Canning this year? Pressure canners have a dial gauge that a should be tested yearly, and new gauges need to be testing before first use.
If you use a dial-gauge pressure canner, you should have the gauge tested annually to be sure the canner is reaching a safe pressure during canning.
Yakima County Master Food Preservers will be testing canning gauges free of charge in the Yakima County Extension office, 2403 S 18th Street, Suite 100, Union Gap
Wednesday, September 16, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Friday, September 18, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Fore more information or to schedule your canner lid testing you can contact the Extension office at 574-1576. Walk-ins are welcome!
You can download and complete the forms before coming to the office. The forms will also be available at the office for you to complete.
Assumption of Risk – Pressure Canner Testing (Pdf).
Dial Gauge Test Results (Pdf).