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c_glidden
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pressure gauge
#5260089 - 02/03/06 05:23 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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ok so i have an 18 qt pressure cooker... the first time i used it i put everything together, read all the instructions.. double checked everything.. .and the pressure gauge would not move.. i know there was pressure in there, exhaust was coming out and everything. so i figured that the pressure gauge was damaged during shipping because i ordered it on the internet. so i went to ace hardware today and got a replacement pressure gauge.. put it in... and still, its not reading any pressure.. wtf? what could cause this??
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agar
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Re: pressure gauge [Re: c_glidden]
#5260120 - 02/03/06 05:38 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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What brand/model is the PC?
Are you sure you you have the right weight & proper weight setting. Often round weights have 3 separate holes 5-10-15 lbs.
Is the seal......sealing? It takes internal pressure to do that.
PC can create steam, without noticeable pressure. if the steam can escape - with ease.
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c_glidden
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Re: pressure gauge [Re: agar]
#5260123 - 02/03/06 05:40 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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18 qt presto pressure cooker 01751
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agar
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Re: pressure gauge [Re: c_glidden]
#5260154 - 02/03/06 05:52 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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 This one?
That is a fairly good PC.
It should build pressure & work fine. If the seal is not damaged. Are you sure you have the seal installed properly?
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c_glidden
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Re: pressure gauge [Re: agar]
#5260158 - 02/03/06 05:54 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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when i lock it in it sounds like a space ship door closing
i think its sealed
im letting it cool down im afraid to open it right now
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c_glidden
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Re: pressure gauge [Re: c_glidden]
#5260163 - 02/03/06 05:55 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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ok so i just untwisted it and jumped away real quick
but it released out air when i did so that means its sealed.. right?
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mycogirl
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Re: pressure gauge [Re: c_glidden]
#5260180 - 02/03/06 06:01 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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Do you see that cap to the left of the gauge? That goes over a spout that pours out steam (after the button pops up). Did you put that cap over the spout after it started pouring out steam and the button popped up? I made that mistake my 1st time using my pc.
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c_glidden
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Re: pressure gauge [Re: mycogirl]
#5260203 - 02/03/06 06:08 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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yes, the pressure regulator cap aka jiggler
i had to order one of those as well
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mycogirl
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Re: pressure gauge [Re: c_glidden]
#5260215 - 02/03/06 06:13 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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Is your pressure gauge attached tightly enough, If its new, you cave to kinda smoosh the wax ring.
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c_glidden
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Re: pressure gauge [Re: mycogirl]
#5260233 - 02/03/06 06:20 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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ok i just put the original gauge on and tighted the nut really tight with plyars.. filled it back up with water, and got it on the stove.. hope it works ;x
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Re: pressure gauge [Re: c_glidden]
#5260242 - 02/03/06 06:24 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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Quote:
c_glidden said: ok so i just untwisted it and jumped away real quick
but it released out air when i did so that means its sealed.. right?
Don't kill yourself.
Steam can cause 3rd degree burns, quicker than you can BLINK & FART.
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Re: pressure gauge [Re: agar]
#5260299 - 02/03/06 06:47 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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ok so im pretty sure that the problem WAS the little white washer thingy. i didn't tighten it with plyars the first time, this time i did it super tight and i went out and checked out it and its above 10 psi.. sweet!
turned it off and now im gonna mix up some baby bottle lc's thanks for the help guys
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