Masontops Pickle Pebbles + Pipes Kit (8 Piece)
$42.99
The airlocks-plus-weights bundle without the tamper: four Pickle Pipe airlocks and four glass weights, the pieces that matter most for a clean, submerged ferment in wide-mouth jars.
Pros
- Pairs waterless airlocks with glass weights to keep produce submerged
- Self-venting silicone means no burping and mould-free ferments
- Four sets so you can run several jars at once
- Reusable, dishwasher safe and BPA-free
Cons
- No tamper included, unlike the complete kit
- Smaller review history than the flagship kit
The exact product
This is the Masontops Pickle Pebbles and Pipes kit, an eight-piece bundle of four waterless Pickle Pipe airlocks and four glass Pickle Pebble weights, without the tamper. It pairs the two pieces that matter most for a clean, submerged jar ferment, for wide-mouth Mason jars.
Best for
- People who want airlocks plus weights but not a tamper
- Running several wide-mouth jar batches at once
- Fermenters who already have a way to pack jars
Not for
- Anyone who wants the tamper too, where the complete kit fits
- Regular-mouth jars
- Large single batches better suited to a crock
What we can and can't verify
We separate what the maker claims from what independent sources confirm, what owners report, and where we are drawing an inference. We do not bench-test products.
The manufacturer states
- Four waterless silicone airlocks and four glass weights
- Self-venting silicone, no burping
- Reusable, dishwasher safe, BPA-free
Independently verifiable
- The airlocks vent CO2 with no water to top up
- The glass weights keep produce below the brine
Owners consistently report
- Well rated; smaller review history than the flagship complete kit
Our reading of the evidence
- The right pick if you do not need the tamper: it keeps the airlocks and weights, which are the parts that keep a ferment safe
What it costs to own
A one-time, reusable cost that uses jars you own. Slightly cheaper than the complete kit because it drops the tamper; ongoing cost is just salt and produce.
How it fails, and what to watch
- Produce floating above the brine, which the weights prevent
- A poorly seated lid ring that breaks the seal
- Wide-mouth jars only
- Too little salt, so follow a tested ratio by weight
Limits of this review
We give gear and method guidance only, not food-safety guarantees. For salt ratios, fermentation times and spoilage judgement, follow USDA, the National Center for Home Food Preservation or your university extension.
Common questions
How is this different from the complete kit?
It includes the four airlocks and four weights but not the tamper. If you already have a way to pack jars, it saves a little money.
Do I still get weights?
Yes, four glass Pickle Pebble weights are included, which is the key to keeping produce submerged.
Regular-mouth jars?
No, wide-mouth Mason jars only.
Score breakdown
Specifications
| Airlock Type | Waterless silicone |
|---|---|
| Material | Food-grade silicone and glass |
| Weights | Glass Pickle Pebbles |
| Kit Contents | 4 airlocks, 4 weights |
| Mouth Size | Wide mouth |
Alternatives
Everything to ferment in jars you already own: four waterless Pickle Pipe airlocks, four glass Pickle Pebble weights and a tamper. The highest-rated way to start fermenting without a crock.
The cheapest reliable entry: four waterless silicone airlock lids for wide-mouth jars, no water to top up and no daily burping. Add your own weights and you are fermenting for around twenty dollars.
The main non-Masontops way to airlock-ferment in wide-mouth mason jars: a waterless valve lid with a date dial, so there is no water moat to refill and no daily burping.
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