In article , Racer X says...

So, am I on the right track? Or am I about to make a huge mistake?

This sounds like a great deal of work and you may be unhappy
with the results. I would substitute copper or mild steel
tubing instead for the heater coil, and solder with regular
soft solder.

Jim

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