What is the spring material? Is it stainless steel? Or, could it rust over time?
1450548
Don't know for sure, but it looks like stainless steel. I've had mine for a year, and no signs of rust.
1450549
99% sure it is stainless steel. Or a very good plated steel. The signal is now about a year old and the spring is no problem. My full southern exposure has faded the yellow ball some.
1450550
I don't know what the spring is made of, but there is absolutely no rust on mine whatsoever. I appreciate it every day!
1450551
It's some kind of metal. Have had mine over 1 year & no rust so far.....we like the signal a lot, especially in the winter
1450552
I'm not sure if it's stainless steel, but it's popping up just fine here in snowy, freezing CT. It's really a good deal, even our neighbor knows when his mail has come. This has not been a winter when you want to trudge to the mailbox to find it empty!!! BUY IT...you'll get the benefit far beyond the cost. CC
707745
I haven't had any parts start rusting on me and I don't keep it wet. I suppose it could be stainless steel. I like it and it works well and cleans up pretty easy. I hand wash the parts with dish soap and water and a sponge - just like washing dishes by hand and let the parts dry in a dish rack and I don't have any problems yet and no rust yet.
1939188
I believe that it's made out of brass with a chrome finish. It shouldn't rust.
921812
Stainless steel certainly isn't supposed to rust. I have had this rack for a year now and it still looks as good as new. And, more importantly, it has kept my sink looking good also.
2018304
It is heavy gauge steel, but not stainless steel. It will rust if left wet or outdoors. Very big, thick and heavy - this piece weighs about 30 pounds.
1433794
I know it won't at least rust for a long period of time if cleaned properly after each use. But if it's sitting in water constantly, then yes it will rust. Afterall, it is stainless steel. (:
84868
Not sure what you mean. The stainless is very nice, does not rust, looks beautiful. I have dropped items that have not broken, but one never knows.
1021880
Not sure, but after years of use , there is no rust . Also a magnet will not work on it.
2167975
I have had mine for about 10 months and there is not any indication of any rust. I can't say for sure that it is all stainless steel but it still looks like brand new after 10 months.
671992
I've had it for several months now and use it regularly and no rust so far.. that was my fear as well, which is why i made sure i bought a stainless steel grater. So at this point, no rust at all :)
2175142
I have had mine since March and so far have not had any rust problems. I am actually going to purchase another one for the shower in my guest bath. Hope this helps.
1394797
It is made of steel. It may rust if its exposed I would imagine. I will say it had not even crossed my mind. I have used it to hold my bike while I wash it with the hose. I did let it dry in the sun. I've had it for a few months and have used it often. For the money I have made a great buy.
921811
No, it will not rust. We have been using ours for several months and it is just as bright and shiny as the day we bought it. The stainless steel is of top quality.
72763
I live in indy and I've had it for 3 month or so. o have seen any rust yet. And its rained a lot so I would say no. plus I've got a friend who's got the same one and he's had it 2 years. his also has no rust.
1014641
It doesn't rust, but the color/shine did fade a bit. I have had mine for over a year
802074
No need to worry about RUST. It's made of a heavy durable PLASTIC. The first one we had lasted for about 20 years., before one of the parts failed, so we ordered a second one. That's how we learned about the "part that failed", called the company, and they sent us a replacement part promptly FREE OF CHARGE. We now have two that work, and will probably sell one of them in the Spring. (o:
899538
I bought this in August of 2013. There is no rust on it. We leave it out doors on our screened in back porch with water in it for the dog. We live in northern Florida on the Atlantic coast along marshy wetlands. It gets very humid here. A magnet does not stick to it. So I would dare to say that this is high quality stainless steel.