Dissimilar metal....

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  • mrcaptainbob
    King
    • Jan 2004
    • 1746

    #1

    Dissimilar metal....

    Okay, it's on the boat, but still plumbing related. The aluminum fresh water tank had a plastic barb fitting for the hose connection. I'm reshaping the pump and hose routings. I'd like to go something other than the gray plastic barb and was thinking of using brass for this. Is there a problem with the aluminum deteriorating due to the brass? Should I revert back to the gray plastic 3/4" barb fitting?
  • HayZee518
    Deity
    • Jul 2004
    • 8747

    #2
    if you can get a stainless barbed fitting it would be better. stainless doesn't react to aluminum. use two "o" rings to seal the fitting into the tank.

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    • Redwood
      Journeyman
      • Feb 2009
      • 512

      #3
      I would only use plastic or, the stainless steel suggested by Hay Zee...

      Brass will make things get ugly...
      I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night.
      Now I can Plumb!

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      Visit http://www.sewerhistory.org/
      Did you know some Redwood Pipe is still in service today.

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      • mrcaptainbob
        King
        • Jan 2004
        • 1746

        #4
        Fitting...

        Stainless or plastic it is....Thanks for the help, guys....

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