I have this exact pressure canner. Amazon sells seals that fit!

that works for the older seals, if you put veg oil on the newer ones you will ruin them. It softens them to the point they stick to the cooker and dissolve when you remove the stuck lid. If you can find one you should buy it while you still can.

I just was gifted my grandmothers Sears brand pressure canner (I also have her smaller mirro magic one) and it’s been difficult finding a new seal, so I’m thrilled to try this out and to see if it works! Thank you!!

@TomBrueggen

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

Thanks for the tip. Mine was the exact same pressure cooker! Awesome!

@TomBrueggen

4 жыл бұрын

It’s still not a long term fix, but it’ll get ya by in a pinch.

Thanks for the information. I had to recan some items. Not long enough the first time.

Thank you I needed this info... This happened to me too, didn't think I would ever get the ring back on but I put the ring in streaming hot water and it was a little easier to get that ring back on too.

@TomBrueggen

2 жыл бұрын

This Presto canner seems indestructible! I actually bought a larger cheaper off brand because it can do 14 pints using a middle rack. It’s handy and works OK, but it’s thinner metal, doesn’t hold temp as steady and is just all around more leaky. But I sure love having both of them rattling on the stove!

I just bought a seal today for my moms presto cooker from the early 80's.

I inherited the same canner too. Thanks. Love hearing kids, but they are hungry.😢

@TomBrueggen

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks. They’re not hungry, just being whiny. No worries, with all the gardening and canning I do, they have plenty to eat! Thanks for watching!

thank you for the tip.

@TomBrueggen

4 жыл бұрын

Happy to help. If your seal is getting dried out like mine, I'd recommend you get a proper replacement. I just bought one for mine recently. If the seal starts to leak, there is no real risk of the canner exploding, but you could lose a batch of food if the pressures aren't held proper.

@oldtimerlee8820

4 жыл бұрын

@@TomBrueggen Excellent advice! I have the same style Presto bought back in the early 1970's. Another, later model, bought in the 1990's. To avoid the risk of losing a batch of food, each time I replace a gasket, I immediately order a new one. Had to replace the gasket on my newer one about 2 weeks ago. Had 18 pints of ground venison in it when it wouldn't build pressure. (Learned, years ago, in similar circumstances to always have a spare within reach!!) It only took a few minutes to replace it. Easier than the one like yours, BTW. I took that one out to check it and clean it, earlier this week. It sure didn't want to go back in place. But it did! Thanks for sharing good advice for anyone who may have or buy this style National/Presto canner.

One can try Trident Silicone Grease that is used for renewing gaskets on cannister filters used on fish tanks. The product looks like vaseline and comes in 2 ounce plastic can by weight.

@TomBrueggen

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

Is the rubber ring still working?

I just bought replacement seals for my canner that looks just like that. Do you have a manual for yours?

@TomBrueggen

3 жыл бұрын

I don't have a manual. There's not a lot to study or that can go wrong. Make sure vents are clear and seals are good. And get to canning! Thanks for watching!

You can still purchase new seals for Presto.

@TomBrueggen

5 жыл бұрын

Good to know!

Buy a new Seal at ACE Hardware or order one!

My lid won't lock all of a sudden.

@TomBrueggen

2 жыл бұрын

Kind of hard for me to say what’s wrong. Hope you figured it out! Sometimes mine gets a bit cross on the slots and jams up. I have a second cheaper cooker/canner that I’ve found if the pot rotates 180° I can’t get the lid on at all. Doesn’t make sense but it happens. Good luck!

@womanofjesus1

2 жыл бұрын

@@TomBrueggen I was able to lock it. Very strange it just happened all of a sudden. But it locks. Whheww almost panicked.

Time to buy a new seal.

@TomBrueggen

4 жыл бұрын

Yes. I bought one recently. Not sure where I put it though...this old one is still holding!

@cindybonem494

4 жыл бұрын

Tom Brueggen that’s impressive 👍🏻

wd40.. and yes you can still buy seals for your canner

@TomBrueggen

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I’ve since replaced the seal.

@beingsneaky

3 жыл бұрын

@@TomBrueggen awesome. Always good to get the old stuff working again. And should be able to get a new pressure gauge too.

Never use gasket with cracks. Pressure canner can explode. Not worth dying over.

@TomBrueggen

4 жыл бұрын

I recently bought a new one to replace it. Thanks for watching.

@oldtimerlee8820

4 жыл бұрын

Tankster, you've forgotten or you don't know that this canner has a safety pressure release plug. Looking at the upside down lid, it's in the center of the lid. That will blow out before enough pressure builds for the canner to "explode". And, the pressure regulator is designed to start releasing steam when 16 lbs pressure is built up in the canner. Plus, when closed, the lid is captured by metal flanges on it and the canner body. *The canner will NOT explode* when used according the directions included in the manual. Please think about it. TWO pressure release devices AND the lid locked into place., how can there be enough pressure for it to explode. And, with a cracked gasket it is far more likely that the canner will not build pressure, in the first place. I wish people would stop fear mongering about pressure canners. We need more people learning this valuable life skill, IMO. PS & FWIW: I have a little later version of this same canner, purchased new in the early 1970's. Believe it was manufactured in 1971. Used it this week. When the gasket fails, pressure doesn't build. I know, as I've replaced that gasket and pressure release plug, as needed over the years.

@oldtimerlee8820

4 жыл бұрын

@@tankster5826 What is your model number?

@oldtimerlee8820

4 жыл бұрын

@@tankster5826 The gasket set that you need is the 9905. I just received one to fit my 0178005. :-) www.gopresto.com/product/pressure-canner-sealing-ring-safety-plug-pack-09905 Hope this helps. BTW, I haven't seen anything on Presto going out of business. I understand canners and canning supplies are in short supply in some places. Walmart has sold out on many related items at both stores that are nearest to me.