Preparing and Preserving Food
Dial Gauge Canner Testing
Dial gauges should be checked each year to make sure they are reading accurately. Check out this canner testing toolkit for steps on how to test your gauges.
No county nearby? Presto will test dial gauges for consumers at no charge. Contact Presto Industries directly for information on sending your gauge in for testing: Presto Industries (Eau Claire, WI) 715-839-2121.
Ask an Expert AnswerLine
Get reliable answers from trusted Extension experts.
Wisconsin residents can call or email the Ask an Expert AnswerLine to get answers to common questions about food safety, home food preservation, household management, and more. This service is part of a partnership between UW–Madison Extension and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The information provided is based on the latest research and is free to the public.
Contact the AnswerLine
Phone: 1-866-540-4636
Email: answer@iastate.edu
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. & 1:00–4:00 p.m. CST
Closed on holidays.
