On the top of all pressure canners is a dial or knoblike device called the pressure regulator. It helps you control the pressure inside the canner. There are three types of regulators:
One-Piece Pressure Regulator: This is the most common regulator sold today. Add or remove weight rings to set the pressure canner for 5, 10, or 15 pounds. Set the regulator on top of the vent pipe to start the pressurizing process. Adjust the heat to control the rattling sound as the canner gains or loses pressure.
Dial-Gauge Regulator: More common in older pressure canners, a dial regulator shows the exact pressure inside. Adjust heat up or down to stay at whatever weight is specified in your recipe. A dial regulator must be inspected for accuracy annually.
Weighted-Gauge Regulator: Made of a disc-like piece of metal, this must be set on the vent pipe at the correct position to process at 5, 10, or 15 pounds. Like the one-piece pressure regulator, it makes a rocking sound.
On the top of all pressure canners is a dial or knoblike device called the pressure regulator. It he...
On the top of all pressure canners is a dial or knoblike device called the pressure regulator. It helps you control the pressure inside the canner. There are three types of regulators:
One-Piece Pressure Regulator: This is the most common regulator sold today. Add or remove weight rings to set the pressure canner for 5, 10, or 15 pounds. Set the regulator on top of the vent pipe to start the pressurizing process. Adjust the heat to control the rattling sound as the canner gains or loses pressure.
Dial-Gauge Regulator: More common in older pressure canners, a dial regulator shows the exact pressure inside. Adjust heat up or down to stay at whatever weight is specified in your recipe.
A dial regulator must be inspected for accuracy annually.
Weighted-Gauge Regulator: Made of a disc-like piece of metal, this must be set on the vent pipe at the correct position to process at 5, 10, or 15 pounds. Like the one-piece pressure regulator, it makes a rocking sound.