Pressure canners.

[hqueen13]

I just found out recently that Ace Hardware stores carry Presto canning products. I ordered my new gauge through them very easily and the cost was only slightly higher than what I would have paid ordering online from Presto, and still below what I would have paid online with shipping.

 

[Corn Woman]

I had that very same problem with a Presto and replaced the gasket and over pressure plug and it still didn't work however I contacted the company and sent it back ( at my expense) and they sent out a brand new one. The problem was in the lid and no gasket could fix it. It may not help now but before canning gets into high gear you might want to try. BTW I was very pleased with the service I got from Presto.

 

[terri9630]

Thanks. I'll try it again this weekend. The chickens is still on sale so I'd like to get some put up.

 

[terri9630]

I just found out recently that Ace Hardware stores carry Presto canning products. I ordered my new gauge through them very easily and the cost was only slightly higher than what I would have paid ordering online from Presto, and still below what I would have paid online with shipping.

My hardware store (true value) is fully stocked on canning stuff. They have the Mirror brand.

 

[snapshot]

When steam is venting, it'll be audible---not a whistle, but it's a loud rushing sound. It's a relief to put the weight on.

I could hear and feel air coming out but never saw a steady stream of steam. Even after 30 min.

On my smaller gas stove it takes longer than thirty minutes! I have the Presto also and love it now that I know I have to wait and wait...

 

[moolie]

For those of you who have to wait a long time, are you heating the water in the canner to almost boiling before adding the hot jars?

I find I only have to wait about 5-10 minutes for the steam to start coming out in a steady stream because I do it that way, then I vent for the required 10 minutes, pop the weight on, and we're usually rocking within another 5 minutes or so. Set the timer once we're rocking and turn it down two notches, and then it's hurry up and wait till the processing is done. But I have a 12-year-old glass top stove (Whirlpool) so maybe gas is different?

 

[ORChick]

I also find it hard to judge when the steam is coming out at a constant stream. For one I do not hear it - I can hear as the water starts to boil, but do not hear the steam coming out.. And, two, it is not obvious, due to the background color of my kitchen, from most angles. From one particular viewpoint I can see the steam as it comes out, and once I see that I start timing. I also have a Presto, and am very happy with it, but I do have to be aware of the angle that I check from.

 

[terri9630]

My stove is propane. I've used a pressure cooker for years but I've had problems with it too since moving here 5yrs ago. We went from about 300 ft to 4500ft elevation. Does elevation affect the heat of a propane flame?

 

[terri9630]

For those of you who have to wait a long time, are you heating the water in the canner to almost boiling before adding the hot jars?

I find I only have to wait about 5-10 minutes for the steam to start coming out in a steady stream because I do it that way, then I vent for the required 10 minutes, pop the weight on, and we're usually rocking within another 5 minutes or so. Set the timer once we're rocking and turn it down two notches, and then it's hurry up and wait till the processing is done. But I have a 12-year-old glass top stove (Whirlpool) so maybe gas is different?

Yes it was boiling.

 

[terri9630]

When steam is venting, it'll be audible---not a whistle, but it's a loud rushing sound. It's a relief to put the weight on.

I could hear and feel air coming out but never saw a steady stream of steam. Even after 30 min.

On my smaller gas stove it takes longer than thirty minutes! I have the Presto also and love it now that I know I have to wait and wait...

Do you add extra water to the canner?