Back to Basics 174 Magnetic Lid Lifter

by Back to Basics

Product Features

• Easily retrieve lids from hot water

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.4 x 8.8 x 0.6 inches ; 4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000FKGGYY
• Item model number: 174
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #53,107 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

The Back to Basics Magnetic Lid Lifter is the perfect addition to any home canning kit.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars It was cheap and I got what I paid for, September 18, 2009

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Kristofer Iverson "Kris" (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Back to Basics 174 Magnetic Lid Lifter (Kitchen)

Magnet is weak and the product is cheap. I can barely get a hot lid out of the water bath. 1/2 the time the lid falls back into the pan. I was expecting a magnet that could lift the lid from the center and instead the lid dangles from an edge. I could probably make something better myself from arts & craft supplies. Maybe that's what they mean by 'Back to Basics'...

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good item, October 7, 2008

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Sunshine (CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Back to Basics 174 Magnetic Lid Lifter (Kitchen)

but magnet could be stronger. If you are just lifting the lids as is it works great but I heat mine in a water bath as is recommended and then they don't grip/hold onto the lids as well. I felt like this was a great idea, just needed a stronger magnet to warrant 5 stars.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Canning? You need this!, August 30, 2008

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angelfood "neat, sweet and erudite" (Way Down South) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Back to Basics 174 Magnetic Lid Lifter (Kitchen)

Jar lids in scalding hot water are an essential part of canning. This is the safe way to fish them out as needed. Handy gadget, great price. When canning season is over, I use it to find my quilt needle when it falls on the floor.