"Reduction of Corrosion by Capacitive Coupling" ???
"Reduction of Corrosion by Capacitive Coupling" ???
(OP)
In my search to find a solution for rust prevention on my classic cars, I saw this product featured on a television show in which they were setting up a pickup truck for plowing. The product is called CounterAct and claims a wide range of acknowledgements about its potential. However, I can't make sense of the chemistry aspect of it (forgive me, Chemistry was never very interesting to me).
http://www.counteractrust.com/capacitive%20coupling.htm
If someone could please tell me if this company is making realistic claims about how it works, I would be quite grateful.
Thanks,
Kai
http://www.counteractrust.com/capacitive%20coupling.htm
If someone could please tell me if this company is making realistic claims about how it works, I would be quite grateful.
Thanks,
Kai
RE: "Reduction of Corrosion by Capacitive Coupling" ???
If you want to do something, a better paint or even a Zink layer underneath a good paint, is fine. But of course you will have to repaint your car then..
RE: "Reduction of Corrosion by Capacitive Coupling" ???
RE: "Reduction of Corrosion by Capacitive Coupling" ???
I think I understand what they're saying; that if you apply a pulsed negative charge to the car or engine body that you inhibit natural galvanic corrosion. But does their product take the charge from the battery? There isn't enough information to make a complete assessment. I'd be interested in detailed, comparative corrosion tests. Also, if they draw from the battery, does this drain the battery?
RE: "Reduction of Corrosion by Capacitive Coupling" ???
RE: "Reduction of Corrosion by Capacitive Coupling" ???
I think theoretically it sounds good but practically its nothing other than a sophisticated way of selling their ……….?????????
RE: "Reduction of Corrosion by Capacitive Coupling" ???
There is a method used by contractors to protect iron pipe. It involves attaching a magnesium (or maybe zinc also) core attached to a conductive wire which is attached to the iron pipe. The whole apparatus is buried with the pipe. Instead of the iron degrading on the pipe, the degradation occurs at the magnesium core. The lifespan of the core is dependent on the size and purity. Of course, both objects are surrounded by earth which acts as the medium. (electrolyte?)
Magnesium strips are also used on metal boat hulls to prevent oxidation in salt water. In this case also, there is a medium (electrolyte?) of salt water on both objects.
Perhaps a magnesium strip or block located in certain bare metal areas could serve the same purpose in your application?
RE: "Reduction of Corrosion by Capacitive Coupling" ???
1) No electrolyte, no cathodic protection circuit.
2) Auto body is already 'charged' since connected to the negative battery terminal.
See
'Electronic Rust Prevention System'
Thread338-56317
and
'Rust Prevention [Australia]'
http://www.finishing.com/198/90.html