My question is what bands to use because the ball jar bands rust easily?
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We would use the normal bands you get in the store. Just dry them after washing. We put ours through the dishwasher and they do not rust. Maybe the water in your area has minerals that cause oxidation in which case hand washing and drying would be important.
836350
I use a sponge in warm soapy water. And then I only wipe off the prongs at the end. Have not had any rust. Dry immediately.
115549
Sorry, no. I never used mine and have lost them. My suggestion would be to try tying knots in the band.
2104303
Lol I've only used this one a few times at this point, I forget I have it most of the time. But no rust yet :D
1567206
Not sure about your problem exactly, but I do know that these bands are not made very well at all. Mine lasted one day, so I'll bet this is a pretty common problem with it stretching out of shape.
248482
I do not know the answer to these two questions and have often wondered myself why the bands are there. Fortunately mine have never broken and I have just left them alone. Sorry I could not be more helpful.
289614
You're totally good. Follow the re seasoning instructions everyone is mentioning. These things wouldn't last 100 if they couldn't fight a little rust.
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I looked at the photo the buyer from Texas posted, and the "rust" looks more like burnt on grease to me. Nothing a Scotchbrite pad couldn't handle. I'll upload a photo of the area where the handle touches the shank. It's spread apart so you can see that area more clearly. I've used these maybe 50 or 60 times since I bought them. If rust was going to form anywhere, it would start in this area. I don't put them in a dishwasher either. They clean up easily enough by hand.
914919
Likely will rust and have water incursion. Stainless steel grab bars are all I've found to not deteriorate. Those plus a shower chair provide user independence.
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Panda town is the company I bought from. They had the one with good plating that wont rust. It comes in a white package with red lettering. The one in the colorful package is rusty junk... if you get that one chuck it in the trash asap....dont use the blade that comes with any of these...its crap.
398370
thin metal that rusts easily. I keep a can of spray paint outside. Whenever I clean the bowl I spray all rust spots. Keep unit covered and moisture OUT of the bowl
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Over time they will rust. If you make sure they are dry before putting them away, they should last longer. Stainless steel. Keep in mind the phrase, get what you pay for. "I" have no complaints, hope this helps
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I think hand washing is most effective. Haven't had them long enough to know about rust but I doubt it. Especially if you dry them off after washing.
1582254
yes. my daughter uses them for homemade baby food. they do not rust or get icky like bands do. she loves them!
2096683
I had them and replaced them with the cycra hand guards.. The aluminum guards work fine but the hardware holding them is crap, cheap metal.. I'd probably just spend the extra couple bucks and get the cycra aluminum hand guards. It's worth the investment
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I purchased mine(plastic band) through Amazon. I also purchased a set of 1 black and 1 silver band through groupon. I use the silver band the most and the misfit round disk has never fallen out of the band like it did with the plastic band,
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Rust. My wife is the best wife ever and she says this is a great product to use. It's a lot better then the microwave kind.