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Smokin-It Smokers => Model 2 & 2D - The Middle Kid => Topic started by: slojoe on July 25, 2014, 02:16:40 PM

Title: #2 201 stainless??
Post by: slojoe on July 25, 2014, 02:16:40 PM

It may be stated somewhere but I haven't seen it..........Is the 201 stainless used in the #2 magnetic? My polders all have the magnet bases.would be handy. Thanks      Also, I'm playing with the icons to learn stuff....

Title: Re: #2 201 stainless??
Post by: Pork Belly on July 25, 2014, 02:24:34 PM

I'm unsure of it being magnetic or what polders are.

Title: Re: #2 201 stainless??
Post by: slojoe on July 25, 2014, 02:42:34 PM

polder is actually a brand name, its a remote temp gizmo like the mavericks ya'll mention, had one for about 12 years and works good, only 2 off at boiling temp.

Title: Re: #2 201 stainless??
Post by: DivotMaker on July 25, 2014, 09:54:53 PM

201 stainless, as well as 304, are non-magnetic, or feeble-magnetic.  Means magnets will only barely attract, or not at all. 

Title: Re: #2 201 stainless??
Post by: Smokster on July 26, 2014, 06:30:46 PM

Before purchasing my number 3, I called Steve to ask if the smoker was 304 SS, he did confirm that it was not, however I can't recall what type it was. I'm pretty sure it is the same grade as the Smokin Tex.

Title: Re: #2 201 stainless??
Post by: old sarge on July 26, 2014, 11:10:00 PM

According to this link (and several similar) 201 ss  uses less nickel due to cost but yields a tensile strength stronger than 304.

http://www.stainlesssteelblog.com/2012/11/304-vs-201-stainless-steel.html

Title: Re: #2 201 stainless??
Post by: slojoe on July 27, 2014, 01:35:12 PM

David, I just pulled up that site, that is some good information, I first thought we were getting shorted by the use of 201, now I know better, Thanks.

Title: Re: #2 201 stainless??
Post by: old sarge on July 27, 2014, 04:55:11 PM

It is tough stuff. Glad you are feeling more comfortable.