On Sun, 15 Jun 2008 13:23:12 -0500, "Katey Didd"
wrote:

Hi.. now that our gardens are starting to produce is anyone here a canner?
I searched all over for a canner with a pressure dial like my old canner had
and couldn't find one anywhere. The one I bought is a Presto and has the
weight and other things on top, but no pressure dial anymore. Which ones do
you prefer? Which do you feel do a better job at canning safely?

One benefit of the weight "jiggler" type is that they never go out of
calibration whereas the dial gauge type should be checked and, if
necessary, recalibrated before each season's use. This could be a bit
of an inconvenience but result in problems with the processed food if
not done. In the USA, I believe this check and recalibration is a
service provided by University Extension Services. Here in Canada I
know of no such service so I stick to the weight gauge type.

Ross.