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Question about pressure cooker "jiggler weights"
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[QUOTE="sophiecentaur, post: 6591153, member: 199289"] I couldn't make much sense of the figure because 1. The static part of the valve seems to be shown upside down and 2. the sketch makes little sense as it suggests the weight is perched right on top of the device (the convex curve that's been drawn). In fact the 'shaft' of the fixed part must extend way up into the weight to keep it stable - not just against being blown off by the steam but from falling off if the pot is nudged and to limit any pitching motion, which could damage the seating. It does make sense to me now. Either design is elegant in its lack of 'articulating parts' and springs. I imagine there's always a risk of food bits getting up into the jet and causing excess pressure. Hence the additional safety valve [/QUOTE]
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