Dissimilar Metals [RE-wrenches]

[Todd Cory, Bald Mtn. Solar]

Baran,

I suspect dissimilar metals like you mentioned behave similar to directly
connecting galvanized iron pipe fittings to copper pipe, some kind of
electrolysis is set up where one metal actually ends up removing the other
resulting in eventual failure.

Others?

Todd

Baran Galocy wrote:

> Wrenches,
>
> Would someone be so kind as to educate me on why it is not advisable to use
> hot-dipped zinc galvanized products in direct contact with aluminum.  I've
> been told it is a no-no, but I've not been told the long-term results of
> such an action.
>
> Thanks - Baran Galocy DBA HelioElectric

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