thedealhunter2000
Dec 26th, 2011, 03:06 AM
Hi,
I know this is a little last minute as I am trying to capture the boxing day (-YES I KNOW IT's OVER NOW-) sales thing. I'm not sure to post this in the Home & Garden or Food & Drink area so I may make a carbon copy of the message in each as IMHO it can pertain to both areas of the board.
I'm looking to get into canning and it seems water canning is the easiest but also limiting as meats are out of the question if you plan to can according to the USDA guidelines. With a pressure canner I can can meats, process stuff faster, and I think less stuff could go mush. My understanding right now on the pressure canners is that technology has advanced over the decades that IIRC reading and hearing on Youtube and random websites/blogs that todays modern pressure canners have about 3 safety implimentations in place to prevent the pressure canner from exploding unless you really really defeat all the safeties on the pressure canner then you'll likely cause the pressure canner to explode.
With that said my understanding is that All American's 'metal to metal' seal lasts the longest with no seals to buy which I've read reports of people having theirs for like 30yrs. I also read up on the Presto 1781 model as well. I am looking for a dial gauge model. IIRC I've read on Amazon and other sites that the dial gauges should be tested by qualified professionals (forgot what site/review recommended the fire dept. do the test for you).
With that comment on the dial guages needed to be tested to ensure them working properly I need a store with a good service/return/exchange policy. I called Home Hardware before and they said they will take returns if the item is not used however they won't allow you to use it to see if it will hold 'true' pressure to the dial or to test how the pressure canners seals hold as they consider the unit used and non returnable then. I told them how is one supposed to know if the seals hold or the dial guage is 'true' if you don't test it? They simply said 'no returns' and that was that.
So my question to you all is I would like to know what /GOOD/ stores in the GTA that sell pressure canners and water bath canners where you can get excellent help, service, and most importantly post sale service & support with a /GOOD RETURN POLICY/.???
Thanks in advance.
Of yes, if you could please list the store name, location, what is a good RFD price and fair price. The more options the better.
I know this is a little last minute as I am trying to capture the boxing day (-YES I KNOW IT's OVER NOW-) sales thing. I'm not sure to post this in the Home & Garden or Food & Drink area so I may make a carbon copy of the message in each as IMHO it can pertain to both areas of the board.
I'm looking to get into canning and it seems water canning is the easiest but also limiting as meats are out of the question if you plan to can according to the USDA guidelines. With a pressure canner I can can meats, process stuff faster, and I think less stuff could go mush. My understanding right now on the pressure canners is that technology has advanced over the decades that IIRC reading and hearing on Youtube and random websites/blogs that todays modern pressure canners have about 3 safety implimentations in place to prevent the pressure canner from exploding unless you really really defeat all the safeties on the pressure canner then you'll likely cause the pressure canner to explode.
With that said my understanding is that All American's 'metal to metal' seal lasts the longest with no seals to buy which I've read reports of people having theirs for like 30yrs. I also read up on the Presto 1781 model as well. I am looking for a dial gauge model. IIRC I've read on Amazon and other sites that the dial gauges should be tested by qualified professionals (forgot what site/review recommended the fire dept. do the test for you).
With that comment on the dial guages needed to be tested to ensure them working properly I need a store with a good service/return/exchange policy. I called Home Hardware before and they said they will take returns if the item is not used however they won't allow you to use it to see if it will hold 'true' pressure to the dial or to test how the pressure canners seals hold as they consider the unit used and non returnable then. I told them how is one supposed to know if the seals hold or the dial guage is 'true' if you don't test it? They simply said 'no returns' and that was that.
So my question to you all is I would like to know what /GOOD/ stores in the GTA that sell pressure canners and water bath canners where you can get excellent help, service, and most importantly post sale service & support with a /GOOD RETURN POLICY/.???
Thanks in advance.
Of yes, if you could please list the store name, location, what is a good RFD price and fair price. The more options the better.