heading says it all.. i want to use this in my tank.. what metal is this made of? hopefully not alunimium or normal metal... does its rust? is it safe? thanks in advance! heres a pic:
Put one in a saucer of water, (i.e half out the water, half in), leave it outide in the sun for a few days and see? (You may need to top up the water a few times a day)
yep but it will still rust? is there any thing i can coat this with to make it water proof and safe in the tank?
Yep, eventualy. Maybe you could pray with primer and coat with non toxic paint to protect it from the water. Galvinizing is a zink coating, it is more reactive than bare metal and sacrifies itself.
In theory yes. In practice no. It will eventually rust after continual water action on it. The principle of galvanising in SA is not up to EU or USA standards. (Just my opinion)
try a place that sells yachting / sailing equipment. they would have all sorts of brass and stainless steel fittings. many years ago i worked for a place called "marine hardware" that sold all types of these little things. they are no longer where they used to be and i dont know where they are now, but that was in cape town (woodstock) anyway. not sure if you'll find a place like that away from the coast..
yes Zoom, they will rust eventually or form white rust(sink corrosion). RE; standards.....i wouldn't know. But anyway, i think those might be allimunium?(always a bastard to spell)
Hi Shihr What is it that you want to join with this, maybe there is a different simple solution if we know what you want to do?
its a secret haha.. ok fine.. i want to house a temperature probe and seal it off with epoxy.. i dont want to use plastic cos i think it looks pretty cheap.. want to use stainless steel..
