I, I recently bought a pressure cooker to use as an autoclave for slanting. It cooks at 7psi. Is this enough pressure for autoclaving? Can anyone tell me how long I need to cook for at this pressure to sterilise my gear?
Thx
L
Thx
L
Larso said:Thanks theredben, found a crack on the handle of my new pressure cooker so brought it back an got a larger one that cook at 11.6 psi and received €6 back as it was cheaper. Assume this is good enough for autoclaving?
Thx
L
For proper autoclaving/sterilization, the minimum pressure required (for water, though wort is almost the same) is 15psi. 11.6psi should be better than just boiling, but it shouldn't achieve true sterilization.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. If you really want to have a true autoclave capability, I hope you can return the one you have.
Thanks Emjay, was just reading the manual with it and it says 'nominal pressure 11.6, maximum pressure 15psi' any idea what exactly that means?? It also says only to put in items that can withstand 130degC?
Go on! Tell me what I want to hear!!!
Thanks
L
theredben said:emjay - actually the autoclave tape only indicates that temperature was reached, not how long it was held at that temperature. To test time and temperature you need to go with biological indicators ($$$) or a remote probe.
Congrats to the OP for getting a proper pressure cooker.
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