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C Sean Watts 04-26-2006 03:58 PM

Question on 603 expansion tank
 
I just got my replacement tank from fastlane (old one cracked - 20 yr old plastic) and there seems to be a small white block in one of the chambers. I am familiar with chemistry and I was wondering if anyone knows if this is an electrolysis block IE: sacrificial zinc, etc. Having seen how these can save an ocean going boat and its engine, I like the idea.

Brian Carlton 04-26-2006 04:08 PM

That's a silica pack used to control corrosion.

C Sean Watts 04-27-2006 08:36 AM

Good to hear.
 
I have seen the small zinc block and the milky solution for the same purpose. I'm happy to learn someone somewhere is thinking one step ahead.


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