"Goedjn" > wrote in message
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> >>I finally got a picture from my brother and uploaded it:
> >>
> >> http://server5.theimagehosting.com/i..._explosion.jpg
> >>
> >> There is a seam in the ss that is obscured by the glare. It faces down
> >> when in place in the grill.
>
> Looks like the rods are constructed by wrapping a thin sheet
> of (expensive) stainless around a rod of (cheap) recycled
> whatever comes out of the crucible today. And you got
> one with an air or water-bubble trapped inside. If the next one
> doesn't blow up the first time you run it up to self-clean
> temperatures, it's not likely to blow up at all.
>

The OP did note that it was bought at Sams club. If anybody wants a good
example of how things are cheapened to meet wallys low price price demands
this is it.