03-06-2006, 09:13 AM
Just a tip for all you stainless steel appliance owners. Those of you having stone or tile floors installed that are being washed with muriatic acid, be very sure that the FUMES don't come in contact with the appliances as it will discolor the steel and you may not be able to remove the stain if exposure is heavy enough and it doesn't have to be in the same room either.
Also when buying stainless steel, and PJ your husband may attest to this being a welder, not all stainless steel is created equal. Appliance steel should be austenitic stainless steel type 304 18/8. The 18/8 stands for 18% chromium and 8% nickel. The incorporation of the nickel makes it non magnetic, so bring a magnet shopping just to be sure. The nickel is what makes it resistant to corrosion/rust and in Hawaii's acidic climate the more the better should you find specs with 18/10 or 18/8/3 it will be more resistant to the elements.
Hope this info is helpful to someone
Aloha HADave
Also when buying stainless steel, and PJ your husband may attest to this being a welder, not all stainless steel is created equal. Appliance steel should be austenitic stainless steel type 304 18/8. The 18/8 stands for 18% chromium and 8% nickel. The incorporation of the nickel makes it non magnetic, so bring a magnet shopping just to be sure. The nickel is what makes it resistant to corrosion/rust and in Hawaii's acidic climate the more the better should you find specs with 18/10 or 18/8/3 it will be more resistant to the elements.
Hope this info is helpful to someone
Aloha HADave
Aloha HADave & Mz P
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The best things in life are free.... or have no interest or payments for one full year.