San Luis Obispo landscape view of hills and fog
UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo

Contact Us

Helpline

Have canning, preserving, or food safety questions? Need information about an upcoming class? Want to schedule pressure canner gauge testing?

Our trained volunteers share research-based information and aim to respond to inquiries within 7 business days.

(805) 781-1429
(voicemail only)

slomfp@ucanr.edu

University of California Cooperative Extension Office

2156 Sierra Way, Suite C, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Front office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM


Pressure Gauge Testing

Pressure gauge testing is free and open to home cooks and preservers.

We have a Presto® Testing Unit designed exclusively for testing Presto® pressure dial gauges on pressure canners.

Contact the helpline for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Volunteer testing a pressure canner dial gauge using a Presto testing unit
Close-up of a pressure canner lid with a dial gauge