Lid for circulator?

I do not currently own a lid for my circulator. I never questioned myself because I have been getting great results. But I read a couple posts where some people were saying it was better. I usually cook for 4 to 6 people so not in large quantities. For sure having a lid would keep a better temperature, but if I cook in smaller portions does it matter? Am I over looking something? Should I buy a lid? What do u guys think?

Please let me know!

Thank you for your time!

JVB

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Patrik_Racz_19800

You could get loads of ping pong balls. They insulate as well

Johan_Edstrom_5586

Main thing on longer cooks is that you don't need to be as concerned about evaporation.

Matthew_Snyder_68770

Yeah, it's only really critical for long cooks (say, over 6 hours). Without a lid, the circulator has to work harder to maintain temp, and as Johan says evaporation becomes an issue. Until I either cut my lids or buy pre-cut ones for different circulators I just cover the bath with foil.

reck.harm

i have lids for both my circulators which i cut myself, but apart from evaporation i don't think there's a real advantage. Accuracy is just as good.

FrankM_3301

I just use plastic wrap. It is easy to lift a side for addition or removal of product.

lockgavin

I notice a lid dramatically helped with the evaporation as noted by the other. I used two layers of bubble wrap - which seemed strange but worked flawlessly. Cut to fit, and free from work. Did the trick.

I have since upgrade to a rubbermaid food tote with a lid that I cut out for my circulator. Which works even better (doesn't drip everywhere when I take it off like the bubble wrap).

I also thought about using solar blanket material, but bubble wrap was much more readily available for free.