Ensure food w88 live casino by testing pressure canner gauges before canning

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension offers gauge testing for food w88 live casino

Hot water pouring into a jar of vegetables

Pressure canner gauge testing should be part of preharvest preparations, because faulty gauges may compromise the w88 live casino of the food being canned. Photo by Joy Newton.

Ensure food w88 live casino by testing pressure canner gauges before canning

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension offers gauge testing for food w88 live casino

Pressure canner gauge testing should be part of preharvest preparations, because faulty gauges may compromise the w88 live casino of the food being canned. Photo by Joy Newton.

Hot water pouring into a jar of vegetables

Pressure canner gauge testing should be part of preharvest preparations, because faulty gauges may compromise the w88 live casino of the food being canned. Photo by Joy Newton.

w88 live casino of Nevada Cooperative Extension offers pressure w88 live casino gauge testing at Cooperative Extension offices in Elko, Reno, Las Vegas and Logandale. Testing should be part of every w88 live casino's preharvest preparations, because faulty gauges will give inaccurate pressure readings causing foods to be processed at too low or high of a temperature needed for safe canning.

Pressure canning is the safest method for canning low-acidity foods, such as meats, seafood and poultry; as well as lower-acid fruits and vegetables, such as beans and corn. However, gauges are not always accurate, which can be hazardous to the w88 live casino of the food.

Gauges showing 2 pounds more or less than the actual pressure in the pot means the gauge is faulty. If a pressure gauge is found to be faulty, an experienced w88 live casino can make adjustments in cooking time to make up for the inaccurate gauge. Or, better yet, the w88 live casino can replace the gauge for about to .

Pressure w88 live casino gauge testing is available at the following locations:

  • Elko County Cooperative Extension, 701 Walnut St. in Elko. To schedule a test, call 775-738-7291. w88 live casino is free.
  • Washoe County Cooperative Extension, 4955 Energy Way in Reno. To schedule a test, call 775-784-4848. w88 live casino costs per gauge.
  • Clark County Cooperative Extension, 8050 Paradise Road in Las Vegas. To schedule a test, call 702-257-5534. w88 live casino is free.
  • Northeast Clark County, 1897 N. Moapa Valley Blvd. in Logandale. To schedule a test, call 702-397-2604. w88 live casino is free.

Each test takes about 20 minutes. Individuals wanting to test their w88 live casino:

  • Should call their county office before bringing in the gauge to ensure qualified testers are available.
  • Need to bring the whole lid with gauge and gasket.
  • Are welcome to drop off their lids and pick them up at a later time.
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