what about for high altitude? When I water bath can, at 8000 ft, I have to add 15 minutes. Does the gauge account for high altitude?
1256228
Yes it does. I had to look up my zone because I'm basically at sea level so I was zone 1.
1256229
Yes, it has zones for altitude. I had over a dozen jars go bad this winter, however I think it is my bad canning practices that I developed with the water bath canner. The water bath was more forgiving when I didn't heat my soup to boiling hot before I canned.
1506175
It *should* indicate a high altitude attempt to heat water above the boiling point, but it actually seems to indicate that you have a heating base with a manufacture date code of 1425, 1427, or 1429 (look on the bottom) in most cases. They have a warranty return mechanism for this at: http://bonavitaworld.com/support but they should just pull this inventory out of Amazon.
1917324
I am not sure. At near boiling temperatures at high altitude, if there is a lot suction on the intake side the water might cavitate and prime be lost. This is only my speculation.
2000239
I timed 2 cups (16 oz) of water to boil at two minutes. I'm at about 1200 meters (4,000 ft) above sea level.
1373640
I timed it today and it was a little over 6 hours. It could have something to do with humidity or maybe someone else put in a little more water? I don't know. I had never timed it before but I know from the beginning it was more than 4 hours.
298638
Mike,I am in a unique position to answer your question at least from my own experience. I am at Columbine Cabins in Colorado and at 8700 feet elevation. I have not used it since I got here but needed that question answered for myself so I got it out and hooked it up. It works fine. As always it takes some time for the propane to go through the hose, more than the 30 seconds indicated in the instructions, but once ignited it turns on and stays on. This is a great heater I presently own one and will be purchasing another. Good luck Mike and have a great day.Jim
78808
According to the installation manual - There are DIP switches inside the device to adjust performance for altitude. It has different settings for 0-2000ft, 2000-4000ft and 4000-6000ft. Over 6000ft they advise you contact their technical department at 1-877-737-2840.
2210936
I installed this unit about 6 months ago. We live at an altitude of 7500 ft. I have not had any problems with this unit. It is performing better than the Noritz unit we had previously.
168447
No! Altitude will have an effect on the air pressure, but going up or down an incline will not. The unit should be able to maintain a constant pressure.
2090643
I'm using mine at 8,000 ft. I had to relight the pilot once after I used it about 2 weeks. Don't know if that was altitude, air in the line or wind. But now, after 5 weeks use, the pilot stays on just fine.
2153573
Good question, but something you would have to check with the manufacturer about, I only use it at sea level.
187051
This is a question that needs to go back to the manufacture. I can not understand why you would need this information because the air does not go through the gauge. Unless this is used for medical, you are being overly protective or live in California. If it is being used the gauge for medical equipment, you should go back to the original equipment manufacturer.
451456
It depends on how long the line is and the size of the line. Don't you have higher than 15 psi?
18203
well... the site boasts 9000M (29,000 ft) or till you freeze the battery... which ever comes first... but if you are weather ballooning, I think this will unfortunately stop or even break before you reach peak altitude....
298640
I'm using this heater at 1100 feet elevation. I do not know the maximum elevation.
466292
I've never timed it but it's under 5 minutes. I live at sea level which makes a difference, too.
562725
Yes, there is an adjustment for altitude when you install. I have two units at 6500 ft and they work fine.