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InvisibleFoxFire
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Presto bit the dust.
    #14399855 - 05/04/11 12:49 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

Well I knew it would happen sooner or later, just not this soon.
Ive had my Presto 23 qt for around 2 years I guess, and now its not forming a seal.

There is no visible damage or ware on the gasket, but it pours steam when you put the weight on.

Im thinking the aluminum lid has warped slightly, because when I press down on it the leaking stops until you let up.

I guess its time for an AA intervention.. :smirk:


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Re: Presto bit the dust. [Re: FoxFire]
    #14399871 - 05/04/11 12:52 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

2 years of steady use isnt bad, and now you can get a bigger better AA PC :awesome:


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Re: Presto bit the dust. [Re: FoxFire]
    #14399875 - 05/04/11 12:53 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

cld just be the ruber ring that seals it up when u cook.. they sell replacements of those for cheap

also cld try oiling ur current ring really well , let it sit for a bit (few hours atleast), wipe of the excess, and see what that does

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Re: Presto bit the dust. [Re: stranger_danger]
    #14399884 - 05/04/11 12:55 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

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stranger_danger said:
cld just be the ruber ring that seals it up when u cook.. they sell replacements of those for cheap

also cld try oiling ur current ring really well , let it sit for a bit (few hours atleast), wipe of the excess, and see what that does




yeah if its the rubber ring definitely just get a replacement, but he said that he thinks the lid is warped :eek:

if thats the case might as well get a new one


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Re: Presto bit the dust. [Re: MOPE]
    #14399906 - 05/04/11 12:58 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

Yeah I thought it was the ring at first, I took it out and oiled it a little (didn't let it marinate or anything) but it looks just fine, no little cracks or anything suspicious.  Ill try oiling it up real nice and letting it sit...

Just sucks cause I have 2 big ass sawdust blocks and a bunch of grain soaking which will all become trash if I cant fix this today.


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Re: Presto bit the dust. [Re: FoxFire]
    #14399923 - 05/04/11 01:03 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

Did you let it cook out dry? That will do it!

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Re: Presto bit the dust. [Re: bootster]
    #14399930 - 05/04/11 01:04 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

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bootster said:
Did you let it cook out dry? That will do it!



QFT

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Re: Presto bit the dust. [Re: bootster]
    #14399941 - 05/04/11 01:06 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

It is the rubber sealing (i bet), but if you have the money, buy your self an All American!!!
Chinese crappy Prestos suck...

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Re: Presto bit the dust. [Re: Luger0815]
    #14399999 - 05/04/11 01:25 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

Most the time when a seal goes bad, there won't be cracks or rips in it. It has just done a little shrinking. Buy a new gasket and replace. Like twelve bucks.

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Re: Presto bit the dust. [Re: bootster]
    #14400018 - 05/04/11 01:33 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

Funny you mention that actually, it does seem like the gasket has shrunk a little..

:sherlock:


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Re: Presto bit the dust. [Re: FoxFire]
    #14400180 - 05/04/11 02:14 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

Once the gasket is cool...(Don't do it while its hot, it will snap.)just gently stretch it. It will buy you more time with it until you get a replacement. I have used them for about a month with weekly cycles doing it.

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Re: Presto bit the dust. [Re: Ozzy]
    #14400216 - 05/04/11 02:23 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

I actually just tried that, and it definitely fit better when I put it back in the lid.

It seemed like it was going to work beautifully, no leaking or dripping, but when I put the weight on again it started gushing steam as usual.

Pretty sure its just dead.

Thanks for all the help though!


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Re: Presto bit the dust. [Re: FoxFire]
    #14400222 - 05/04/11 02:24 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

A new gasket is about ten bucks at Ace. For two years work, that's not terrible.


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Re: Presto bit the dust. [Re: Doc_T]
    #14400644 - 05/04/11 03:44 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

It's a rubber-gasketted PC.  Two years out of a $10 ring aint bad at all.

You give up on your car every time it needs an oil change? :P

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Re: Presto bit the dust. [Re: FoxFire]
    #14400693 - 05/04/11 03:57 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

Upon reading the title of this thread, the first thought I had was "Well, it is a Presto."  :lol:

Prestos warp over time, especially if you run a high work load on them.  Had the same thing happen to my P23 after about 3 and a half years of consecutive heavy use on an electric stove.  Now you have the excuse to make the upgrade to an AA PC or electric steroclave.

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Re: Presto bit the dust. [Re: Doctor_Inoc]
    #14400708 - 05/04/11 04:00 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

Mine's over 20 years old and has never given me a problem. To each his own I guess.

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Re: Presto bit the dust. [Re: bootster]
    #14400771 - 05/04/11 04:15 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

I think the older Prestos were American(?) made (IIRC).

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Re: Presto bit the dust. [Re: Fischer]
    #14400775 - 05/04/11 04:17 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

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Fischer said:
I think the older Prestos were American(?) made (IIRC).




That would be mine. :grin:

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Re: Presto bit the dust. [Re: FoxFire]
    #14401385 - 05/04/11 06:47 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

Yes this is what happens. They warp not only at the top to where they don't hold pressure well, but they bow at the bottom so they don't sit flat against the stove.

A 2 year lifespan for an 80 dollar tool isn't horrible. That's about exactly how long mine lasted too.


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Re: Presto bit the dust. [Re: anonjon]
    #14402399 - 05/04/11 09:49 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

No warranties from the store you purchased it at in the U.S?

I have two 21L Mirro PC's(Seem to be the Canadian Presto) one I purchased
from Canadian tire and it came with a 5 year store warranty and another
5 years limited manufacturers warranty. The other PC I grabbed off
kijiji for $30($130 brand new) and Canadian tire will take that back
as well without a receipt if it fails within 5 years.

Something to look into, not sure how the return policies are in the
states.

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