[Shop-talk] FW: Anode for compressor

[Dave & M]

Jack,

Not stumped - just waiting for someone else to explain it.

For a sacrificial anode to work, it must be well connected
electrically to the object that it is protecting. The two metals
actually form a small battery with the water acting as the
electrolyte. A small current must flow between the two metals. So -
You need a good electrical connection between anode
& air tank, & also an electrolyte.

In the original water heater, the anode is securely connected to the
tank & there is plenty of water (electrolyte), I don't really see how
you would accomplish this without a lot of water in the tank, etc.

Regards,
Dave Russell

Jack Brooks wrote:
 > 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