I knew you would know, DW! But...I did expect a few calculations to back it all up. (just kidding)
We’re supposed to store the jars w/r the bands? Now I’m confused....why is that?
Ok on the garage thing. They will have a nice comfortable home inside somewhere. There’s got to be some things that can go into the garage and my cans can hangout inside in their place. ;) Like shoes LOL! And purses too.
>>>We’re supposed to store the jars w/r the bands? Now I’m confused....why is that?<<<
Standard procedure is to let them cool 24 hours, remove bands, wash, rinse and dry the jars and store them.
If you leave the bands on, you will find that juice, salt, dust all accumulate and humidity and moisture will cause rust. If you have ever tried to remove a rusted on band, you will not even consider leaving them on again...
The lids are vacuum sealed in place and the band is not really needed any more. Most people test their lid by pressing on the center to see if it is fully depressed from the vacuum, and push with their thumb from the side to see if it is sealed well, then store.
I do leave the bands on when I oven seal rice, oats, beans, etc. where they were not processed in any liquid - but I back the bands off about half a turn before storing. I do this because the seal is not as tight and I like to stack cases of them, and the band provides a bit of protection but doesn’t rust.
Let’s see, Kitty food, Kitty Litter, empty jars, water bath canner, pressure cooker and utensils could all be stored in the garage till needed. :^)