I got my new (to me) 18qt Presto PC today, cleaned it up and tested it at the same time by using my existing 50332 weight running it up to 5, 10 then 15 psi with 8qts of water, 4 Tbsp cream of tartar to cover discoloration. Now I'm running that same water (plus 2 qts) in my 23qt to clean it.

I had meant to make Dilly Beans today. Is there any reason I shouldn't use the hot water in the PC to BWB the beans? I mean, since I've used enough electricity to heat 10 quarts of water today...

Correct me if I'm wrong, but people use vinegar in canner when they have hard water, cream of tartar is an acid too (from grapes), so the only question is whether 4Tbsp to 10qts is too much and going to cause a problem with the lids?

TIA