Banned in another sub for asking safety question so I will ask here…. Should I worry about weight not wobbling?
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So I hope I can get an answer here. Should I be worried at all?
by AdmiralFelson
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MerMaddi666
The weight starts moving when the canner actually reaches 15 psi, because the weight takes 15 lbs of pressure to move. So for the canner that indicates 15 psi, but no movement on weight, I would assume the gauge is broken. This is why it’s important to get your gauges tested, or rely on weighted gauges, because the weights don’t lie.
Aldren
You may want to get both gauges calibrated (this should be done every year) to make sure their correct
I also noticed on my stove a smaller plate has issues maintaining the same pressure level but that doesn’t look to be the case here (since both are getting up to pressure, just make sure both gauges are calibrated)
FerretSupremacist
Why tf is this a bannable offense?!
darkpheonix262
Well that’s r/pressurecooking not pressure canning, either way the ban is BS. But that’s the joy of reddit
juniper-mint
I think your question has been answered, but I do want to just make sure you’re aware:
Double check the weight limits on your glass top (if that’s where you intend to use it) if you plan on using both canners at the same time. A full presto canner can weigh 40+ pounds depending on what it’s filled with. My two year old glasstop has a weight limit of 50lbs for the entire cooktop, while some have weight limits per burner.
Generally I don’t worry about single canners on modern glass tops, but two can get heaaaaavyyy.
xxrachinwonderlandxx
I just want to add that if you’re unsure where to get your calibration done, check with your county extension office. The ones here in my area can calibrate for you.
ElectronicGrowth6690
Make sure both of the weights on top weigh the same, sounds like one is heavier
Did you make sure the vent is clear? As long as you’re following the instructions it should be, since you don’t add the weight until steam is coming out of the hole for 10 minutes (at least for my canner).
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The weight starts moving when the canner actually reaches 15 psi, because the weight takes 15 lbs of pressure to move. So for the canner that indicates 15 psi, but no movement on weight, I would assume the gauge is broken. This is why it’s important to get your gauges tested, or rely on weighted gauges, because the weights don’t lie.
You may want to get both gauges calibrated (this should be done every year) to make sure their correct
I also noticed on my stove a smaller plate has issues maintaining the same pressure level but that doesn’t look to be the case here (since both are getting up to pressure, just make sure both gauges are calibrated)
Why tf is this a bannable offense?!
Well that’s r/pressurecooking not pressure canning, either way the ban is BS. But that’s the joy of reddit
I think your question has been answered, but I do want to just make sure you’re aware:
Double check the weight limits on your glass top (if that’s where you intend to use it) if you plan on using both canners at the same time. A full presto canner can weigh 40+ pounds depending on what it’s filled with. My two year old glasstop has a weight limit of 50lbs for the entire cooktop, while some have weight limits per burner.
Generally I don’t worry about single canners on modern glass tops, but two can get heaaaaavyyy.
I just want to add that if you’re unsure where to get your calibration done, check with your county extension office. The ones here in my area can calibrate for you.
Make sure both of the weights on top weigh the same, sounds like one is heavier
This might help:
[https://www.amazon.com/Presto-50332-Pressure-Canner-Regulator/dp/B000HMBVQ8?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1](https://www.amazon.com/Presto-50332-Pressure-Canner-Regulator/dp/B000HMBVQ8?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1)
Never trusted the gauge
Did you make sure the vent is clear? As long as you’re following the instructions it should be, since you don’t add the weight until steam is coming out of the hole for 10 minutes (at least for my canner).