Steam Pressure Canner Pressure Canner
How Altitude affects Processing Times - Steam Pressure Canner Altitude Adjustment
Altitude in feet Weighted Gauge Pressure Dial Gauge Pressure
0 to 1,000 10 lbs. 10 lbs.
1,001 to 2,000 15 lbs. 11 lbs.
2,001 to 4,000 15 lbs. 12 lbs.
4,001 to 6,000 15 lbs. 13 lbs.
6,001 to 8,000 15 lbs. 14 lbs.
8,001 to 10,000 15 lbs. 15 lbs.
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Altitude in feet Increase Processing Time
1001 to 3,000 5 Minutes
3,001 to 6,000 10 Minutes
6,001 to 8,000 15 Minutes
8,001 to 10,000 20 Minutes

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