Hydraulic components (was Re: [AT] (no subject)

Richard Fink Sr nancydick at keyconn.net
Sun Jan 9 08:33:59 PST 2005


Charlie Mike have heard the same thing you mention. i was told that the 
galvanized will flake off and get in the system. Thanks for the reminder.
R Fink
PA





At 06:16 PM 1/8/2005 -0500, you wrote:


>charlie hill wrote:
>>Richard,
>>Use black iron or stainless steel fittings.  Don't use galvanized unless 
>>you have to.
>I think it is a matter of strength - galvanized pieces aren't made of high 
>strength materials and should only be used on the low pressure side of the 
>line. Don't use bronze/brass either for high pressure, but OK for return line.
>
>Mike
>
>>  I can't remember the reason right now but there is some sort of problem 
>> with galvanized fittings and oil/fuel lines.  Maybe someone else knows 
>> or can refute what I've said.
>>Charlie
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