lynkage 14 Report post Posted March 20, 2007 What would the cons be for making a stainless coil for my kero fired boiler. Other than cost, I can bend the coil. I would most likely use 316 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLD 14 Report post Posted March 20, 2007 What would the cons be for making a stainless coil for my kero fired boiler.Other than cost, I can bend the coil. I would most likely use 316 I would investigate the heat transfer rate and burst pressure of both metals at al operating temps. If it had a high enough melting (and bursting) point, we'd probably make coils out of copper for the thermal conductivity. But it doesn't, and hence we don't. I think you may find a similar situation for SS in burner coils. If not, it sounds like a great project. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Russ Johnson 141 Report post Posted March 20, 2007 Stainless coils are available. Be sure to use schedule 80 pipe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynkage 14 Report post Posted March 22, 2007 Thanks guys.:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
