Does stainless steel need to be conditioned?

[hawkeyes]

I just got a 10 gallon stainless steel kettle. Is it OK to just wash and use? Or do I need to condition this like a Aluminum kettle?

 

[djfriesen]

No conditioning is necessary with SS. You should be good to go.

 

[poislb]

No conditioning needed, just a little prewash and shes ready for the wort..

 

[hawkeyes]

Thanks!!

 

[brushvalleybrewer]

Technically it does, but it passivates by itself very, very quickly unless you've hit it with a torch. You're fine. If you do hit it with a torch, you can get it to repassivate with a little Bar Keepers Friend (oxalic acid). Great stuff.