zxcvbob wrote:
> Dead weight:
> Disadvantages: Noisy (big problem if you can at night and have a surly
> or phobic spouse). If you are over 1000 ft elevation you have to adjust
> the processing pressure all the way up to 15 pounds in one big jump
> (leads to overprocessing)
>
> Advantages: Never needs calibration. You don't have to watch it to
> maintain the right pressure.

I'm actually leaning towards a dead-weight canner now. It seams to be
cheaper on eBay that way. Also I'm starting to like the idea of
checking pressure by sound and not having to sit there watching it.

Our elevation is a bit under 1200 ft, so I'm not sure whether
adjustment for altitude would be necessary.

Someone on another thread suggested Mirro canners. Any advice on what
to look for in those?

- Charlie in Norman OK