Preventing oxidation in watercooler

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Halfgaar

Hi list,

I've heard that to prevent oxidation of metals in a watercooling setup using
cupper and aluminium elements can be prevented by grounding the metals. I
was wondering if this is true and if so, if somebody can give me some
details on how to set it up.

TIA

Halfgaar
 
Me said:
A small chunk of antimony will work, if I'm correct.
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I already use an anticorrosion liquid, but taking care of the problem by
eliminating it seems like a better idea. I don't want to use any
sacrificial metals of any kind because it's too clumsy to fabricate.

My question was about grounding the metals. So, anyone?

Halfgaar
 
Halfgaar said:
I already use an anticorrosion liquid, but taking care of the problem by
eliminating it seems like a better idea. I don't want to use any
sacrificial metals of any kind because it's too clumsy to fabricate.

My question was about grounding the metals. So, anyone?

Halfgaar
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Electrolitic reaction will be minimized. Reducing the flow of eddy
currents. See electolitic corrostion.
 
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: > A small chunk of antimony will work, if I'm correct.
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:
: I already use an anticorrosion liquid, but taking care of the problem by
: eliminating it seems like a better idea. I don't want to use any
: sacrificial metals of any kind because it's too clumsy to fabricate.
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: My question was about grounding the metals. So, anyone?
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: Halfgaar
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You can't. As long as you've got two dissimilar metals and an electrolyte
you've got a battery and corrosion of some sort.
 
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