how heavy is it? I'm looking for something light for my mother.
2010676
Not much... You can almost compare this with a regular nonstick with a lid.....
2010677
It's not that heavy. It was perfect for my wife as she doesnot like heavy either. She enjoys having it.
2010678
Not very heavy. I am nearly 70 years old and suffer with weak hands and wrists, but never have any problems lifting or moving the pressure cooker even when filled to capacity.I can highly recommend it for use by a pensioner
2010679
As far as actual weight is concerned, it's not heavy at all. Of you're curious about the construction, you couldn't get anything better.
2010680
It is not real light. I can lift the bottom empty on to the stove, then fill it and put lid on and cook. I bought it because I want to be able to can safely at high altitude. And I wanted one that I didn't have to buy anything every year to keep canning with it. As far as I know this is the lightest canner made by All-American. Other brands of pressure cookers are lighter, but in spite of commercials if they are just called cookers they are not safe to can with.
2154206
No it's not heavy, I was actually surprised at how light ot was. All plastic. Cheers.
1863423
it is sightly weighted but not too much. Its a great light though. One of the only ones with a bright enough light to really allow you to see what's going on. but its not that heavy.
443841
I haven't checked the specs, but it is really quite light. Perhaps 2 pounds or so?
456582
It's not very heavy. Pretty light, actually. All aluminum. When your mom was young, they would have used thicker aluminum - but this is pretty light. I'm a &gt;60 yr male, in good health, no lifting issues. But I remember the aluminum pressure cookers of my mother's day as heavier. If your Mom is not frail yet, doesn't have serious back issues, this should be A-ok. Let me put it another way - this is an estimate, but I would guess the canner, WITH 7 quarts of stuff to can, AND about 1.5 gallons of water for the canning, would weigh about 30 lbs. But you put all that stuff in when it's on the stove, so the farthest you would carry it that way would be to pick it up to move it off the burner. Other answers I see are good, saying pretty much the same. This size IS for canning larger quantities. If she's only doing some grape jam every other year - or wants something that will double as a pressure cooker, the smaller size might be more appropriate. I don't have room to even keep mine in the kitchen. It lives in my "barn". But, when it comes to pressure canning, this is the best value pressure canner out there. More steam for your buck!
2184417
I saw it's about 1.5 to 2 lbs never actually weighed it but my mom can carry hers she has a weak wrist too ???
1050918
Not heavy at all. We were looking for something light as well and these are perfect....
724147
It is very light. If she needs to balance herself I would say no. But it is very easy to push to get around. I love mine. I use it a lot
768674
I would think about 1lb. Very lightweight and works great ! Bought it for my elderly mother and she moves it all over. She loves it !!
141225
Patricia it's about 11-12 Pounds it's light and so easy to move around. Did I mention I LOVE it!!! Good luck
1869429
not sure about the weight but it's not light. For me, it's perfect and I highly recommend it!
691843
Not sure of the exact weight as it was sent to my MIL in another state. She loves it and says it is very light.
617523
We got the cane for my mother in-law, I am not sure of the exact weight, but it was not heavy to carry around.
83160
Hi Christie. It's not very heavy at all. It does require assembly (minimal). I put it together myself. To be honest, I'm not really happy with it. I've hardly used it, and parts of it have fallen apart. Not worth the money, which is a shame because the size is perfect.
1834696
I am not sure of the exact weight because I ordered this for my mom in another state. I would estimate that it weighs about 5 lbs.
808887
I don't remember exactly, but my mom is 70 and is able to use it without any problems. It didn't seem heavy at all. At first when I tried it out it wasn't heavy but seemed bulky and I though it would be too hard fro her to use but she hasn't had a problem and loves it.
892475
It is not too heavy; as a 66 years old, I can easily lift it up, hope this helps.