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


I've cross - posted this to rec.food.preserving, maybe someone there can
help you...

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Best
Greg

This doesn't look like a preserving question.

It's too bad you can't find parts for your Mirro - I think one of my
pressure cookers is a Mirro and if so, I know I'll be just as upset as you
are if I can't find a new gasket when I need one. <sigh>

Presto has been around awhile. They make the most common pressure canner on
the market (at least in my area).

I've been seeing a pressure cooker that doesn't have the weight and looks
pretty slick. I encouraged my Dad to buy it so I could get a good look at
it, but he decided to just keep his old one. ;<

I saw a cool pressure cooker advertised on one of those 'gimme all your
money *right now* TV channels. It was electric, had a timer, no weight,
inserts for multi-layer cooking, all for just over $100. Good thing I'd
hidden my credit card and couldn't find it before the time ran out. ;>

Anyway, back to your question - I wouldn't have a worry about finding Presto
parts and $50 over the life of the pot will be very little per year.

Deb
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In Oregon, the pacific northWET. NWF habitat #32964


"Gregory Morrow" > wrote in message
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>
> 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
>
>
> I've cross - posted this to rec.food.preserving, maybe someone there can
> help you...
>
> --
> Best
> Greg
>
>

>> 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.

Don't give up until you contact the company about it. Go to the
"Contact Us" part of:
http://www.wearever.com/
And look here as well for parts:
http://www.mirroparts.com/
http://www.cookscorner.com/