http://wordie.org/words/petcock Comments for the word 'Petcock' http://wordie.org http://wordie.org/words/petcock#comments "Pressure canners for use in the home were extensively redesigned beginning in the 1970's. Models made before the 1970's were heavy-walled kettles with clamp-on or turn-on lids. They were fitted with a dial gauge, a vent port in the form of a <a href="/words/petcock">petcock</a> or covered with a counterweight, and a safety fuse."<br />- 'Using Pressure Canners', Elizabeth L. Andress. Sat, 05 Apr 2008 03:38:04 +0000 http://wordie.org/words/petcock#comments