Why copper and not any other mesh, what's the difference? Research is just telling me mesh, and expanding foam. Oxidation?
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Hi, I bought this for art making so I can't really answer your question. Thanks Sandie
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We used this outside to stuff into our brick home's weep holes. The metal mesh keeps out rodents while still allowing water to escape (unlike expanding foam). It also does not rust (unlike steel mesh). We've had it installed for about a year and have been happy with it. Hope that helps.
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I used the product for something totally different than advertised for... but... we lived in an old house and used steel wool to stop up holes to thwart mice, the wool will eventually rust completely, how fast depending on humidity. Copper would last longer. We eventually used expanding foam, but you have to be careful of the amount used or it can warp wallboard. I think this product would probably be great for rodent inhibitor. Me? I unraveled it to use for copper 'yarn'... go figure
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It's due to the copper...it's a more expensive metal to buy, so it costs more to sell. You get it because it looks so beautiful, not because it works better :)
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stainless steel and all have copper bottoms and I LOVE it. would not buy or use anything else. Joan
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Must be the type of meshing used. Mine is orange. Perhaps the mesh is installed backwards.
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I believe Eddie Sola is right. Melting point is higher for these other metals so you will need a mold like cast iron. I believe one of the other Brand names makes the same type mold in cast iron. Amazon also sells these. Clancy
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Sorry Susan, I never looked for mesh before we put it up and it is up so high now I would have to get a ladder to check. We're expecting lightning for the next few days and only have a metal ladder, so it may take me a few days to get back to you. We are very pleased with the product if that helps.
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Hi Miriam, no brass is made of copper and zinc. The lighter the colour the more zinc is in it. Often used for pipes. Hope this is helpful, cheers, Pam
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Coleman's website says they are copper equivalent .....whatever that means?
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Aluminum cools better than copper/steel but generally costs a lot more and copper/steel is stronger.Originally I had an aluminum radiator from China but returned it because of manufacturing defects.
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my impression is that it is a pure copper mesh if you are concerned about rust stains. My installation has been exposed to weather (roof & chimney to keep out flying squirrels) & there is no corrosion after three years.
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Someone in the reviews said that it is copper clad aluminum. That is the best reason for me to avoid it. Aluminium (or for us Yanks, aluminum) is the one metal that I have found impossible to solder. The most durable insulated wire is "oxygen free." That means that the bright, shiny wire is encased in plastic, and if it is copper, I can solder the stripped-off ends to make them free from oxydation as well as a much better, solid, electrical connection.
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Don't know the answer to that question. However I've read articles recently indicating that research now shows that when manufacturers produce BPA free plastic they end up replacing BPA with other chemicals which haven't been tested as much but which are possibly just as bad for your health as BPA, and maybe worse. Here's an example: http://www.ibtimes.com/bpa-free-plastics-might-not-be-safe-you-think-they-are-1559434 Everybody draws the line in a different place about how careful they are about possible toxins. These plastic mesh strainers have been quite useful for me. Before I got them, I used metal mesh strainers which often rusted and deteriorated, causing me a different kind of concern about contamination. So it's hard to get a very fine mesh strainer that is completely pure--what are you going to make it out of? Not glass or ceramic....
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I have both, love both. At the end of the day it's just an ice cube... I didn't break down the cubic density differential. I didn't lose sleep wondering spheres versus cubes and if spheres then where did the optimal advantage get overtaken by the nostalgic baseline as it climbed the charts in my satisfaction only to let me down as time ticked on. I didn't shake my fist at heaven and ask God why he allowed humans to create such perplexing ice molds. I didn't buy them because i hoped someone would ask what the meaning of life was, and or what differentiates spheres from cubes. If you need help with any of these subjects, i suggest you buy these spherical enchantments, create your own glassy globes, and stare into them searching for the answers. Just try to remember that they are just ice molds.
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The company does sell both, but if it doesn't have the logo in the description, then they should not have the logo. Also, the logo ones are more expensive. Also, in response to the comment below, all copper does stain practically instantly. Using "Barkeeper's Friend" will keep them looking almost new, but the patina they develop (if not cleaned) looks pretty cool. However, if you do want them to stay looking like new, they can easily be cleaned.
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The 2 I bought were made of the mesh material. They have been great and I haven't noticed too much kinking. I try to lay mine out in long loops to prevent some of that. Also, I have found it is very important to always use a pressure regulator. One of mine recently started showing tiny pin holes and I am certain it is due to the one time I did not use a pressure regulator.
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PS if you look below, there is a whole set of answers to someone who wanted to use it on copper, they are good answers with good info.
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It usually is the optimal material. It will outperform all other pastes, but may require more maintenance. Depending on usage, you might have to replace it once every 6 months to a year as it will dry out. Also, it'll stain the copper on your block and you'll need to scrub it down. If you don't care about these two things, go for it.