Nesco MPC-24QT 24-Quart
A low-cost 24-quart canner for gas and electric ranges, with both a rocking weight and a dial gauge.
Amazon $147.94 eBay$147.94
The Nesco MPC-24QT 24-Quart rates 2.9 among 23 quarts and up pressure canners; the Nesco MPC-16QT 17-Quart rates 2.8 among 16 to 22 quarts ones. The Nesco MPC-16QT 17-Quart costs $23.54 less ($124.40 vs $147.94).
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Nesco MPC-16QT 17-Quart
A compact, inexpensive pressure canner for small batches on gas or electric ranges, with both a weight and a dial gauge.
Amazon $124.40 eBay$124.40
Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (23 quarts and up and 16 to 22 quarts), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Nesco MPC-24QT 24-Quart | Nesco MPC-16QT 17-Quart |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 45% | 90 $6.16 per quart ($147.94, 24 qt) | 82 $7.32 per quart ($124.40, 17 qt) |
| Warranty 25% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
| Convenience 30% | 0 manual pressure control with a replaceable gasket | 0 manual pressure control with a replaceable gasket |
Specifications
| Nesco MPC-24QT 24-Quart | Nesco MPC-16QT 17-Quart | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Liquid capacity | 24 qt | 17 qt |
| Pint jars per load | 8 pints | 8 pints |
| Quart jars per load | 7 quarts | 7 quarts |
| Build and control | ||
| Type | Stovetop | Stovetop |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Seal | Gasket | Gasket |
| Pressure control | Dial gauge and weight | Dial gauge and weight |
| Induction cooktop | No | No |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |