I'm new to canning. I live at 5,000 feet. Will I need this for a new Presto 23 qt.?
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You will need to check the guide and adjust pressure for your altitude. No, you do not need this. It is for a different method of pressure canning
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No, you will not NEED it, but you may want it. If your new canner has came with a gauge, then you already have the 15 lb weight and you can pressure can at 10 lbs of pressure by adjusting the heat (at 5K feet you probably won't be canning at 5 lbs much). This weight can be used instead of using the gauge (instructions say to ignore the gauge if you use this weight). The 3 piece design allows you to can at 5, 10 or 15 lbs more reliably as the weight will rock at the predetermined pressure as opposed to over pressurizing (up to 15 lbs) if you get the heat too high and don't turn it down. If your new canner did not come with the gauge, you should already have this part. No, you will not NEED it, but you may want it. If your new canner has came with a gauge, then you already have the 15 lb weight and you can pressure can at 10 lbs of pressure by adjusting the heat (at 5K feet you probably won't be canning at 5 lbs much). This weight can be used instead of using the gauge (instructions say to ignore the gauge if you use this weight). The 3 piece design allows you to can at 5, 10 or 15 lbs more reliably as the weight will rock at the predetermined pressure as opposed to over pressurizing (up to 15 lbs) if you get the heat too high and don't turn it down. If... » Read More No, you will not NEED it, but you may want it. If your new canner has came with a gauge, then you already have the 15 lb weight and you can pressure can at 10 lbs of pressure by adjusting the heat (at 5K feet you probably won't be canning at 5 lbs much). This weight can be used instead of using the gauge (instructions say to ignore the gauge if you use this weight). The 3 piece design allows you to can at 5, 10 or 15 lbs more reliably as the weight will rock at the predetermined pressure as opposed to over pressurizing (up to 15 lbs) if you get the heat too high and don't turn it down. If your new canner did not come with the gauge, you should already have this part. « Show Less
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No, you will not NEED it, but you may want it. If your new canner has came with a gauge, then you already have the 15 lb weight and you can pressure can at 10 lbs of pressure by adjusting the heat (at 5K feet you probably won't be canning at 5 lbs much). This weight can be used instead of using the gauge (instructions say to ignore the gauge if you use this weight). The 3 piece design allows you to can at 5, 10 or 15 lbs more reliably as the weight will rock at the predetermined pressure as opposed to over pressurizing (up to 15 lbs) if you get the heat too high and don't turn it down. If your new canner did not come with the gauge, you should already have this part.
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I have the 60QT pot it is great. I am 66 years old still do lots of canning could not do with out it. i didnt go bigger would take lots of heat and time bringing to boil. It fits the burner just right. I even used it on Gas burner you cant go wrong they stand behind the product. contact me if need to enjoy. GAC
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You should not can in this appliance. It's not tall enough for quarts, anyway. Also the low pressure is too low to can and the high pressure is too high for regular altitudes (like under 1000 ft above sea level). Use a pressure canner to can.
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This works on any Mirro canner where you can pick specific pounds of pressure.. It did not work on my Presto canner..
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No, probably just those made since 1971 and maybe not all of those, but it may adapt to pre-1971 cookers, if you also buy a vent pipe (part that the weight sits on) that can also fit your older cooker/canner. Presto part number 1058 is the most common one and it has 1/8 NPT male threads. Most pre-1971 canners had a 1/8 NPT female threaded hole that the vent pipe screwed into. Thus you can remove existing vent pipe, install 1058, then you can use this weight.
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I love mine, the T-fal P2510737 unit. This unit is really only for pressure cooking, NOT pressure canning. The new types are so much easier than the old ones that could overpressurize. One thing that is really important, let the unit vent steam for several minutes before closing it to make sure you get a good seal. The instructions were not a clear on that but i knew to do it from pressure canning.
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the 23 quart pressure cooker is BIG. unless she is going to do canning of quart sized jars I would think its too big. you need to find out what she plans to use it for. as for cooking she would have to be cooking for large groups or as I said canning on large scale. to give you an idea of the size of the 23 quart cooker you can cook 1 bushel of turnip greens after they are wilted, at one time. pressure can 7 quart jars or 20 pint jars at each canning.
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My pressure canner is 16 quart and it works really well! You have to experiment with the heat control until you find what works, but then you are on your way to consistent canning! I would highly recommend the cast iron range!
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I was going to write to contact Presto directly, but others answered it does. I bought it because I wanted to compare it to the regulator included with my 23-quart canner. was within 1 pound. agree that it is most handy for when needing to can at 5 or 10 pounds
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I have a Presto pressure cooker. I would suggest looking at the bottom of your old pressure regulator and see how it's constructed. This one has an "open clover-leaf" type opening with four sections.
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I use this rack inside my stainless steel Presto pressure cookers, 4 qt and 6 qt sizes. The pressure cookers for which this rack was designed do not, to the best of my knowledge, have removable pans or other inserts of any kind, with the possible exception of the very large pressure canner, in which it is possible to use a canning jar rack/lifter. For over 30 years I have used the 85341 in the bottom of the pressure cooker to ensure both that liquid circulates freely around the food being cooked and that the food is not subjected to excessive burner heat from below. Hope this helps.
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The older ones were not recommended for canning due to temperature not steady. I believe the newer ones have come a long way but I have never used one.The lady who helped me when I bought my GE electric range explained it to me.
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No, it will not work on all Prestos properly. It works fine on my new cooker but I also have an old cooker (01/PA6) in which the regulator sits down in a well. This cooker came with a smaller diameter regulator. This new regulator will fit on it but would not be able to swing back and forth as far potentially raising pressure to a dangerous level. Presto does not carry a replacement for smaller diameter regulator.
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It should work.. It's bigger than I expected so if your using it for 5qt jugs I would recommend a smaller one that's made for corrosive products..these seem like there more for fishtanks and stuff like that mine didn't fall apart yet and I use it for fuel but the description seems like it's made for water
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The 09985 fits the 23 quart Pressure Cooker per the Presto Website. Also fits: 0174510 16 Quart Pressure Canner;0175510 16 Quart Pressure Canner; 0175107 18 Quart Pressure Canner; 0178107 23 Quart Pressure Canner
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It, should work. It, is one if the best investments you can make for canning.
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You should get the 3-4 qt one. I ordered 3-4 q. the size was OK but the rubber sealer was very narrow and thin. I threw it away. I trusted the description on the package. I have exactly the same pressure cooker that you have. The best way is to go to a shop such as Walmart or ......, take the sealer and get the right one. I got the correct one from a friend who bought it from a shop. Good luck.