeder - this is the one I'm using: Brake Bleeder: amzn.to/2ZmzZAu (amazon affiliate link)

[@dwaynewampler9661]

I’m a subscriber and I would like to be entered for the dehydrating attachments. I would also like to see dehydration of winter squashes. Thank you.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I've got one for pureed pumpkin (from canned - but you can roast your squash to a puree, and start from here). kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWnUZmaobst_qLM

[@2Ryled]

I dried some veg but didn't have the break bleeder pump. Are they still good or do I have to throw them out? They are 3weeks old.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You don't need any of it. Just an airtight container is enough. There are tools that are helpful, but they are not necessary.

[@2Ryled]

@@ThePurposefulPantry thank you. I didn't know if I should throw it out. Husband finally gave me his break bleeder tool and got the tops needed to remove the air thank you for your help and vids. I didn't know how to vacuum seal correctly

[@linannskillings5050]

So if u do all thst, u should not be able to pull lid off at all with just fingers right

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

correct

[@lindacrowe433]

Where did you say to get the jar attachment?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Link in the description - I bought them off Amazon

[@missbeahaven1935]

Why can you only do dry goods?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Because you can't can with this - it's not meant for storing liquids to make shelf stable. They'd still need to be refrigerated.

[@missbeahaven1935]

@@ThePurposefulPantry I have seen other videos where they say you can! I'm not disagreeing with you, I just don't know what to do now! So, the only way to can something that's not a dry good is to boil it?

[@houstonlady1]

I sterlized my jars before using. Was I supposed to?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

It's not going to hurt anything to have done so.

[@brendajones7429]

What brand is the small handheld?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Foodsaver

[@888angelp]

Hi! Can you use the hand held food saver to seal the dry goods in jars? Thanks :) I just found you and subscribed :)

[@sonomasyrah]

Which brand is your brake bleeder?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

There is a link in the description box

[@nancymweasel6561]

So you can restore oxygen absorbers?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

NO> kzbin.info/www/bejne/npaqenVvhaiAmJY