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

George Willer gwill at toast.net
Sun Jan 9 07:37:49 PST 2005


Charlie,

Galvanized fittings are also a no-no in natural gas systems.  Maybe for the 
same reason. Flaking zinc would be a problem in orfices.

George Willer

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "charlie hill" <chill8 at cox.net>
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Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2005 9:19 AM
Subject: Re: Hydraulic components (was Re: [AT] (no subject)


> That might also be true Mike but it's not what I was talking about.  I was 
> told, so long ago that I don't remember why, to never use galvanized 
> fittings even for plumbing up a fuel oil tank for your furnace which is 
> gravity flow or slight negative presure situation.
> It has something to do with the zink and the fuel.
>
> I'll try to remember to ask someone.
>
> Charlie
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Mike Sloane" <mikesloane at verizon.net>
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>
>>
>>
>> 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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