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Originally Posted by splash79
Lots of replies! Regarding power outages, we do have them somewhat frequently, but most generally last less than a day and are due to thunderstorms. Our severe weather risks are from ice storms and tornadoes, so if there was an ice storm, I'd stash stuff outside if needed and if there was a tornado, I wouldn't care about the freezer.
My budget for this item is around $70. When I checked Walmart online, getting a WBC with accessories would run me about $40 and a 24 pack of jars would be about $30, and a foodsaver would be about $70. Then there's also the fact I'd need to get a food mill.
I may end up having both, but getting them both this year isn't in the budget at the moment.
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I have a question.
What kind of stove top do you have?
If you have the glass top it wont get hot enough to boil the water in a water bath canner.
At least mine doesn't.
I have to use one of my huge and I mean huge stainless thick bottomed kettles to water bath can in.
One thing about the canner you dont have to buy the bags over and over again.
Just take care of the jars and rings and all you have to replace is the lids.