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Author: mosquitofarmmosquitofarm Date: May 15, 2008 20:45
On May 15, 6:35 pm, "Wilbur Hubbard"
wrote:
>> Peggie,
>> As I mentioned before, bronze is absolutely out of the question with a
>> steel hull. They create a huge electrolysis issue which causes both valve
>> failure and steel corrosion throughout the hull. I think using plastic
>> within the sanitary system and 316 at the hull is the best compromise. The
>> reasoning is that the stainless will be continuously flushed with seawater
>> and only sometimes exposed to waste. The valve which will be continuously
>> exposed to waste will be plastic.
>> Steve
>
> You don't actually expect any woman to understand electrolysis and how it
> effects various metals placed side by side in salt water do you? It's
> obvious she's clueless by her reply that totally failed to consider the
> consequences of bronze and steel mated together.
>
> Have you considered monel? Marvelous stuff! I understand it is compatible
> with steel being an alloy nickel and copper with some iron.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monel
>
> Wilbur Hubbard
I am just a little confused by your response here Oh, Great One...are
you suggesting that he re-plate his hull with Monel.,..yea that is
going to happen,
or have custom seacock made of said material...they may be
available..but not off the shelf at any chandelry that I know of.
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