Amazon item says it's a 7L "Deluxe". The "deluxe" should have a heavy duty bottom on small pot also according to Saratoga. False advertising?
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I'm not sure about the false advertising, after a lot of research I knew the smaller pot didn't have a heavy duty bottom but for the price difference I didn't think it was necessary. I have a flat cast iron skillet I use under it on the stove if cooking something that will stick or burn in the pot. I love this cooker and wish I had one years ago when we worked all day.
1879786
I bought the deluxe and it has a heavy duty larger pot that takes up the main size then a smaller pot that sits right on the top inside of it to cook rice or smaller items. there is one lid that works for both. Love this cooker!
1879787
I had to pull mine out and look at it, because I hadn't even noticed, but yes, it does have a heavy bottom. Even with the heavy bottom I still have to stir continuously when it comes to a full boil or things can burn and stick (burned chunks in chili just doesn't work). I will only cook my pinto beans in this pot, they turn out so tender without a tough skin, but the water doesn't evaporate as it does when cooking them on the stove so I only cover them by about 1.5 inches of water (I know you didn't ask about the beans, it's just a freebie!). Hope this helps.
1879788
Sorry for the confusion but the description and name of the Saratoga Jacks thermal cookers have always used "deluxe" in the name as the larger inner pot has always had a clad heavy duty bottom on the pot. The listing has always specified that the larger pot is "heavy duty" and has not ever implied that the smaller pot is the same. I'm guessing that the issue has come up recently as Saratoga Jacks has made a custom and higher priced option for the 7L system with a clad bottom on the smaller inner pot. I'll have to see if I can add that as an option to the listing.
737800
I commented earlier that the basket, basket lid, and perk tube were stainless, which is correct. I also said it was 100% stainless, which is incorrect. Upon further investigation it appears that the cup at the bottom of the pot where the perk tube rests in is not made of stainless and may be made of aluminum. I have edited my first comment providing the additional information. Sorry for the bad info.
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What are the sizes of the pots that come with the set from Amazon? It does not list it specifically on the website and I have heard that it comes with a 6 qt stock pot rather than the 8 qt it is supposed to. That would explain why it is $20 cheaper on Amazon than anywhere else.
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Do not make the mistake I made -- buy the proper round weight that goes with this pot. I listened to a friend and weighted with plastic bags of water. Mistake #1, keep plastic away from produce and mistake #2 guessing at the proper weight. I think it is only about ten dollars and should be offered as an accessory with the original order.
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I don't know the model of the pot. However, it is for older pots. We just bought a new pot and the cord is completely different. Our old pot is 20+ years old. Hope that helps. You cannot find these cords anywhere anymore, I bought 2.
1900363
I purchased on about a year ago that is excellent . I use it with several different size pots. It was mfg by Calphalon. I do not recall more info. Its bottom is small then it steps up in size in stages.
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You are absolutely correct, we messed up and it is a typo. They hold as follows: Small holds 1.25 qts, the medium holds 3.5 qts, and the large holds 4.5 qts (not to the border but a quatity you would would normally put in a pot without it spilling). I hopw that helps, and we have updated the listing to have to correct information. Thanks for pointing it out.
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hi, It has little under 7" of flat bottom surface, and then a soft curve to the vertical sides. Outside diameter of the pot, ignoring the rolled top edges, is 8".
2222884
I actually don't know. I bought it for my husband and we are going to try it this week. I haven't even seen this pot. I thought the dimensions were listed in the site. Sorry this isn't much help.
310208
It's a great saut pan but considerably smaller than the stockpot. Could they be referring to 10 inches wide? That's my guess.
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It shouldn't be. I inspected mine thoroughly before use because you wouldn't want the pot accidentally drop while it's pressured. Just the not-so-perfect quality control by the manufacturer. Just exchange for another one. Hope it helps.
1476123
The pot is larger then a scrunchie hose needs. It is such a nice pot, it would be good for when a regular hose is your choice
1347459
I found this to be a difficult. I trust this is the one with the crappy chain. You can add the coir or not and either way that chain is not proper for the pot. It is quite heavy with just dirt-no matter as it is still heavy. I was very disappointed with it and hope you have a better pot than I had.
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The pot itself is 5" but the handle sets higher so it is 7". I turn it over to store. Btw..I love this stockpot.
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It doesn't fit the top pasta basket, but if you remove that, you can place the steamer on the stock pot. However, because of the 7qt pot's height, you would probably want to add more water to the pot so that it's closer to the steam holes . . .and would take longer to boil. I really think it's better suited to use with a sauce or 3qt soup pot.
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That's what I bought it for. Only bad part is my pot wasn't tall enough to put the lid on. Also shipped from China and took a while, all in all hapy.
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I am trying to find out the diameter at the bottom of the pot. I need a pot at least 22" wide at the bottom. I have looked everywhere for measurement and even wrote to Amazon. They don't know. Tusco has no web site that I can find to get a contact number.