Gauge Testing
The purpose for getting your dial-type pressure canner gauge tested is to ensure that the equipment you use at home, especially for low acid home food preservation, is safe for the health and well-being of individuals and families. Prevention of potential botulism food poisoning should be at the forefront in assuring that you have calibrated gauges for altitude changes so that you can safely can food at home.
Tuesdays:
June 4 & 18
10:00 a.m.- 12 Noon & 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
July 9 & 16
10:00 a.m.- 12 Noon & 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Dial-type gauges will be tested free of charge on these dates. All other days there is a $1.00 per gauge fee.
If you have a weighted gauge, use the 15 lb. weight for all low acid foods.
*If you missed the article in the Nov/Dec 2011 edition of Kathy's Corner from Brian Nummer, PhD USU Extension Food Specialist, click here to get the latest news regarding canner gauges.
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