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scarybiscuits t1_j3wy1gk wrote

This looks suspiciously like my just-replaced but equally old Panasonic. On. Off. There is no other. The only reason I bought a new (identical) one is the non stick coating was becoming too damaged (even using silicone rice paddles). If it were possible to just get a new inner tub, I would.

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Speed_Bump t1_j3wz55m wrote

I have the family Panasonic from 1969 still going strong, just has an aluminum tub so no non-stick stuff to worry about.

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scarybiscuits t1_j3x1umv wrote

Aluuuuuminuuuum? Just kidding. I would much prefer a non non-stick coating but didn’t realize that was ever an option.

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xqxcpa t1_j3xhy1g wrote

I have a similar super old one with an aluminum tub and I'm worried that it's becoming a significant source of aluminum in my diet. Are there any options besides aluminum and teflon? I'd really like one with a stainless steel interior.

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ukfi t1_j40ak5w wrote

Aluminium will produce a thin layer of aluminium oxide to coat the surface. This layer is extremely strong. So don't worry about aluminium in your diet. Whatever you do, don't switch over to non stick. Those Teflon will end up in your rice eventually.

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xqxcpa t1_j41moh1 wrote

The tub on mine is definitely corroding. The oxide layer does not protect aluminum from corrosion forever.

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phrekyos69 t1_j3xyr0h wrote

Matsushita (now Panasonic) used to go by the National brand for some of their products, depending on the area. I think everything is just branded Panasonic now.

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