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bought a used All American PC on ebay, arrived quite used. Cleaning questions.
    #7047968 - 06/14/07 10:41 PM (16 years, 9 months ago)

Bought a used All American 15qt Pressure Canner on ebay, and it arrived quite ugly. I got it for $80 plus shipping, so not really a bad deal if I can clean it up just a bit and use it.

I was looking into cleaning aluminum, as this PC has quite a bit of dull scale looking spots on it. They recommend using a hot vinegar/water solution to clean it, and I'm wondering if PCing the vinegar and water solution would be a bad idea or not. I figure that would get it into all the appropriate nooks and crannies, but I don't wanna ruin it either.

The pressure gauge also reads three lbs or so when nothing is in the PC, so I'm wondering if cleaning it will possibly help the gauge read correctly, or if anyone knows about repair/replacement of a gauge on an All American PC.

I think I know how to use it, but just to clarify, After putting a bit of water in it and a couple of jars held off of the bottom with either a rack or jar lids as in RR's video, I would put on the lid and tighten it down, close the release valve thingy, put the fire on high until it's at 15 lbs of pressure, then lower the heat to low to keep the pressure at 15 lbs, correct? If it goes over by a couple of lbs, it's not going to ruin anything, is it?

Thanks for your help.


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Re: bought a used All American PC on ebay, arrived quite used. Cleaning questions. [Re: PinheadX]
    #7047985 - 06/14/07 10:46 PM (16 years, 9 months ago)

Does it have a toggle valve or a weight?


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Re: bought a used All American PC on ebay, arrived quite used. Cleaning questions. [Re: PinheadX]
    #7047998 - 06/14/07 10:52 PM (16 years, 9 months ago)

First, if your gage doesn't read "0" then you need to buy a new one before doing anything.

Second, when heating up the cooker, do so with the "release valve" in the open position. This will allow the lid to heat evenly and create a proper seal.

Third, I wouldn't worry too much about the cooker being cosmetically dirty. I would clean the seal really well. As well as you can clean it without damaging it. Just make sure its functional, and not filthy, and you'll be fine.


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Re: bought a used All American PC on ebay, arrived quite used. Cleaning questions. [Re: PinheadX]
    #7048005 - 06/14/07 10:57 PM (16 years, 9 months ago)

also, this thing didn't come with a weight. I don't think this model actually uses a weight. Seems to have a toggle valve instead. I'll post pics...


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Re: bought a used All American PC on ebay, arrived quite used. Cleaning questions. [Re: PinheadX]
    #7048021 - 06/14/07 11:04 PM (16 years, 9 months ago)

Yeah, I should have been more clear. That toggle valve is what I called the "release valve" when it is in the up position it is open. This is where you want it when your heating up the cooker. Once it has been blowing steam for a few minutes, flip it to the down position and then the pressure will rise.


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Re: bought a used All American PC on ebay, arrived quite used. Cleaning questions. [Re: PinheadX]
    #7048029 - 06/14/07 11:07 PM (16 years, 9 months ago)

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well, a new gauge is $15, so I guess I'm ordering one now...


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