Operation Old Pressure Cooker. - Page 10

Worth1 · March 5, 2017

Never in my life have I ever had anything so hard to take apart as the stuff on the lid of the old Kook Kwick.
That darn thing has fought me every step of the way.
This stuff hasn't been off since is was made, lord only knows how long ago.
I was worried the stuff would take the threads out with it.
But it didn't, the gauge was the worst part.
You have to be careful with this stuff too.
Worth

Jimbotomateo · March 5, 2017

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Originally Posted by Worth1

Never in my life have I ever had anything so hard to take apart as the stuff on the lid of the old Kook Kwick.
That darn thing has fought me every step of the way.
This stuff hasn't been off since is was made, lord only knows how long ago.
I was worried the stuff would take the threads out with it.
But it didn't, the gauge was the worst part.
You have to be careful with this stuff too.
Worth

It's prolly been on their for a couple days Worth

. Surprised you didn't strip a few threads

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Rajun Gardener · March 5, 2017

I'm Ag-a-vated, the pressure pan I ordered isn't in yet. It's in transit so maybe tomorrow. I'm also waiting for my Hatsun 100x torpedo air gun. It's gonna be like XMas this week.

I saw this in a homesteading thread about upgrading the presto jiggler but I'm sure it'll work on any pressure cooker if the threads match up.
https://www.gopresto.com/products/pr...hp?stock=50332

Worth1 · March 5, 2017

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Originally Posted by Rajun Gardener

I'm Ag-a-vated, the pressure pan I ordered isn't in yet. It's in transit so maybe tomorrow. I'm also waiting for my Hatsun 100x torpedo air gun. It's gonna be like XMas this week.

I saw this in a homesteading thread about upgrading the presto jiggler but I'm sure it'll work on any pressure cooker if the threads match up.
https://www.gopresto.com/products/pr...hp?stock=50332

The vent pipe has to match the jiggler.
This is why if I may.
The hole puts out so many PSI.
That is pounds per square inch.
So the size of the hole determines how many pounds of thrust are on the weight above it.
This determines the weight.
These are my thoughts anyway and I am pretty darn sure I am right.
So if you have a vent pipe for a presto you need a presto weight.
An All American needs and all American weight or make one like I did.
It saved me almost 20 bucks.

Also the newer prestos have a nut on the bottom and straight threads. The all American and my stuff has 1/8 NPT fittings.

The Mirros are also NPT from what I have seen and the same vent pipe as the All American.
The Mirro was an older one I saw on display at the store.

As for the best buy the 23 Quart Presto is the best for the money.

Rajun Gardener · March 5, 2017

I should've specified they are a matched set. You have to change the vent pipe and jiggler.

I'm glad you were able to make one that works. The lathe is paying off!!

I might have you make me a few things for an air rifle, it's an easy fix to increase pressure and make it quieter using Teflon. More to come on that later in a PM.

Jimbotomateo · March 5, 2017

Quote:

Originally Posted by Worth1

The vent pipe has to match the jiggler.
This is why if I may.
The hole puts out so many PSI.
That is pounds per square inch.
So the size of the hole determines how many pounds of thrust are on the weight above it.
This determines the weight.
These are my thoughts anyway and I am pretty darn sure I am right.
So if you have a vent pipe for a presto you need a presto weight.
An All American needs and all American weight or make one like I did.
It saved me almost 20 bucks.

Also the newer prestos have a nut on the bottom and straight threads. The all American and my stuff has 1/8 NPT fittings.

The Mirros are also NPT from what I have seen and the same vent pipe as the All American.
The Mirro was an older one I saw on display at the store.

As for the best buy the 23 Quart Presto is the best for the money.

Worth , I can't remember. Is npt national or nominal pipe thread or neither?

Worth1 · March 5, 2017

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Originally Posted by Jimbotomateo

Worth , I can't remember. Is npt national or nominal pipe thread or neither?

National Pipe Thread you opened up a can of worms.

First nominal is the design size as in 2 inches.
When you see specs it is + or- a certain number like 2 inches + or - 0.005.

NPT has a taper of 1 inch in diameter in 16 inches.

Jimbotomateo · March 6, 2017

Quote:

Originally Posted by Worth1

National Pipe Thread you opened up a can of worms.

First nominal is the design size as in 2 inches.
When you see specs it is + or- a certain number like 2 inches + or - 0.005.

NPT has a taper of 1 inch in diameter in 16 inches.

Thanks, I'm pretty pathetic for a guy who's father was a pipefitter.

Worth1 · March 6, 2017

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Originally Posted by Jimbotomateo

Thanks, I'm pretty pathetic for a guy who's father was a pipefitter.

Jimbo not many pipe fitters are going to know what the taper is for NPT pipe.
They just know it is tapered.

Worth1 · March 6, 2017

Don't threaten me with no more vent tubes in stock I will just make the darn thing.

Worth
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Worth1 · March 6, 2017

OMG this thing is working just like factory.
It took some experiments but it is the best one yet.
I jiggles and stops and everything.
I had the rocket effect going on until I cut the slits in it for fast release of pressure and to get rid of downward thrust.
It holds steady at 15 PSI for cooking.
Worth
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henry · March 6, 2017

Fun thread to keep an eye on, nice work that you are doing.

clkeiper · March 6, 2017

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Originally Posted by Worth1

I was looking at a canning video and this ((safety violation)) popped out at me in no time flat.
Instead of asking what it is I will go ahead and say what it is.
In the picture you will see the over pressure plug on the canner rotated so it is in the front of the stove.
This points it right at your face, if it where to come out for any reason you would be scalded big time.

You will also notice the canner does not have a gauge you have no way of knowing how much pressure is in the canner.
Fine for some but not me.

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Worth, I agree on that the plug should be in the back... but I don't think I have ever seen it in writing that it should be placed that way on the stove. some things I think are common sense and the manuals take it as a given that people know this.... but the other weight is a new presto weight that is a combination 3 piece one. it has two rings that are removable to keep it at the 5#/10#/15# whichever you choose to use weight. if it isn't rocking steady is isn't up to pressure yet. I just bought one this Winter. I have both and am comfortable using them both ways.

Rajun Gardener · March 6, 2017

I'm glad you got it fixed. You should make a few and see if they sell on Ebay. I bet you sell a few if they're DC'd.

I finally got mine in today, the guy packaged it great but somehow USPS still crushed the small single handle. It looks like they dropped it on the end of the box. No worries because I'm sure it was brittle and from looking at the other 2 handles I need to make a matching set.

These handles are discolored and have seen some heat since 1954

I like the size for everyday cooking, it's just about the size of the Magnalite pot.

I tested it with water and didn't like the time it took to start hissing so I pulled the heat. After it cooled I took the old type jiggler off and started checking the inside with a toothpick and it came out dirty and tried to push the indicator up to test it but it barely moved so I ran hot water through it and soaked it in a Dawn soapy mixture and kept working the top indicator loose but the toothpick wasn't strong enough. I used a pin on my key ring to fix commercial door locks and was able to work it loose cleaning the inside. After many hot water rinses and testing it works. It was full of gunk but she's doing the hissing fine now.

The cover seal is still pliable and seals perfect, even the blowoff plug seal is working but I'll hunt one down for a spare.

I just cooked some sausage to try it out because that's what was on the menu. I browned the sausage and then added onions and browned them a little and sprinkled with paprika. Brought it up to a good simmer, added 1 cup of water and covered it, set the jiggler. It cooked for 10 minutes and took another 10 to cool enough to open and I'm happy. We made chicken sausage Po-boys and they're juicy and tender. I need to learn to cook with this thing because I added too much water, it came out great but a little too much water which is better than not enough.

This old 1954 thing has a 3 stage jiggler, when it pops up a little it's at 5psi, the first ring is 10 and the 2nd is 15. I love this old thing and might buy a another one just to have as a spare.
Here's the rings on the jiggler

Supper, 20 minutes

Rajun Gardener · March 6, 2017

I'm also stoked to find a PDF version of the original instructions/cookbook. This thing must have 200 recipes in it and I consider it a must have. Here's the site, you can read it there but it's easier to download to get a better view.
http://libcdm1.uncg.edu/cdm/ref/coll.../HENP/id/12226

March 5, 2017	#140
Rajun Gardener Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Tomato Cornhole Posts: 2,550	I should've specified they are a matched set. You have to change the vent pipe and jiggler. I'm glad you were able to make one that works. The lathe is paying off!! I might have you make me a few things for an air rifle, it's an easy fix to increase pressure and make it quieter using Teflon. More to come on that later in a PM. Last edited by Rajun Gardener; March 6, 2017 at 09:53 AM.

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Worth1 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Den of Drunken Fools Posts: 38,539	OMG this thing is working just like factory. It took some experiments but it is the best one yet. I jiggles and stops and everything. I had the rocket effect going on until I cut the slits in it for fast release of pressure and to get rid of downward thrust. It holds steady at 15 PSI for cooking. Worth IMG_20170306_35524.jpg Last edited by Worth1; March 6, 2017 at 08:16 PM.

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henry Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Midway B.C. Canada Posts: 311	Fun thread to keep an eye on, nice work that you are doing. __________________ Henry

March 5, 2017	#136
Worth1 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Den of Drunken Fools Posts: 38,539	Never in my life have I ever had anything so hard to take apart as the stuff on the lid of the old Kook Kwick. That darn thing has fought me every step of the way. This stuff hasn't been off since is was made, lord only knows how long ago. I was worried the stuff would take the threads out with it. But it didn't, the gauge was the worst part. You have to be careful with this stuff too. Worth

March 5, 2017	#138
Rajun Gardener Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Tomato Cornhole Posts: 2,550	I'm Ag-a-vated, the pressure pan I ordered isn't in yet. It's in transit so maybe tomorrow. I'm also waiting for my Hatsun 100x torpedo air gun. It's gonna be like XMas this week. I saw this in a homesteading thread about upgrading the presto jiggler but I'm sure it'll work on any pressure cooker if the threads match up. https://www.gopresto.com/products/pr...hp?stock=50332

March 6, 2017	#145
Worth1 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Den of Drunken Fools Posts: 38,539	Don't threaten me with no more vent tubes in stock I will just make the darn thing. Worth IMG_20170306_40881.jpg IMG_20170306_53344.jpg IMG_20170306_2711.jpg

March 6, 2017	#149
Rajun Gardener Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Tomato Cornhole Posts: 2,550	I'm glad you got it fixed. You should make a few and see if they sell on Ebay. I bet you sell a few if they're DC'd. I finally got mine in today, the guy packaged it great but somehow USPS still crushed the small single handle. It looks like they dropped it on the end of the box. No worries because I'm sure it was brittle and from looking at the other 2 handles I need to make a matching set. These handles are discolored and have seen some heat since 1954 I like the size for everyday cooking, it's just about the size of the Magnalite pot. I tested it with water and didn't like the time it took to start hissing so I pulled the heat. After it cooled I took the old type jiggler off and started checking the inside with a toothpick and it came out dirty and tried to push the indicator up to test it but it barely moved so I ran hot water through it and soaked it in a Dawn soapy mixture and kept working the top indicator loose but the toothpick wasn't strong enough. I used a pin on my key ring to fix commercial door locks and was able to work it loose cleaning the inside. After many hot water rinses and testing it works. It was full of gunk but she's doing the hissing fine now. The cover seal is still pliable and seals perfect, even the blowoff plug seal is working but I'll hunt one down for a spare. I just cooked some sausage to try it out because that's what was on the menu. I browned the sausage and then added onions and browned them a little and sprinkled with paprika. Brought it up to a good simmer, added 1 cup of water and covered it, set the jiggler. It cooked for 10 minutes and took another 10 to cool enough to open and I'm happy. We made chicken sausage Po-boys and they're juicy and tender. I need to learn to cook with this thing because I added too much water, it came out great but a little too much water which is better than not enough. This old 1954 thing has a 3 stage jiggler, when it pops up a little it's at 5psi, the first ring is 10 and the 2nd is 15. I love this old thing and might buy a another one just to have as a spare. Here's the rings on the jiggler Supper, 20 minutes

March 6, 2017	#150
Rajun Gardener Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Tomato Cornhole Posts: 2,550	I'm also stoked to find a PDF version of the original instructions/cookbook. This thing must have 200 recipes in it and I consider it a must have. Here's the site, you can read it there but it's easier to download to get a better view. http://libcdm1.uncg.edu/cdm/ref/coll.../HENP/id/12226