Why would you choose a stainless steel cannister over a plastic one?
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Personal preference, quality, this one had a larger motor. Looks nice in my garage.
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If you plan on a lot of pints, being able to double stack cuts the time in half. That's true with quarts too. It's nice to do more at a time but the canner gets heavier with size.
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Maestro: The plastic model works well, But for the few extra $'s (10.00) I would get the stainless if I had to do it again. DO NOT put the plastic version in the dishwasher. If you take it apart and do this it will loose its shape.
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I just purchased one of these from Kmart and after cleaning it and getting ready to can, read the booklet that specifically states NOT to use on glass cooktop. I returned it for a refund and am now looking for a flat-bottomed canner that is no larger than 1 inch bigger than the burner on my cooktop. I am looking for a stainless steel one that will last. I'm shying away from the porcelain due to the porcelain overlay may cause damange to my cooktop. I read this in one of the reviews from this type.
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Stainless steel is the safest most inert material to use for cooking and the next best material for water bottles to glass. I would certainly choose it as an option over any plastic -- some plastics definitely leech and some have BPA. It's also better to protect your coffee beans from light.
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As in cookware- it just comes down to how you feel about non-stick coatings. Some people are paranoid about chemicals- others prefer nonstick, so they offer both. I personally prefer the electro-polishing because I don't worry that I will scrape up the coating when I scrub the interior. And what is the point of getting stainless steel if you're just gonna coat it with plastic?
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Why would one choose glass over stainless for stove top use? I'd be scared of breakage since a low to medium flame is recommended which would also increase the amount of time for the water to boil.
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My preference is the bagged just because I like to be able to throw all of the "junk" out in the bag instead of having to clean out the bagless canister. There may be other pro's and con's but for me that is really the only reason.
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The main difference is that it is "multiclad" or "ply"which means its polished stainless steel with an aluminum core for the faster heating and even heat distribution. It's also heavy duty, thicker and stronger...most all of my cookware is clad stainless (All Clad & Cuisinart) Regular stainless does not have a core and will not have the same cooking advantages and may not last as long.
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Thank you for your question. The "Stainless" option you see is the Brilliance Stainless, they are the same thing.
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It's stainless steel in and out. No plastic. I've had a great experience so far. I recommend it!
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The product is made of plastic. I do not know of any stainless steel models.
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I got the Stainless Works™ Stainless Steel Beverage Dispenser Replacement Spigot(Polished Finish) and it fits great. It's more durable and pulp, etc doesn't clog it like the plastic ones. It costs more, but worth it.
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LOL!!! I debated the same thing! Ended up going with the stainless as I thought it matched the kitchen better. No rust issues, heats up very quickly. Not too big, not too small! Just be careful the first time or two when you pick it up by the handle as certain areas on the handle can get hot. Once you get used to that, it's no issue!
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I have both, and to be honest with you, I use the stainless one as a standard pot because it's much more shallow and great for quick boiling of something. Also, great for stews when I don't want to take out the extremely heavy cast iron Dutch oven.
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stainless will hold up better to moisture, won't rust out. Carbon Steel is typically stronger and holds an edge longer, but needs to be treated with some sort of oil to protect the finish from the elements.
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I have both. I feel the difference is the temperature stays warmer in the stainless. Flavor is great in both.