Q: How do you use this tool to lift lids?
This magnetic lid lifter holds a sterilized lid at its magnetic tip, so you can lift it out of hot water and set it directly on the jar without touching the metal or the water.
EV271 - Magnetic Lid Lifter
Here's an easy way to retrieve sterilized canning lids from a pot.
About the length of a pencil with a magnet at one end, the polypropylene lifter securely holds the lid while it's being transferred.
Just angle the tool away from the metal surface to release the lid.
This magnetic lid lifter holds a sterilized lid at its magnetic tip, so you can lift it out of hot water and set it directly on the jar without touching the metal or the water.
Yes, as long as the lid is metal, since the magnet only needs contact with the lid itself rather than the jar it's sealing.
Just angle the tool away from the lid's metal surface; breaking that contact releases the magnetic hold and drops the lid cleanly into position.
Tongs can slip on a wet, smooth lid, while the magnetic tip here grips it securely, so there's less risk of dropping the lid partway through.
| Materials | Polypropylene; magnet |
| Compatibility | Fits standard metal canning lids |
| Includes | Lid lifter |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Magnetic Lid Lifter
Here's an easy way to retrieve sterilized canning lids from a pot.
About the length of a pencil with a magnet at one end, the polypropylene lifter securely holds the lid while it's being transferred.
Just angle the tool away from the metal surface to release the lid.
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