In article >,
(Pat Evans) wrote:

> I have not been able to replace either the gasket or safety fuse for my
> 1965 mirro matic. The substitute parts now made do not fit properly.
>
> None of the pressure cookers on the market can compare in quality with
> my now useless mirromatic. New Prestos start around $50. The price
> climbs as I get into Fagor and others. I like fresh summer vegetables
> cooked in the pc. I no longer use it for any other type of food.
> therefore, I never use anything other than 15lbs of pressure Presto
> starts about $50, Would Presto be satisfactory or should I invest in a
> more expensive pc. Thanks Pat

Sure it would be satisfactory. I use a Presto 6-quart stainless steel
pressure cooker with a 15 psi pressure gauge. Works great.

Have you checked manufacturers' sites for replacements for your Mirro?
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