Marie Dodge wrote:
>
> "dave" <""david.stehman\"@no spamverizon.net"> wrote in message
> news:ca5mk.312$T91.7@trnddc04...
>>
>> 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.

Thanks, that is why I asked about going to 15psi cause it just seemed to
stay there.