Aloha, fun & authoritative answers -- no cost, no registration, no passwords, no popups
(as an eBay Partner & Amazon Affiliate we earn from qualifying purchases)

Where the
world gathers for metal finishing
Q&As since 1989

-----

Home Shop Copper Plating of a Steel Container

As is often the case, my curiosity outpaces my knowledge and I need to seek an education on how to do it right. Safely. I would like to copper plate the interior of an approximately 30 gallon steel container. This container will be used in the production of food items for personal use. Tinny or metal flavors in your food is bad. As would be poisoning one self.

Don Taylor
Hobbyist - Sandpoint, Idaho
August 23, 2011

Hi, Don.

Copper is not a "food-safe" surface. I'd suggest a plastic bag liner.

Regards,

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
August 23, 2011

(No "dead threads" here! If this page isn't currently on the Hotline your Q, A, or Comment will restore it)

Q, A, or Comment on THIS thread -or- Start a NEW Thread

Disclaimer: It's not possible to fully diagnose a finishing problem or the hazards of an operation via these pages. All information presented is for general reference and does not represent a professional opinion nor the policy of an author's employer. The internet is largely anonymous & unvetted; some names may be fictitious and some recommendations might be harmful.

If you are seeking a product or service related to metal finishing, please check these Directories: