GTX Corrosion

[IanY]

Perhaps,

But I think a bigger concern is that tap water (read H2O with heavy mineral content) is a much greater electrolyte. It has the ability to conduct current much easier which is the fondation of galvanic corrosion.

I'm not sure the small amount of minerals in any one WC fill is enough to erode a part that quickly, but it's more than enough to accelerate galvanic corrsion. Couple that with the fact the plating is under stress due to the artificial bowing of the GTX top and your asking for trouble. Take any crome plated tube that's flat and bend it into a U shape, watch the crome plating flake off for example.

And the whole MILSPEC debate is pretty funny to anyone that's been in the military under combat conditions especialy on a flight line (MOS 6123/13).

One things for sure, the potential for what happened in the pics (ugliest thing in WC history IMO) couldl have been avoided, but some companies never learn.

This isn't the first time Swiftech has been thru the AL corrosion issue. Last time it was anodized parts, and pretty much the same claim to begin with from what I can dig up.

andyc

That analysis was great, Andy. Makes perfect sense. MILSPEC doesn't always work under stress. I've seen M16 chambers jam up more than I care.