Tips on Using the Brake Bleeder Pump for Vacuum Sealing

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[@tigeron21]

FOOD SAVER TIP BREAKING?.....NO MORE First I would like to compliment you on the detail that you go into. I am just starting to get into canning, so I am looking at things from a different perspective. It would seem to me that if you constantly insert your food saver tip and remove it that you will introduce a little wear each time you do so. I have what I think is a solution to this problem which will also make breaking these tips a thing of the past. Go to an aquarium supply place and get an air bleeder valve. You can get one with a male barb on each end with an exhaust port to let the air out. Or if you cannot find one like that then get one with a single barb and a exhaust port. If the latter then you will also have to get a barbed T connector. The idea is to put this bleeder between your brake bleeder pump and the food saver top. Now when finished vacuum sealing all you have to do is release the vacuum in the plastic hose with the turn of a thumb screw. No more food saver tips wearing out or breaking from repetitive inserting and removing from the food saver lid.

[@TheSunRiseKid]

tigeron21 I know exactly what you’re talking about because when I was in my teens I worked at two different pet stores! I specialized in the fish area...The fish room was always my favorite and I’ve had many fishtanks

[@anthonykenny2631]

Could we have a demonstration of this idea please?…or a picture?

[@juliemilliron849]

I bought one that is like you second one. I used it for sometime and then it stopped working. I could push the handle, but it was not doing anything. My husband took it apart and there is a rubber gasket type piece in there that got chewed up. My husban bought several at the hardware store and he said it was also not lubercated. I'm sorry if I am not describing this well. It comes down to it needed lubercation and a little rubber gasket. It works just fine now.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I thought you described it perfectly because I could picture just what you meant and that makes perfect sense. Thank you for sharing this piece of advice!

[@misskathy4931]

Thank you. Mine isn't working so will give it a try

[@jewelofwisdom8279]

@Julie Milliron could you indicate what rubber gasket piece you purchased? Thanks so much!

[@lovepugs05]

@@RainCountryHomestead what type of seals did your husband buy? I am about to get a kit, I have 2 food sealing machines that has died on me! I am not having very good luck with any of this! I just starting trying to vacuum sealing in 2020. Both machines sealed a few times and just will not seal now even the lids

[@sharonmayer4836]

Heidi your are a wealth of information. You go into such detail with your demonstrations. Im new to canning, preserving & food storage. I’m so glad I found your channel, even though I’m in Australia. Love all of your’s & Patrick’s valuable Knowledge & I’m so greatfull you share it so freely. Thank you.

[@dianacole7698]

Thank you so much for your very informative video. A while back, maybe about 2 months, I had seen a different video from someone else about vacuum ceiling jars. She was so super excited to show us a new item she had just received in the mail. It was the manual pump for the food saver tops. I was quite impressed and decided to look on Amazon to see if I could find one. I didn't have any trouble finding the kit with the manual pump so I put it in the cart with the intention of showing my husband and seeing what he thought about it. Several weeks passed and the product went from in the cart to putting it on hold. Then a few days ago I talked to my husband about it again and asked him if it would be okay to purchase the food saver manual kit. He said okay and ordered it from Amazon. It arrived today. So I thought I would go online and see if there were other videos available to watch that would give detailed instructions and tips on how to use it. I think that's how I found you LOL. I loved your video. And I think we will purchase a brake bleeder pump kit as a backup. Of course when I get something new I have to try it out on all kinds of stuff, so I went around the kitchen vacuum ceiling various jars that were full of anything from herbs, beans, to flour. Well I got a bit of a surprise when I tried the flour LOL. That's when I looked over a few of your other videos and found the one where you give advice on vacuum sealing flour in jars. Thank you so much!!!! Needless to say I had quite the cleanup job after trying to do it without the little paper towel in the top of the jar LOL.

[@stacyshomestead]

I have a food saver canister, that I use to seal commercial jars. I have found that sometimes the lug lids on the commercial jars need to be heated to soften the rubber to get a seal that lasts. So I just turn on my coffee pot and use the heating element on it to heat the lids. When the element is hot to the touch I just throw the lid on it, heat both sides for a few seconds(tell its hot but not to hot to handle).Then throw the lid on the jar real quick before it cools down, and seal. The seals will last. If you dont have a caffee pot a blow dryer would work, or a worm pan. You could Try that with the rubber on the tattlers it may work who knows.😊

[@ranoroger5568]

Hello, Heidi. Many thanks for the tip for using the brake bleeder pump to vacuum seal jars with a food saver jar attachment. Vacuum sealing in jars is an important part of my preparation plans, but I found with the food saver was hit and miss on achieving a seal. It is so much better to have an actual gauge to visualize the creation of the vacuum. I ordered the bleeder you linked, and I haven't had one fail yet. MANY THANKS!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

That is something I never think to say in my videos about the brake bleeder is how much I like having a gauge to see the progress so you know it is actually doing something and not just sitting there making a bunch of annoying noise to find out it did not work

[@Mmbohn1]

I’m so glad you showed us the break bleeder method along time ago because I just love it

[@josephg.3370]

I've created a play list those videos of yours that have information most pertinent to my interests and needs so I can revisit them more easily. You're one of my favorite KZbinrs.

[@juliemilliron849]

I must say I love the chamber I purchased from you. Thank you for making them. Please, thank Patrick for me also. I found a jar just a bit taller then what would fit, by just a bit. I put the top on the chamber and it sat ontop of the jar lid and I still tighten the lid to the chamber even though it was not sitting all the way down and it still sealed the jar.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

O great! Thank you Julie!

[@michellemitchell9204]

Brilliant. I was having problems doing this, but now I’ve sorted it after watching this video. 👍

[@franpaterno486]

I just got mr break brake bleeder yesterday going to use it today ❤❤ 👍👍👍

[@jeffcorvetti601]

You are fun to listen to. Thanks for the great video.

[@NS-pf2zc]

The amount of detail you go into is awesome. I am impressed with the vacuum chamber. I’m working backwards through what I have missed, but what a GREAT invention!!

[@maryc4804]

Just bought two off Amazon. Very excited to try it. Thank you for your knowledge! God bless you 🙏 ❤

[@job955]

Excellent demonstration of options, and, another excellent video. Heidi, that shade of aqua blue lookes fabulous on you. It is definately your color. Blessings!

[@victoriablanc761]

Interesting about 2 minutes b4 I came on looking for this video I went on amazon looking for one of these and the final cost with import fees etc was going to be almost 60 bucks. I thought I should check our local princess auto store so I went there and they sold their kits for 20 bucks. So I just bought one and I will pick it up tomorrow. We are in Canada. But it just shows that it's good to shop around first. Then of course I come to Heidi who is the ultimate authority on these babies. ty ty Heidi... without you I never would have known about these things and would still be struggling to get my piece of crap food saver vacuum sealer ones to work that never have despite trying every trick I could find.

[@propertydolphincoast9927]

Thank you for all your information. You are just amazing. I dont know how you find the time to share all this valuable information God bless you. 🙏

[@lindseydawn6548]

I am new to canning and I cannot tell you how helpful you have been. I have had absolutely no luck with the canning attachments for the food saver. I have tried everything! Double lids, hot lids, turning the rubber around, new lids, old lids - THEY DO NOT WORK! I am buying the chamber right now! Thanks so much for your wonderful content. God bless!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Which pump were you using? Brake bleeder or foodsaver? Or even something else?

[@lindseydawn6548]

I tried both and neither worked with the Food Saver canning attachments. Both the brake bleeder and the Food Saver both work well, so it has to be the attachments. I ordered the chamber from your Etsy shop that I intend to use with the brake bleeder.

[@47retta]

I found that i got better results when i pulled the hose off the lid, NOT pulling the lid off with the hose still attached.

[@TheKentuckylady717]

So am I very soon.....

[@lauragiddings2922]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. My husband and I bought this 3 years ago on Amazon and we are very happy with it. Also we need to be careful how you store it. Keep in a cool dry place. 😎

[@lindachandler2293]

Darn! Broke my brake bleeder! I had bought the cheapest one I could find, because I wanted to make sure I would use it enough to be worth it. For sure it was. It lasted 2 years. I just ordered a more durable model. Thanks Heidi for the great idea.

[@tealwoodclassics3914]

You are a blessing!!!!! I need those in my tool kit. "The ring tightening clamp you got to hold your tube to vacuum chamber." Dont know the correct name, but I know how to use it.....

[@murpheyslaw]

God is good! happy resurrection Sunday

[@MaiBGrowNLoco]

Bought my food saver lids yesterday they are in stock on their website! Bought brake bleeder yesterday as well from harbor freight… AND bought YOUR chamber from Etsy yesterday! Soooooo glad I found your page! Extremely informative! LOVE IT! Thank you! You’re a GEM! 💎 🙏🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Thank you!

[@milas1506]

you are the best! I learned sooo much ! I have never canned before and didn't know anyone who did. It's like having a big sister or Aunt one on one teaching me.. NIce! I

[@donnagrifford7142]

Thanks so much 4 sharing 2 help people! I also, Luv the scriptures that U always share! Blessings 2 U n Ur family! 🥰

[@Hanaboy100]

The malarkey! thank you for your amazing knowledge ❤ keep up the amazing work! 🎉

[@anitaculp683]

You are such a wealth of knowledge!! I am so happy to have found your channel recommended by Living traditions homestead. It’s going to take me a year to go through your videos!!! Thank you so much for sharing and God Bless!!

[@juliem9096]

Hi Anita, Are you the Anita who she mentions in this video? The one who has the Jar sealers? I am interested. thanks

[@Sabinagirl164]

Do you have any of the suction caps for wide mouth jars ?

[@anitaculp683]

Sorry I’m not that Anita.

[@marionstrader7859]

Heidi thanks for all the info you give us I love your channel been watching or years. I have seen this pump used to make a pump for milking goats and did not know where to get one not real good on computer and I am disabled and can not sit long to try to find things on the computer. I am trying to teach m daughter to milk goats and making a pump for that would help her she is special needs. Keep up the great work you are doing and may God Bless.

[@tennesseegirl1215]

I am so excited to see you rounding up to 100,000 subs, need to get you there by the end of the year. Yall deserve the great reward for what you have taught us over the years. Great video dear friend, blessings

[@RainCountryHomestead]

We went through a period there in the spring and summer where we were growing much faster and thought it looked like we might get there before the end of the year but for some reason we slowed way down again so while it would be very cool if that happened, I am trying not to get my hopes too high on it. God keeps reminding me it is all HIS timing on this. I think the slow times are to keep me humble and remind me that HE is in control :)

[@trishthehomesteader9873]

Yes! Would love to see that mirror KZbin award hanging on your wall! 👍💜

[@tennesseegirl1215]

@@RainCountryHomestead very positive outlook Heidi, but feel like your waiting season is over, God blesses those who honor Him and I know you do 🙏

[@TheKentuckylady717]

@@RainCountryHomestead I love that you think like this....YES, GOD IS ALWAYS IN CONTROL......love your channel, need to watch it more....

[@trishthehomesteader9873]

Thanks for the minder about how loose/tight to make the jar lid.💜

[@melissapatterson661]

I recently purchased the vacuum chamber from you and everything is working great! I have an inexpensive brake bleeder kit similar to the second one you have. Thank you for all of your teaching videos and willingness to share. You are appreciated:)

[@RainCountryHomestead]

That is great to hear, thank you Melissa!

[@jewelofwisdom8279]

@@RainCountryHomestead Where is the vacuum chamber for sale...don't see it linked? Thank you

[@RainCountryHomestead]

@@jewelofwisdom8279 It is on our Etsy store that is linked in the description box

[@jewelofwisdom8279]

ok, thank you!

[@lisa-le2ou]

I didn't really want to cut my food saver hose since I do have some larger or odd shaped jars that won't fit in the chamber. I found another hose here that worked as an adapter between the chamber and the food saver hose. Quite snug and worked wonderfully. Told my brother as he also has a chamber and he did the same thing.

[@deborahlewis3954]

Excellent video - so very helpful - thank you!

[@k.leimomicasstevens8469]

Recently received my brake bleeder. Got the vacuum chamber last week so I'll be trying them in and a day or two.

[@spursnspokesranch]

Fantastic video. Very well done!

[@brendacushing5907]

Thank you so much. I am learning so much.

[@jt-xn8bw]

Thanks for all the tips. I love the video

[@meganpurcell8781]

Thank you so much for the video. May the Lord bless you and your family

[@HomesteadMercantile]

Very informative...saving this one for future learning and reference. TY God Bless

[@mamabear1260]

Thank you for sharing. You're awesome!!! ♥️

[@pinschrunner]

My chamber arrived. Going to buy my BB pump kit today. Will report back

[@kathytittle]

Good morning! I just found your site. Very informative and enjoyable. I was curious where " Rain Country" was. We're almost neighbors! I am in the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon! Thank you for your great content . Yes. God is great!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

That is a beautiful area down there! I grew up in Wenatchee but have lived here in Forks since 1988 after going to college in Kirkland for a couple of years

[@kathytittle]

@@RainCountryHomestead It is beautiful here! I love it! I was born in Tacoma and grew up in Yakima area, Selah and have family in Wenatchee.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

@@kathytittle You may like this video I did several months back about How I Got Here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqqzlnR8oddohqM

[@reneecasey5719]

thank you I needed to see this today

[@marybailey6602]

Great idea thanks for sharing

[@brianhanks8207]

I just received my HFS brake bleeder (pretty sure it is the "same" as the first one you bought). If I hadn't dislocated to the Southeast I'd arrange for you to give mine a test to see if the quality seems the same. Sadly it is now a 5 day drive to get to your neck of the woods. I did do a basic test with it and was able to get a better seal over using the Food Saver battery powered vacuum pump so I think it is going to work well for me.

[@tonynunn4366]

Thank You!

[@gardenerpete5232]

Heidi, I love your videos. You explain everything clearly and concise. I wanted to give you and your follower's how to keep the 'Brake Bleeder Pump' working for a long time. I was reading the amazon reviews of the various pumps and some broke the first 1 or 3 uses, some lasted a year, some longer. I wondered; is it brass vs. aluminum? or an unrelated problem. Brass is moisture tolerant; Copper gets a pretty greenish platina, Aluminum gets a nasty corrosion! Coat the inside of the pump and O ring with petroleum Gelly (vaseline) before you use it for the first time! I would like to give gardeners that have bought garden hoses and attached them to their/your multi nozzle sprayer or your very expensive watering wand (it's on a 3-4 foot tube with a head that and very gently waters your seedlings. Before you connect the hose to your watering device, coat both threads with petroleum Gelly (vaseline). This will prevent any aluminum from oxidizing and gluing the two pieces together. If that happens to you, cut the hose off at the connector, then set the hose end and watering device in a glass of white vinegar. every couple of days, try wiggling the hose end with pliers. it could take up to a month, but it will come apart!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Castor oil would actually be a safer option. It may surprise some that petroleum based products can actually be corrosive to certain materials, even rubber

[@ThumperSillywabbit]

Thank you!!!

[@francesjuntunen4234]

Well I guess I’m gonna go brake bleeder pump method! Bought a hand held pump gadget but it is almost useless! Should have started with your chamber and brake bleeder to start!! Lesson learned!!

[@dianezook4467]

Hi Heidi I just bought a brake bleeder and wow does that ever make a difference thank you for the great tip

[@tladner100]

What brand did you get?

[@gratitude1]

Thanks for your information about the brake bleeder pump. I had one from a few years back and used it a bit but it always made an obnoxious sucking noise (joke of the family) and I didn't know any different. Then I watched one of your earlier videos on it and realized I had a defective one. Got one you recommended and now its pretty much the only thing I use. Got a back-up just in case. Wish I could get back up jar top attachments. (Christmas presents and such). I actually trust the brake bleeder more than I do the electric vacuum machine because I can see the level of vacuum.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, that is one thing I really like about the brake bleeder pump is the control I have over it where the foodsaver one just stops and it may or may not have sealed.

[@elizabethcope1502]

Actually, if you do a price ✔ on Food Saver wide & reg mouth. Add these prices together with shipping. Now consider the cost of Patrick's Chamber. Then add in the fact that it seals various types of jars beside mason from quart size down. This will make Patrick's Chamber a more valuable asset if canning jars remain hard to get. I own the Food Savor lids, but purchased Patrick's Chamber to cover my preps. Just so you know, I am just a subscriber to Heidi's channel. I appreciate her videos. I learn something every video. The comments in this community (discounting the disturbed people coming on & complaining) are very informative. God bless. Patrick's Chamber would be an excellent Christmas present.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

@@elizabethcope1502 Really appreciate this!

[@gratitude1]

​@@elizabethcope1502 Good suggestion for those who do not already have vacuum chamber canisters. I have 3 sizes and they work as an alternate to the mason jar tops. But Heidi and Patricks look very good (and all in one function). The benefit of any of the vacuum chamber canisters is you can seal non-standard jars like the olive jars she shows ( for dry goods only)

[@elizabethcope1502]

@@RainCountryHomestead I believe in this product as you can tell. I sincerely appreciate all the 2 of you do. Promoting a product that works & is so valuable to our prepping communities, is my way of giving back. I learn from videos & comments. I put this out on other channels whenever I see a need of others searching for Food Saver lids. I have noticed people from this channel also mentioning Patrick's Chamber. If I can, I direct people to videos of all the channels I subscribe to that answers questions people ask. I have been introduced to channels that way. Most people on channels that teach prepping how to are a great groups of communities. I am proud to be a member of quite a few. Sorry this is so long. I just want people to understand that the evil we see on the news does not represent the majority. God bless.

[@coolpop19]

Harbor freight is a good place to buy from also

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I always forget to say that one! haha

[@TheKentuckylady717]

We have one here never been in it, now I need to check it out.....Thank you

[@batgirl9745]

Harbor Freight has brake bleeders for $14.00 and higher. The chamber works great just keep the lid band loose on the jar like she said.

[@Letsreadthebible7]

That's where I got mine

[@lauranadig6696]

I told my husband about the break bleeder mason jar vacuum attachments. Found the jar vacuum attachments and he got me a break bleeder. I told him what to do. He was skeptical. I had him watch your video. When he got the jar to seal he furrowed his brow and said Hmmmm, how ‘bout that? Totally impressed! Then he asked What’s with that chicken? What chicken? The one falling through the video. I laughed and convinced him he’s a celebrity rooster! 😂🤣😂

[@RainCountryHomestead]

This really gave me a chuckle, thanks for sharing that! haha

[@RainCountryHomestead]

@Linda Lowther I have never tried myself as I do not have a pump like that nor have a need for one but if you have one, give it a try and see if it works.

[@TheSunRiseKid]

What an awesome video and awesome information! You are a GEM in the KZbin world and you should have many more subscribers! Most people don’t care after they post their content but you actually look into helping and fixing peoples problems!!! That is hardly ever heard of in this day and age! I miss placed my food saver or borrowed it to someone so I’m looking to get another one. Do you ever save food in bags like the food saver bags? I’m really liking your set up but would also like to be able to use bags if I needed to. Will you ever get another food saver or is the way you do it now with the break bleeder good enough for all your needs? Thanks again for your content!! I truly appreciate it😊

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I used to do a lot of freezing in foodsaver bags but got fed up with replacing my foodsaver every two years because it would just quite working so I decided I am done. Now I use mostly jars, even for freezing but when I have to, I use ziplock bags.

[@TheSunRiseKid]

Rain Country That makes a lot of sense! Do you remember when companies actually made products to last? They actually made products and stood behind them! I am so sick of this throwaway world and it sometimes gives me anxiety!!! I buy almost everything from resale shops because the old stuff just works better!! I’m going to check out your Etsy store otherwise my husband can make me one. He made me a dirt blocker this summer and it works awesome! There’s a really cool KZbin video on it! It’s so you don’t have to use any type of container to plant your seeds in when you’re starting them.😊 have a great day! I’m sure I will be watching your videos for my knee is still healing.

[@TheKentuckylady717]

@@RainCountryHomestead Heidi what kind of Ziplock bags do you use the ones that say ziplock on them ? Lately all the freezer bags are not fit to bring home, you're lucky to get one use out of them.....I hate them all....even the most well brand I buy isn't like it used to be....they are hard to even close and seem to wear out by the next washing & use and they are so expensive.....

[@RainCountryHomestead]

@@TheKentuckylady717 I very rarely use ziplock these days. I have an off brand on hand but try to avoid using them for food. I use glass jars, glass containers, or silicone bags for freezing. I believe I finally have enough of all these things that I should not have to use the plastic bags anymore.

[@jerrykneupper]

On your old Food Saver with the broken asessory port - be sure it is not plugged in - take the bottom off (6 screws on mine) - cut the plastic hose that goes to the asessory port - find a nail or something round that will fit inside the hose - put it in the clipped hose sealed with some glue - reassembly the bottom - let the glue dry. Now your Food Saver will work with everything except the assessory port which you bypassed. Thanks for the video on the hand pump.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Thanks but I do not need it at all anymore and do not care. The only reason I even keep it is if I ever need to explain how to use it to vacuum seal. I have thrown it in the trash several times then decide I need to hang on to it for at least photos showing how to hook it up. I ALWAYS use the brake bleeder pump and have for over 5 years.

[@jerrykneupper]

@@RainCountryHomestead I just ordered the brake bleeder kit after watching your video. I use the heck out of FS bags, but seal a lot of dried goods in Jars. BTW: Accessory (sorry for the spelling) ;)

[@jerrykneupper]

Check your broken Brake Bleeder to see if it has a loose valve or needs a new one. They are available in the automotive section at WalMart. Very inexpensive. They are also in bicycle tubes. I do a lot of bicycle repair and have a bunch of them left from tubes I cannot repair. Hope this helps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnWwaH2ho7SdmtE

[@knails5638]

She's GOOD!!!!!

[@donaldgross5709]

Hay folks I took the food saver hose to Home Depot to match the fitting got home the hose was to small go figure ran the new hose under hot water until it soften up pressed on the vac. Pump it’s on will have to cut it off I doubt I will will be dealing with trash from Zeta all small stufff take care and God is good thanks for your videos very interesting and informative 👍🙏

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Are you talking about the brake bleeder or the chamber? Brake bleeder hoses are bigger than foodsaver hoses.

[@donaldgross5709]

Yes that’s why I heated the smaller hose to make it fit

[@bonjovi4eva]

yes Heidi you do a great job explaining and giving details while not boring us to death. some go on and on and on and never get to the point. Thanks and I love the "God is Good all the time". I wish there were brand names on these brake bleeders, I bought one the other day at Menards and have not opened it yet. Would like to know if its a good brand. Its a PerforMax which might be their own brand. Wondering now if I should just get the off brand food saver pump from your other video. Anyone have a Menards brand??

[@scoop2591]

When I check to make sure the jar sealed I pick up the jar with one hand and put my other hand 1" or so away from the bottom of the jar. That way if the jar didn't seal and the lid comes off no spilling of contents.

[@ediemurray1692]

Ty

[@jukes243]

Girl, you are good. And I love your big curly hair. Thanks so much for this info. I just bought a dehydrator. Now, I guess I need to get the brake bleeder and food saver sealer too. Yikes!

[@jillpounds2219]

Thank you for sharing! Good info on the non canning jars. I've never seen the chamber used yet.

[@elizabethcope1502]

Jill she has videos on that.

[@betty8173]

The brand you recommend is out of stock, I may go look at Harbor Freight, but is there a brand besides this one that you recommend? I just got my chamber, thank you! Oops, I should have watched the whole video, thank you so much! I will check around, God bless you for all the help!

[@cbass2755]

Omg.so much to take in!!! God help me if I loose electricity…LOL…..

[@GardensLadyBug]

I bought a break bleeder last month I couldn't seem to create a suction. My daughter took a look at it and found a little screw or something, under the tube section, that needed a little adjustment. I don't know if they are all that way but this made it start working for us. And this is only an idea but the tubes are very much like air tubing for fish tanks. Possibly try a pet or fish/aquarium shop?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Thanks for sharing this very helpful information!

[@elizabethcope1502]

I have the 1st style & occasionally I need to adjust this screw. I love this brake bleeder. I bought a back up.

[@evonnebyrd5991]

Thank you for sharing. I couldn't get a new brake bleeder to work. I can try that. 👍

[@connienelson3162]

Lowe's, Home Depot or any hardware store also have different diameter hose. Take what you need to attach with you to make sure it will fit.

[@elippert64]

if your vacuum sealer pump does not create a vacuum try taking a damp rag or paper towel and dapin rubber seal and fome seal then run sealer put a little pressure on both ends of lid i have good luck doing this every time i use sealer

[@jojow8416]

I daily use Patrick's brilliant vacuum chamber on a variety of jars that my neighbors, who toss their jars, have saved for me. I inherited a number of ancient canning jars with the glass top and metal wire that secures the top. I have purchased rubber bands for them. I am curious if the Vacuum chamber would seal these jars? I am at a loss of how to experiment since I don't think they create a hiss when opened. Heidi, THANK YOU for any advise you can offer on this.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I am really not sure on that. I doubt it would work with the bail wire in place but it might if one puts the rubber gasket and glass lid on and tries to seal that way. If the lid is firmly in place when removed from the chamber, then it has work. Then a person could put the bail wire in place.

[@TheKentuckylady717]

9/15/21.....This is my 3rd video today of you demonstrating the chamber & brake bleeder, so glad I don't have to use the food saver machine at all....well I can't really because I assume it doesn't do that....just bags....as I don't recall getting any extra attachments , but I could have ! 10 yr is a long time....I rarely even used the machine....too much trouble to drag it out every time I wanted to use it.....lol.....so I think I will be better off with just the brake bleeder & the chamber....thank your smart husband for making one that we can trust.... But can you tell me the name of your second one you bought , and it is just like the first one, but made better I believe you said it was chintzy.....I sure don't want one like that..... lol.....you said you would put the new one in your description..... can you tell me where these come from, where they are made ? Thank Heidi I just noticed this video was taped in Oct, 2020, didn't notice the date of the other two....so this info you posted is old news then.....but if you could still answer my last two questions I'd appreciate it.....I definitely want your husbands chamber that you use, I trust it....so will look forward to your msg....

[@RainCountryHomestead]

The second one I bought was worse than the first. At least my first one (which did come with some attachments but not the jar sealers) was the best one I had because it actually lasted 3 years instead of just 2 years apiece like the other three I bought later on. Since I am getting away from plastic as much as I can anyway and my brake bleeder pump does what I need it to do, I am done with the foodsaver machines and will not be buying anymore

[@Lobo-Perez]

Thanks for the great video My foodsaver stopped working, Couldn't figure it out until I slammed it down hard and it started working again but now I don't trust it, and I'm here looking for alternatives.. This might be funny but I find you very attractive and gorgeous 😍, seriously i had to rewind few times and actually pay attention to what your saying lol

[@mariongracemcminn212]

🙋🏼‍♀️ Question. Is there a specific reason you don't use your food saver for sealing? I saw your video preserving eggs and you used the break bleeder too to seal the Mason jars. My hubby ordered a good dehydrator (I have one but only goes low, med and high) with square trays and increments of 1 F to adjust. I'm in the process of ordering a break bleeder and that cannister. Not sure what it's exactly called. Thank you for your informative video.

[@carolyns1131]

Isopropyl alcohol works great to clean off the writing on the lid

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yep, I have shown this very thing in many videos and that is what I use. Some use dry erase markers but I prefer the alcohol. I keep it in a spray bottle for that very purpose

[@jchai1343]

The hand held food saver pump ,as I found I cannot pump it’s with the brake bleeder it’s too hard so I’m looking for a way to seal my jars I’m starting to lose my dehydrated food as moisture must get in and it’s not from lack of dehydrating them right dry cause I even dry longer then

[@louisiananana652]

I am ready to start vacuum sealing some of my products. Unfortunately, I have a couple of issues: I have issues with both my right and left shoulders and upper arms. Do you think Patrick could come up with a way to use a bicycle pump (I saw many on Amazon with pressure gauges) to attach to your vacuum chamber. I think this could be a solution for others like myself. Hope to hear from you. Love your videos and your Godliness.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

He has been trying to figure out a way to make a foot pump type. He already wasted money on a foot pump to see if he could get it to work but it was not doable.. A regular bicycle pump likely would but most people who are having issues need something they can operate with their feet, not their arms.

[@audreychamberlain]

I cant get the dial to move , I'm going to try the food saver hose . Thanks

[@delnacarruthers9335]

Sounds like the chamber is the Way to go. I cannot Get the lids to work. Good video ...I may have a dud Bleeder.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

It may be issues with the tops or even the lids themselves

[@delnacarruthers9335]

Thanks for the reply! I watched your video again and success! Many thanks!

[@780bambam]

Was so excited to see this canister, it when I went to order, you do not ship or Canada. Can you suggest other sources. Thanks in advance.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, we DO ship to Canada and all over the world as is noted at the top on my store front. Please go back to my store and send me a private message and I can get you set up

[@alwaysathome]

I don't know if anyone else mentioned this or not so please forgive me if this is redundant. This seems like a very good idea all around, but I actually worked in the plumbing dept of a very large box store for several years. I learned that there are SO many ways of going about the same thing when it comes to plumbing. This could have been built with much less expensive pieces, instead of schedule 40 pressure PVC, DWV thin wall can be used and the advantage there is also a completely flat bottom cap.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Patrick worked in water treatment and also fixed many main breaks so he is very familiar with all types. I know some tried to make this same thing out of other types of 4" PVC pipes and the interior diameter was too narrow for their quart jars. He also now makes the half gallon chambers with 6" pipe.

[@alwaysathome]

@@RainCountryHomestead oh for goodness sake, it took me so long to type this out it ended up on the wrong video 🤣 This was not even intended for your channel. Your design is perfect actually. I was sad your Etsy store is closed.

[@dfanman1]

Brake bleeder at Harbor Freight it's cheap and it works great.

[@sbaxter4207]

two tubes slid on the handles , as extensions, would allow you more leverage and to use two hands.

[@DixT1]

I bought a brake bleeder kit and it's AWESOME! The long hose in the kit is so long----did you cut your long hose a bit smaller?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

No, maybe your kit is different than mine

[@DixT1]

Could be! I measured the long hose in my kit and it's 2 or 3 "marks" above 19-1/2 inches. I had bought the Food Saver Lid Sealer Kit but it didn't work with my Sunglife Vacuum Sealer Machine (I watched a KZbin video showing it DOES work with my brand of machine---but it didn't!). I tried it every way I could think of, after watching several videos. The regular mouth "cup" was so loose on my mason jars, and the blue rubber ring inside it was so "limp," compared to the rubber ring inside the large "cup" that it wouldn't fit the jars correctly! THANK YOU for your videos on the brake bleeder pump! And THANK YOU for being the type of person that lives by the motto "Find a way, or make one!"

[@tuckertruckerpatriot312]

I have always used denatured alcohol to remove marker from pre used marked items. With the denatured alcohol there is NO scrubbing at all. It comes off very easily with a cotton swab, cotton ball,or even a paper towel.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

It is the same with isopropyl alcohol. I do like to rub it in with my finger to make sure it gets spread around well then wipe off with a dry cloth

[@jeanettehall6253]

I just received a set from Amazon

[@jeanettehall6253]

I’m talking about the sealing lids

[@vickikock3592]

Amazon has both, bleeder pump and wide mouth, reg mouth attachments like yours. Not expensive at all, just bought mine

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, they do now, however, back in 2020 (when this video was published) when people were begging Patrick to make something, they were either always out of stock or if they could find them, they were very expensive due to the pandemic and more and more people getting into food preservation during t hat time

[@vickikock3592]

@@RainCountryHomestead wow, 👍

[@nicolescott3951]

We recently purchased a freeze dryer and I'm trying to wrap my head around all the different methods of storing properly. For items you use daily or weekly in your pantry, do you re vacuum seal the jar every time you open it? If vacuum sealing is necessary for freshness, could you also just use a desiccant?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

If I am working through a jar quickly enough, no, I do not vacuum seal them but really, it is best they be sealed up between long uses or they turn stale. Dehdyrated foods are not as bad when it comes to that though, many dehydrated things can do just fine with a tight fitting lid but it is still always best to reduce the size of the jars when you work through it so there is less air space in the jar

[@suzisaintjames]

Try rubbing alcohol to remove permanent marker. Black is the hardest to remove. I have pretty good luck with green or blue. Sending lots of love 💖 from sunny 🌞 Arizona 🌵😷

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, I use it all the time, I prefer it over any other method: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKW0oKmferyUiK8

[@vzero_snexfur885]

Hi thanks great video Do I use food saver or vacume sealing top or break bleeder for canning Chili or Fresh Vegetables or Cooked Vegetables ?Do I add Salt to Preserve Vegetables ?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

None of those for preserving fresh or cooked veggies, you need to pressure or water bath can

[@vzero_snexfur885]

@@RainCountryHomestead thanks for presdure canning can I use a regular pot or pressure cooker or do I need to buy special equipment for that ?thanks

[@natalienicolaou1]

Hi Heidi, I used your method on a half gallon jar of dried whole milk powder. Will this stay fresh out on the counter or should I refrigerate too?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

No, it does not need to be refrigerated. That is the purpose of having powdered milk is to have something that is shelf stable. Just make sure to keep in a cool, dark, pantry or storage area

[@lorim6330]

Thanks. I have used this method for crackers and beans. But I can't seem to make it work with canning jam?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Since jam is a "wet" product, it is best to seal either with wax or to water bath can.

[@lindakean7392]

Heidi love your videos and appreciate the detail. However, I’ve watched all your videos trying to figure out why my brake bleeder won’t work to the point I am beyond frustrated. The more I watch the more I’m confused. You included a short hose with my chamber which fits both the chamber and the BB. The hose included with the BB fits both ends. They will not fit into each other. The top is sealed tight. Can’t get to 400. When I stop it starts to lose pressure. If I was confident I was using the right hoses and/or connectors I might think it was the BB. I don’t know what else I’m missing here! Thanks for any help!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Please contact me through my etsy store with the same account you ordered from so I can help you figure this out

[@nhutaluashford4543]

Amazon has them for 24.00 comes with the red case just got mine in the mail today !

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, I do often give our amazon affiliate link to such things. When people purchase through our own links, we get a bit of the commission which helps keep us going on youtube

[@warren5839]

What is it called on Amazon?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

@@warren5839 If you mean the pump, it is the brake bleeder kit found here: amzn.to/3te04yH If you mean the chamber, that is on our etsy store.

[@TheKentuckylady717]

@@RainCountryHomestead People better think twice, Amazon sells a lot of China crap too.....I'd rather make a purchase from someone in the US that I trust will do us right instead of giving my money to China....

[@kennethmayberry9295]

Harbor freight has them works great

[@annagregg8401]

The Break Bleeder I bought, from the link you provided, did not come with a large chamber like the one you are using in the video. It only came with a small container & no jars would fit inside. (I don't know what it would be used for) is it absolutely necessary to have a large chamber to seal the jars? If so where would I get one?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

That is because you only purchased the brake bleeder kit (it is actually for bleeding brakes on vehicles) which we ourselves do not make or sell. We only make and sell the chamber itself and it is on our Etsy store, the very first link you see at the top of the description box below the video.

[@chefevilee9566]

You’re never gonna believe this. About five years ago my parents gave me some vaccum jar lids. They said “there is one of each size”! OK there is not. There is two widemouth vacuum tops, LOL. I mainly need the regular size top, LOL! Too funny I just never checked until the other day. I was asked like “OK let me get my vacuum sealing thing going on. I have my break bleeder for back up yay”! I got a couple of 1 pound herbs put in half gallon jars. “Oh no”!!!!!!! Lesson learned!!!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

The wide mouth top should fit just fine on those half gallon jars as they are always wide mouth. Or did you say "lesson learned" because you had to pump it for a long time to get it to seal due to the larger jar and airspace from the herbs?

[@chefevilee9566]

@@RainCountryHomestead Oh yes sorry! I said lesson learned to check things out. Don’t just believe what people tell me to be true! If it was something about God or the Bible you better believe I’d check it out. But since it was my mom I just thought she knew what she had. Lol! Yes fortunately I have probably about 15 1/2 gallon size. Most of them new with metal lids. But what I don’t have a lot of widemouth metal lids. 😂 I will find one at a thrift store or something! Ha

[@RainCountryHomestead]

@@chefevilee9566 At least for vacuum sealing, you know the used ones should work if they are in good shape :)

[@pinschrunner]

@@chefevilee9566 I would be happy to buy your extra wide mouth top from you. I don't have tops to vacuum seal with and I am using 1/2 gallon jars that don't fit in my rain country chanber

[@chefevilee9566]

@@pinschrunner If I decide to sell it I will come right back here and let you know!

[@jchai1343]

The purposeful pantry

[@RainCountryHomestead]

This would be much easier for me if you would either email me as I suggested or if you would comment under the same comment thread instead of making a separate comment. It gets confusing not being able to see these in context especially when I have comments coming in from all videos and many other people. I am assuming that is the name of the channel that Darcy is from? I simply do not have time to hunt down her channel and the specific video so again, you can send me an email with photos and/or an actual link (not just a name) to the one you ordered OR even a link to the video you had mentioned, that would save me a ton of time instead of having to search these things out.

[@suzibikerbabe8073]

I have a dozen jars bought at the store that had foods in them (chutney, olives, etc) and used them for dehydrated and powdered foods. I used your chamber, pumped until nearly 700 and they sealed. However, they lasted only about five minutes then pinged and unsealed. I checked the rubber in the lids to be sure they are not damaged or dry and if one or two pinged then I'd put those up to poor lids, but they all pinged. What, if anything, am I not doing correctly? Also. The chamber lids has a warning to stand back while in use .. how far back? For the whole process? Just when pumping? Just when removing the lid (and how do you stand back to do it)? At which point is this 'dangerous' and what's the worse that could happen if something goes wrong?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

If you are not putting a barrier over the top of your powders before putting the lid in place, you will not get a good seal. You will need to clean the inside of the lids to remove all powder debris and wipe the jar rim again after putting a barrier in place. Please see this video-: kzbin.info/www/bejne/omfFhqpsoKegZ80 That warning on the lid is for the intended use of the plug which has nothing to do with the vacuum chamber so you do not need to worry about that at all.

[@roseandra1]

Crazy question time, ready?? My altitude plays a HUGE part in using the brake bleeder. At sea level, you need between 10 to 15 psi to seal, right? What about at 5174ft? My boiling point is at 203 degrees. Any advice so I don’t have one arm that looks like it belongs to Rambo? Thanks, Heidi, you are a gem!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

The thing is, you just need to pump it until the needle stops moving. While altitude may play a part, you would still be able to tell it has removed the air and sealed by whether or not the needle is still moving. You can also try switching arms

[@roseandra1]

@@RainCountryHomestead thanks for such a speedy reply. I just rewatched one of your videos. Taking other lid and inverting it worked like a charm. Found out I need to get between 15 to 20 psi…. Or just pump until the needle doesn’t move. 😉 again, thanks girl! 😊

[@carolynmullins5424]

Does Patrick still make the chamber, and if not, where do you suggest I go to find one

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, we are selling them directly via email: [e-mail]

[@beckykarson6306]

Hi Heidi! I just checked out your Etsy store for the vacuum chamber your husband makes. Are you in Denmark? I can't seem to figure out pricing and shipping for the U.S. Do you do that? Thank you for this video. I'm about to order both my brake bleeder and food saver mason jar tops. Have a blessed day!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I am in the US, not Denmark. If your etsy is showing you prices for Denmark, try refreshing to see if that fixes it. It seems like it is a glitch Etsy has from time to time. We are currently out of stock of the one that goes to the brake bleeder but hopefully Patrick will have time to get more made up today.

[@beckykarson6306]

@@RainCountryHomestead fantastic! Thank you so much :)

[@margaretfrazier181]

Can jelly jars be used for dehydrated foods . Typically smaller than quarts

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, they can, any jar with a sealable lid

[@lightsobrite]

I just purchased vacuum lid set w/r mouth plus hose from Amazon $25.00. Brake bleeder like yours $21.00. It arrived yesterday and today the lids are back to "unavailable". Question: when a jar is vacuum sealed, can it be resealed same way using same lid??

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, it can, I do it all the time