Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I began fermenting about a year ago. I started with mason jars, burping them every day, sometimes twice a day. I considered using the standard air locks (the ones that use water), but I noticed they can be messy. One day, I came across these lids. At first, they seemed too good to be true. I never have to burp my jars, and there would be no mess from water bubbling out. I decided to give them a try. I was surprised how easy they are to use, and how well they work. Just as advertised. No mess, no burping, no worries. Here's how it works: 1. Pack your jars 2. Put the lids on and hand tighten 3. Wait That simple. Of course, the kit does come with an air pump, which may be confusing for some people. I'll explain the pump: Using the pump when you first pack your jars is NOT necessary. During the first stages, the gas(CO2) created by the bacteria will push the oxygen out of the jar pretty quickly. When you DO want to use the pump is toward the end of your ferment, (when bacteria have slowed their growth and metabolizing), and you open your jars to do taste tests. If you decide to let your ferment go longer, then you'll use the air pump to pull the oxygen out, since it wont be pushed out as fast as it will in the beginning. Only ONE pump is all that's needed. Overall, theses lids are perfect for all levels of fermenters. I will be buying lots more of these, and would definitely recommend them to everyone.