Bi Metallic Protection

   Hi,

I need to screw a few s/s screws into aluminium fittings.  Its only about 10 screws in total (mast foot and jib tracks), so don't really want to splash out £15 for some Durulac or Tef Gel.  Can I just wrap the screws in ptfe tape, or are there are any other cheap ways of avoiding corrosion?

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	Hi, I need to screw a few s/s screws into aluminium fittings. Its only about 10 screws in total (mast foot and jib tracks), so don't really want to splash out £15 for some Durulac or Tef Gel. Can I just wrap the screws in ptfe tape, or are there are any other cheap ways of avoiding corrosion?

RS400atC Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 04 Dec 08 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3011	Post Options Post Reply Quote RS400atC Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Jun 11 at 11:42pm
	Loctite (nut lock grade) or epoxy can work. Filling the joint will grease, preferably copper grease can work too, but it tends to creep out in hot weather and make a mess. Anything to keep to the water and limit metal-metal contact helps. Even a bit of wax, oil or WD40. A tube of Duralac lasts a long time, a smear of it can usually be scrounged. It works better than most things!

Jack Sparrow Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 08 Feb 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2965	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jack Sparrow Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 Jun 11 at 11:18am
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