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copper tubing with steel fittings

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Pilsner, Feb 19, 2010.

  1. Pilsner
    Joined: May 14, 2006
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    I just finished plumbing my trucks air ride system with 3/8 copper zinc alloy tubing. Its all single flair with steel,"treated with some type of coating"ferrels and fittings. Will I have a problem with Galvanic corrosion seeing that it's used for air?
     
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  2. Pilsner
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    Would a sacraficial anoid or some type of paint or dope help?
     
  3. stealthcruiser
    Joined: Dec 24, 2002
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    You will have some galvanic corrosion, but as for having a "problem" with it, I think not.
    Take the normal precautions to guard against moisture ac***ulation, is the best you can do, as you will not totally eliminate moisture in your "compressed air" system.
     
  4. rustyford40
    Joined: Nov 20, 2007
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    from Mass Bay

    Trucks have air brakes and have no problems. thy just drain them and get the moisture out. Like the air system in your garage
     
  5. Pilsner
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    Do trucks combine copper and steel?
     

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