On Fri, 13 Feb 2009 10:26:40 +0100, "Edgar"
wrote:

There are various grades of 'stainless' steel. The lower grades will be
attracted by a magnet and will be likely to behave as you describe.
The better grades are totally non-magnetic and are the only kind that should
be on boat fittings.
Take a small powerful magnet when you go to buy marine fittings as there is
a lot of low-grade stuff on offer even if it is being sold for marine use.

My refrigerator is all nonmagnetic stainless, cost three grand more
than one with paint.

Casady