Browse Forums Outdoor Living Re: 304 Stainless Steel External Lights?? 2Aug 28, 2011 10:31 pm I have my concerns about 304. In theory you should get plenty of life out of 304, but for the miniscule cost difference at manufacturing time when compared to 316, I wonder why they do it. I have just installed 100 of these brushed aluminium ones for a client on the coast. Definately won't rust and pricing is good for a quality fitting. http://www.onlinelighting.com.au/produc ... 72&osCsid= Re: 304 Stainless Steel External Lights?? 4Aug 29, 2011 2:54 pm I would avoid the 304 if you are within 5km of the coast. Over time you will get a 'tea-staining' affect. I would stick with the 316 mirror/polish finish which again will eliminate this staining rather than 304 or satin/brushed finish. The road to success is always under construction House completed April 2011 - slowly making it a home... Re: 304 Stainless Steel External Lights?? 5Aug 29, 2011 3:48 pm Hi, when i install these on the victoria coast.. within 1 km or actual beach front, i spray them with a solution called lanolin.. this prevents the spotted tea stain effect this is ok for a year or two, but has to be re-sprayed to keep up coverage. hope this helped chris Electrical - Automation - Smart wiring - New homes - Commercial - Data cabling] 1300 050 315 www.cenemelectrical.com.au www.facebook.com/cenemelectrical Re: 304 Stainless Steel External Lights?? 7Sep 05, 2011 11:06 pm Im not sure, but you can buy it from most hardware stores Electrical - Automation - Smart wiring - New homes - Commercial - Data cabling] 1300 050 315 www.cenemelectrical.com.au www.facebook.com/cenemelectrical Brass or 2) Stainless steel made - which Kitchen tap is good for drinking.Brass kitchen taps in Australia contain lead… 0 6701 Hi I am wanting some opinions about the build of a steel shed I am going to get one about 4.5 x 2.5 m steel shed and the height will be about 2.3-2.4m high The one I am… 0 14389 So I'm just reading up on this ecosystem of lights. I'm planning on putting deck lights along the outside edge of a large deck. Will need about 3 packs (18 lights) plus… 0 23012 |