Remudamom Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 and how do you know if an old one is safe. Not ancient old, but hasn't been used in years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2Ride Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 (edited) If it is big enough to fit pint jars in then it is probably ok. You will most likely need a new rubber gasket for the lid. You need a rack for the bottom to keep the jars off of it. If it has a dial gauge then it needs to be checked (our local agriculture office does this). If it has a weighted gauge then you will be fine (but many smaller ones only did 10 lbs of pressure which will limit what kinds of foods you can process with it). Your best bet would be to try and find a number for the maker of the canner and contact them. They will be able to help you further. But generally speaking, you can use a pressure cooker like a pressure canner if it has what you need to do so. Oh and what makes them safee today is a rubber vent plug that will pop out should the pressure become too great instead of blowing up. That should be replaced when the gasket is replaced. You also don't want any pitting in the metal of the pot and any obvious large dents. Edited July 31, 2012 by CountryGirl2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I asked this in another recent thread and was told that pressure cookers and pressure canners are two separate animals.:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 I don't even know which I have. I think it's a cooker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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