Stainless Steel vs Copper Mesh Scrubbers

[birdwatcher]

I'm building a new inline reflux still, utilizing a 36" x 2" copper pipe for my column.

Page 26, John Stones book, Making Gin & Vodka states that stainless steel scrubbers are ideal for the distiller interested in making 95% ethanol only.

They are available in my local big box grocery store in three packs, and they are approximately 2" in diameter. Very tempting.

In my first still, also 36" x 1.5 " column, I used copper mesh with great success.

I know this subject has been debated in the past, but I am unable to find the discussion in the search feature.

I would appreciate some opinions.

Thanks.

G