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bigdaa
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Brass and steel connections
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February 02, 2011, 10:14:24 PM »
I plan to replace the 3/4" steel plumbing on the back of my steel boiler with larger diameter brass fittings. I was wondering any corrosion problems that may develop? I have a free stash of brass fittings available.
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Re: Brass and steel connections
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February 03, 2011, 04:33:44 AM »
steel will corrode before the brass and the brass will cause the steel to corode but at how much faster of a rate i am not sure
try this web page for more information
http://www.corrview.com/tech_p_10.htm
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February 03, 2011, 06:15:53 AM »
Corrosion will occur at the joint between the two unless a dielectric union is used. Brass is better than steel.
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juddspaintballs
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February 03, 2011, 03:53:44 PM »
brass is pretty much a dielectric union. brass to steel is fine. copper to steel is not.
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