"dave" <""david.stehman\"@no spamverizon.net"> wrote in message
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> 4. Most canning I plan to do calls for 10 psi. it seems a lot easer to
> control the canner at 15 psi. would there be any harmful effects from
> canning at a higher pressure, and the same processing time as the lower
> pressure?

Unless you live over 1000' above sea level you need to purchase the Presto
3-way counterweight. It's almost impossible to keeo the pressure at 10 psi
with a 15lb cw. The 3-piece one runs around $12 and some Ace Hardware/True
Value stores carry it. You can also order it online.