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Rusting Stainless Steel BBQ

I'm in the market for a high quality SS BBQ. There are so many manufacturers of bbq's it's hard to tell which is the better. Is there a rating of the different types of stainless steels used in making bbq's? Are there best qualities of stainless to use? What should one look for in a s/s bbq?

Thanks,

Charles Lipton

2006

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Hello Charles. 316 is better than 304 (18/8) which is better than 4xx. But realistically, you should check magazines like Consumer Reports, or rely on the reputation of the manufacturer. No manufacturer discloses sufficient manufacturing detail that a consumer is really likely to be able to predict their satisfaction with the BBQ construction materials from first principles. Good luck.

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I have read information about magnetic and non magnetic stainless steel. Which is more prone to rust or oxidize?

Jerry Noell

October 27, 2009

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Hi, Jerry. Type 316 and 304 are non-magnetic and are less prone to rusting than 4xx stainless steel, which is magnetic. Good luck.

Regards,

Ted Mooney, P.E.
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finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
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