Large pot material.

[davejhs]

Just purchased a nice big pot from local bootsale.
Holds about 50 litres.
Was going to use as a boiler.
Only thing is that its ali with folded seams.
Not sure what the metal is in seams,its not soft like lead.
Have searched the net but cant find any info on seam constructed pots.
Any thoughts on what it could be.
Was told that pot came from a london hotel and was used in kitchen.
So hoping its safe.

 

[stevej]

Its more than likely silver solder as its quite tough and resistant to heat :thumb:

 

[davejhs]

I take it that its not harmful.

 

[brumbrew]

I would think so.

Does it have any scortch marks or heat marks to indicate someone has used it to cook before?

I wouldn't think it would get hot enough for gaseous compounds to leach from the metal or solder anyway.

 

[stevej]

Silver solder does contain lead, but at a guess there probably is more silver than lead content for the purpose that it was made for, i personally would not worry about it, the lead content will be minimal its a good bonding agent thats all, if it wasnt fit for purpose they would have not used the materials

 

[stevej]

I would think so.

Does it have any scortch marks or heat marks to indicate someone has used it to cook before?

I wouldn't think it would get hot enough for gaseous compounds to leach from the metal or solder anyway.

Silver solder is still used today in the manufacture of silverware ie teapots and tableware

 

[davejhs]

Thanks for replies.
Will use it then if I can get a propane gas ring or could I fit a element.

 

[stevej]

Sorry Dave cant answer that one maybe someone with more experience can help you

 

[brumbrew]

Urg... Drilling holes means potential leaks. Just get a gas burner ;-)

 

[davejhs]

Think gas may be best.

 

[YeastFace]

Looks either like a milk pail or just an old ice bucket.

 

[Cwrw666]

Gas would be best - it's easier to get a nice controlled rolling boil.

 

[ManseMasher]

Urg... Drilling holes means potential leaks. Just get a gas burner ;-)

Still have to drill a hole for a tap?