How do I regulate the pressure on an All American canner using this burner? Once I reach the needed pressure, at what number do I set the knob to maintain the pressure. I find that I am having to watch constantly and adjust the knob, sometimes turning...
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I start out on the 10 setting. Once I have reached the 10 lbs pressure (I live under 1,000 feet) I start to very slowly lower the knob. You have to constantly monitor the pressure, as too much fluctuation of the pressure can affect the sealing process. After about 30-40 minutes the pressure stabilizes. I end up with the knob at 6-7 (I have been canning meats that require 90 minutes processing time. I hope this helps you.
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Their are two knobs that independently control each burner. Beware, they don't work well on the low setting. They don't adjust very well and for this reason the unit is frustrating.
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We have the 30+ year old version of this canner and it works well on a propane stove with cast iron grates. We initally heated it on a 15k burner then (very carefully) moved it to a 5k burner. Once it was up to pressure, the low setting on the 5k kept the pressure exactly where we wanted it.
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Once the canner has vented a steady stream of steam for ten minutes, place the weight on the vent. When it begins to rock gently then you can begin timing, your canner has come to pressure. You may need to watch it and reduce the heat to keep it at a regular rocking motion.
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The pressure is regulated by turning the heat on your stove up or down. The gauges on the pressure cooker will show the pressure but you need to regulate that pressure by closely watching the gauges and making adjustments on the stove. Follow the step by step instructions that are provided. The frost has killed my garden, but we're still enjoying tomatoe sauces canned using this pressure cooker.
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I use a stick lighter. Have the lighter lit before you turn on the gas...then slowly turn the regulater knob to let the gas in.
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From the Red Dragon Operating Instructions - "2. Familiarize yourself with the functions of the squeeze valve operations. The round knob, marked with arrows "off" and "on," is the adjustment valve for lighting the torch and adjusting the pilot flame." I would assume that "adjusting" is the same as "regulating"
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Answer by Sidney Patin - I use mine on a gas range all the time. Just make sure you have good sturdy burners because the canner is heavy, about 20 lbs., and it will probably break one of those newer glass tops. The instructions warn you about that.
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This model pressure canner does not have a dial gauge. The information plainly states: "The Granite Ware pressure canner, steamer, and cooker uses the UL-recommended adjustable 3-piece pressure regulator system." The manual that comes with the canner should explain how to use the 3-piece weight correctly.
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Mine came with that pressure regulator but I had a very hard time regulating pressure to 10-11 pounds on my electric stove. I ended up purchasing a pressure regulator that has weight measures on it. Works fine now.
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I am going to purchase this canner for my summer bounty. Lost so many quarts of tomatos this past summer to water bath canning so am going to try this. I have a glass top stove and am going to use my gas b-b-q outside that has a side burner on it. Has anyone else used this before and does it work ok??
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I think I've figured it out....I've had problems with mine staying only on high. When I first used it you could adjust it from high to low. Mine got screwed up by moving it once (I have it on a cart) and that's when I only had high afterwards. I jiggled stuff around like where the burner was at, or whatever would jiggle and now it's working fine. I got stuck on high only a couple more times and whatever I jiggled corrected it. Otherwise, I LOVE this grill....cooks so well, never had anything burn or flare up.
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I had this same issue. What worked for me was turning the valve to allow for more fuel to be released. Once I did this, I had no issues starting this great lightweight stove.
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you might have to play with the regulators...i noticed when i have the burners off and turn the tank on that you will hear a click and i think the pressure needs to equalize before trying to start it. it happens when i change tanks and i usually wait and then it gets hot, if i start it right away i have trouble getting a high temp. also watch the wind, i have my door face the wind and play with the dampners on the sides. i have been using mine in 10 degree weather and it is heating just fine. as far as damage i didnt experience that.
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You have to replace your toggle with a vent pipe that goes with this juggler/weight. I have done this several times with All Amercan canners I have purchased from EBay. Works like a dream! Very easy to do.
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I didn't use a pressure switch... My system is relay activated by a switch... When I need more pressure I hit the in cab switch... This way I can adjust myself between the fifth wheel camper... The boat.... And the equipment trailer... All need different pressures.. I found that riding level doesn't always ride right... If I ride level with the camper it is far too harsh of a ride...
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I haven't had that problem but this is how I get it closed. First, every few uses I use olive oil around only the angled edge of the pot that contacts the lid (as per the manual) I only use a little oil, almost wiping it all away. I loosen all of the wing nuts and then set the lid on the pot looking at how much space is between the two all the way around leveling this out as much as you can (it's never perfect). Then I flip up all the wing nuts into their notches. I turn one only until it contacts the lid, not pushing the lid down yet. Then I do the one directly across from it continuing like this until all are making contact, always going across from the last one I tightened. Then I start over with one tightening it most of the way, then the one across from it and so on. Basically I keep tightening across the lid and around until they are finger tight. Now, when my husband helps me can I always have seal failures and problems because he is strong and thinks everything needs to be tightened as tight as he can get get them and not so with the lid just hand tight by me and I am not strong. Now, if the canner is getting up to pressure I personally wouldn't worry about it. Mine may have a little bubble or sputter here and there and I don't notice it if it comes up to pressure. Hope this helps, it sounds very complicated when I typed it out but it isn't really when I do it just a system I follow.