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mazakman · 08-03-2006, 03:02 PM

There are many kinds of stainless steel. (17-4, 303, 304 And 400 type) are just a few. I've been a machinist for 30 years and have made many water manifolds for drinking water out of stainless. A good check is make sure it is NOT magnetic. If it's not magnetic it's low in carbon and will not corrode. I know that this doesn't really answer your question but a least you we be getting high quality metal this way. And less chance of reaction with the water.

08-03-2006, 03:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
mazakman Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Redwood Shores, CA Posts: 53 iTrader Ratings: 0 Plant Points: 5250	There are many kinds of stainless steel. (17-4, 303, 304 And 400 type) are just a few. I've been a machinist for 30 years and have made many water manifolds for drinking water out of stainless. A good check is make sure it is NOT magnetic. If it's not magnetic it's low in carbon and will not corrode. I know that this doesn't really answer your question but a least you we be getting high quality metal this way. And less chance of reaction with the water. Last edited by mazakman : 08-03-2006 at 03:09 PM.