#2 201 stainless??

[slojoe]

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....

 

[Pork Belly]

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

 

[slojoe]

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.

 

[DivotMaker]

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

 

[Smokster]

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.

 

[old sarge]

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

 

[slojoe]

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.

 

[old sarge]

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