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Ghost0420
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What PC would you guys recommend?
#22434276 - 10/25/15 11:47 PM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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I heard that small, say, 6ltr PC's are shit and you should get like a bigger one or something? I don't know much about PC's so discuss.
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Pastywhyte
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Re: What PC would you guys recommend? [Re: Ghost0420]
#22434282 - 10/25/15 11:51 PM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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If you have the funds then AA (All American) can't be beat. If not get a presto or mirro.
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Ghost0420
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Re: What PC would you guys recommend? [Re: Pastywhyte]
#22434299 - 10/25/15 11:59 PM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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buddy.
Why do I heartell that you should get a large PC rather than a small one?
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Pastywhyte
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Re: What PC would you guys recommend? [Re: Ghost0420]
#22434309 - 10/26/15 12:01 AM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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So you can sterilize more at once its better to sterilze a dozen quarts in one run than one at a time for a dozen runs.
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NDStepp84
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Re: What PC would you guys recommend? [Re: Pastywhyte]
#22434318 - 10/26/15 12:04 AM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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Pastywhyte said: If you have the funds then AA (All American) can't be beat. If not get a presto or mirro.
 The AA is a tank, but if it is out of your budget a lot of people use presto and mirro and they work great. Some of the smaller cheap PC's only do 10 psi, so I would check out the stats before buying
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Ghost0420
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Re: What PC would you guys recommend? [Re: NDStepp84]
#22434324 - 10/26/15 12:07 AM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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Liking the sounds of the AA
What size would you recommend? Is bigger better?
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NDStepp84
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Re: What PC would you guys recommend? [Re: Ghost0420]
#22434416 - 10/26/15 12:36 AM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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Depends on your budget/needs. The 921 is a popular size, holds the same as the 925, 10 quart jars. they make a few sizes larger. and also smaller sizes. shop around a bit before you buy, sometimes you can find a good deal.
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Edited by NDStepp84 (10/26/15 10:07 AM)
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Zuul
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Re: What PC would you guys recommend? [Re: Ghost0420]
#22434418 - 10/26/15 12:38 AM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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Ghost0420 said: Liking the sounds of the AA
What size would you recommend? Is bigger better?
What are your plans? If your going to go at this full time then I would buy an AA. If your going to do 2 to 3 small PF tek grows a year I'd go with a cheaper PC. I originally went with a 8 qt cheapo PC from Wally world. It would only fit 8 1/2 pints in it, so it was a PITA if I wanted to inoculate more than 8 (re sterilize my SAB area). I used it for a bit and when I decided I was down for the long haul I shelled out the cash for an AA 925.
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Ghost0420
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Re: What PC would you guys recommend? [Re: Zuul]
#22434469 - 10/26/15 01:06 AM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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Is AA 925 the biggest one?
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Re: What PC would you guys recommend? [Re: Ghost0420]
#22434540 - 10/26/15 01:54 AM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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Mirro 22qt has treated me well. Was only $65 off amazon. Holds 10qts if you use one pp5 container, or 15 plastic pints if you find the right ones (dollarstore betty crocker.)
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Zuul
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Re: What PC would you guys recommend? [Re: Ghost0420]
#22434541 - 10/26/15 01:55 AM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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I believe the 941 is the big daddy.
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NDStepp84
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Re: What PC would you guys recommend? [Re: Zuul]
#22435387 - 10/26/15 10:26 AM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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IMO wouldn't use any bigger than a 930 on an electric stove, the larger sizes get pretty heavy when loaded and may damage the burner, plus if you have a hood or a microwave built in above the stove may not have the clearance. Larger sizes work well on gas burner stoves or the outdoor portable gas burners.Quote:
Zuul said: I believe the 941 is the big daddy.
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Re: What PC would you guys recommend? [Re: NDStepp84]
#22435870 - 10/26/15 12:38 PM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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The aa 921 is the most popular size. You can fit 1/2 gallon and 1 gallon jars in it. You can double stack quart jars also. It's worth the extra money over the. 915. I use my 921 on my glass cook top all the time.
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bootster

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Re: What PC would you guys recommend? [Re: tahoe]
#22435906 - 10/26/15 12:48 PM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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The "double stacking" means this, 7 Qts in the bottom layer with 3 on the top, sideways for a total of 10. The 915 holds just the 7 , but it's turnover time is faster than the 921. If you shoot for the 7 Qts, the 915 can't be beat. I can fit 19 qts in my 941 but I hardly ever use it. I can't fit it on the stove top because of clearance issues, so I just use my 1915x and 1925x Sterilizers for a total of 17 Qts. I would recommend the 1925x for the best all around "PC". It is the bomb (no pun) for bags as well and agar as well.
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r00tuuu123
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Re: What PC would you guys recommend? [Re: bootster]
#22436099 - 10/26/15 01:37 PM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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OP like another poster said buy what you can afford and have room for. I had a 23 qt presto but it took up too much space so I downsized to a 16 qt and it still does 7 qts at a time.
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bootster

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Re: What PC would you guys recommend? [Re: r00tuuu123]
#22436201 - 10/26/15 02:06 PM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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I don't recall ever hearing anything about a budget. That would be a help to know what it is, if there is one. I notice that he's from NZ. Shipping is going to kill him on price regardless. After owning a few Sterilizers, I find that the versatility of them over PC's outweigh the added costs, but then again, I got mine used on craigslist and was able to pick it up in person. YMMV.
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Panda89
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Re: What PC would you guys recommend? [Re: bootster]
#22436230 - 10/26/15 02:18 PM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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You could even look on Craigslist. I got my AA of there for 80 bucks on a good deal last year. Just look they are out there for sure.
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filthyknees
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Re: What PC would you guys recommend? [Re: Panda89]
#22436347 - 10/26/15 02:53 PM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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941 if you'll grow more than a few tubs.
Would go x75 sterilizer if I had the capital for the automation.
Got a 941 of craigslist for 250 a few months ago.
Get two if you can. Fucking cool down times are killer when weekend warrioring it
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bootster

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Re: What PC would you guys recommend? [Re: Panda89]
#22436753 - 10/26/15 04:39 PM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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I don't recall ever hearing anything about a budget. That would be a help to know what it is, if there is one. I notice that he's from NZQuote:
Panda89 said: You could even look on Craigslist. I got my AA of there for 80 bucks on a good deal last year. Just look they are out there for sure.
Do they have a "Craigslist" or an equivalent in NZ?
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Panda89
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Re: What PC would you guys recommend? [Re: bootster]
#22436784 - 10/26/15 04:52 PM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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Ya they do I looked no pc's. Hopefully op finds one.
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MudaFuka
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Re: What PC would you guys recommend? [Re: Panda89]
#22436813 - 10/26/15 05:03 PM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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I have 2 23qt prestos and I'm verry happy with them. I can do 20 qts per run for far less than it would have cost me to get 1 AA that would only alow me to run 10 qts at a time.
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bootster

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Re: What PC would you guys recommend? [Re: MudaFuka]
#22436896 - 10/26/15 05:29 PM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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I had a Presto 23 Qt PC for 21 years and literally gave it away to a member that I didn't even know previously. It served me very well. I treated myself to a couple of AA sterilizers because I bought the pair at the same time for $150 on CL. I knew that I could get my investment back or make a little if I chose to get out of the hobby.If you like to treat yourself to nicer things in life, an AA sterilizer is the creme de la creme. If the OP can find something local on a comparable site like Craigslist, I would say go for whatever he chooses. If he has to order new, shipping is a huge issue. The extra money for a once in a lifetime purchase would be well worth it IMO unless it is beyond the pale in price. A Presto 23 Qt is definitely the best bang for your buck if your budget is tight.
Some feedback from the OP would be helpful about now.
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NDStepp84
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Re: What PC would you guys recommend? [Re: bootster]
#22436987 - 10/26/15 05:56 PM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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I love my AA's. I'm pretty damn poor and not a materialistic person, but if I had to call something my prized possession that would be it. I would never knock a Presto, they are great, and can't beat them for the price. If I was going to get a presto I would go ahead and pick up an extra gasket. I'm sure they last a really long time but I would keep one on hand just to be prepared.
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Ghost0420
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Re: What PC would you guys recommend? [Re: bootster]
#22437183 - 10/26/15 06:47 PM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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bootster said: Some feedback from the OP would be helpful about now.
What feedback are you looking for?
Thank you guys for your discussion.
 Yes, there is craigslist in NZ and there are other websites where people sell their second hand shit.
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bootster

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Re: What PC would you guys recommend? [Re: Ghost0420]
#22437281 - 10/26/15 07:11 PM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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I think that a budget was asked a few times.
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Ghost0420
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Re: What PC would you guys recommend? [Re: bootster]
#22437505 - 10/26/15 08:05 PM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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As for the budget, always invest in the best I say.
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Re: What PC would you guys recommend? [Re: Ghost0420]
#22437649 - 10/26/15 08:54 PM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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Ghost0420 said: As for the budget, always invest in the best I say.
Or scam it out of somebody else. I heard you always say that too.
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MudaFuka
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Re: What PC would you guys recommend? [Re: Inocuole]
#22437699 - 10/26/15 09:05 PM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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If I had cash to burn I'd go with an AA 75x. Beyond that your looking at Comercial grade shit for thousands of dollars.
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Pastywhyte
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Re: What PC would you guys recommend? [Re: MudaFuka]
#22437749 - 10/26/15 09:13 PM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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MudaFuka said: If I had cash to burn I'd go with an AA 75x. Beyond that your looking at Comercial grade shit for thousands of dollars.
I love my 75x best purchase I've made in this hobby so far
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Groo
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Re: What PC would you guys recommend? [Re: MudaFuka]
#22593168 - 11/30/15 02:41 AM (8 years, 2 months ago) |
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MudaFuka said: I have 2 23qt prestos and I'm verry happy with them. I can do 20 qts per run for far less than it would have cost me to get 1 AA that would only alow me to run 10 qts at a time.
THIS is you do anything else you are either a luxurious bastard or a brand sucker or any other kind of a sucker. But you`re a sucker. Or used to the finer things. Theres nothing wrong with affording yourself those things other than being a luxurious basta. Which is not an insult mind you luxurious bstards.
Not dissing merican PC just saying you are foolish to think the presto or mirro wont last 100 years with daily use... It will. And will laugh its ass off whild doing so.
I ran that same set up doing commercial pf tek jars and selling online
Edited by Groo (11/30/15 02:44 AM)
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