The vent lock simply would not activate,and the Pressure gauge was incomplete (missing small gasket).This is obviously too late for any kind of return ,so I am just stuck with an overpriced aluminum pot!!I have videos and pictures showing the steam and all water escaping from the vent lock,but never building pressure

I am positive the gasket is not the problem I have already replaced it

The original gasket for the gauge broke the first time I used it

If you lose the tiny white gasket in the pressure gauge, you will have to buy an entire new pressure gauge as they don’t sell those little gaskets

Works as it is supposed to

Works as it should.

The black seal looks as good as

still working as it is meant to