Does anyone know of a source for old canner parts like gaskets? I have an older Magic Seal canner but the gasket is leaking. I also need a weight for an old mirro canner. Thanks

-- Rod Perrino (redjouster@aol.com), October 07, 2000

Answers

I've found Mirro parts in the local True Value hardware store. As for the other, I don't know. Maybe the Mirro parts would be interchangable. Also, your local Extension home economist might be able to help. They do pressure canner and cooker testing every spring and should be able to tell you where to find parts.

-- melina bush (goatgal1@juno.com), October 07, 2000.

I've also gotten my canner parts at the local True Value. They can also order a good many items that they just don't stock.

-- Terri Miller (tchr4hm@juno.com), October 07, 2000.

Leheman's has some parts online if you can't get locally you might try e-mailing them for the parts you need and see if they have them and what they cost. gail

-- gail missouri ozarks (gef123@hotmail.com), October 08, 2000.

Here's another source to check:

http://www.goodmans.net/store/

I didn't find anything about that first canner you listed, but if you do a web search on Mirro, you can find the Mirro site easily.

-- Joy Froelich (dragnfly@chorus.net), October 08, 2000.

I have 2 Mirror pressure cookers weights, no cookers tho, they are 5- 10-15 pound weights. If you would like I will send you one, email me.

-- Hendo (OR) (redgate@echoweb.net), October 09, 2000.

Do a web search under "canners". I did this (I can't remember the address) and found websites and addresses/numbers for Mirro and several others. Was able to get parts for my 30 year old canner with no problem. You will need the model #, but ours was easily legible even after all those years. GL!, and if you have problems, let me know and I'll try to help. I suspect, however, you'll have no difficulties!

-- Brad (Homefixer@SacoRiver.net), October 10, 2000.

Rod, I will put the weight in the mail today, you shoouyld be up and running, also I have several blowout plugs, if I can find them I will send you a couple of those too.

Hendo,in Oregon

-- Hendo (redgate@echoweb.net), October 11, 2000.

Try your local Gibson's store.

-- Sharyn Russell (grussell@academicplanet.com), November 01, 2001.