[Shop-talk] FW: Anode for compressor

[Jack Brooks]

Thanks for all of the responses.  

I do believe that having a solid connection to the tank has merit.  I had
not thought about that.  While I'm not going to weld or bolt up to an
certified tank, I'm looking at ways that I can attach the anode to the 2
inch (+/-) plug in the tank.  It could then be screwed in.  

Yes, I am aware of how nicely Magnesium burns.  We used to use it in the
manufacture of 75 and 90mm artillery sabots and I happen to be near a
milling machine when they ignited one.  YIKES!

Jack

-----Original Message-----
From: shop-talk-bounces+jibjib=att.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:shop-talk-bounces+jibjib=att.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jack
Brooks
Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 9:12 PM
To: 'Shop-Talk List'
Subject: [Shop-talk] FW: Anode for compressor

Wow, I've never published a post that got absolutely no responses.  Does
this mean I've stumped the Borg???  <GRIN>

I'm going to assume that this does not mean dropping a partial hot water
heater anode into my compressor tank is foolish and proceed at my next
opportunity.

Later,

Jack

-----Original Message-----
From: shop-talk-bounces+jibjib=att.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:shop-talk-bounces+jibjib=att.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jack
Brooks
Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2007 4:50 PM
To: 'Shop-Talk List'
Subject: [Shop-talk] Anode for compressor

I have an old magnesium hot water heater anode that has the top third eaten
away.  The bottom two thirds are in decent shape.  I'm debating trimming off
the excess (formerly internal) steel rod and top fittings and dropping it
into my horizontal, 30 gallon compressor tank.  

My thought is that the long rod will settle along the bottom of the tank in
good contact with a significant length of the tank, protecting the tank from
internal rust.  While I do drain the tank regularly, I figure the addition
of the magnesium anode rod can only help, there should be no downside.

Does this make sense or is it a waste of time? 

Thanks in advance,

Jack

 

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