[Shop-talk] FW: Anode for compressor

[Dave & M]

Jack,

What are you going to use for electrolyte, fill the tank with water?
Otherwise, it will be just like a battery with no electrolyte in it.

Dave Russell

Jack Brooks wrote:
> 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