Description
The ZD57L hanging anode kit consists of a 4 meter PVC covered galvanised cable with a heavy duty M10 terminal for electrical connection, 1 x 57L zinc anode, mounting bracket to attach to the boat (and hold the weight of the anode) and 2 re-useable rubber straps for storage when not in use. Nb: This kit for use in salt water only. A replacement anode ZD57L is available separately.
Anodes are installed on boats for the purpose of sacrificial protection, also known as cathodic protection. Boats are made of various metals, such as steel, aluminum, and bronze, which can undergo galvanic corrosion when immersed in an electrolyte like seawater. Galvanic corrosion occurs when two dissimilar metals are in electrical contact in the presence of an electrolyte, causing one metal (the less noble or more reactive metal) to corrode rapidly while the other metal (the more noble or less reactive metal) remains protected. Anodes, typically made of metals like zinc or aluminum, are deliberately installed on the boat's hull and underwater fittings. So the anode "sacrifices" itself rather than let the sittings corrode.
- For use in salt water only
- 4m galvanised cable with M10 terminal
- Bright red PVC cover
- 1 x 57L zinc anode (for salt water)>
- Mounting bracket
- 2 x re-useable rubber straps
Anodes are installed on boats for the purpose of sacrificial protection, also known as cathodic protection. Boats are made of various metals, such as steel, aluminum, and bronze, which can undergo galvanic corrosion when immersed in an electrolyte like seawater. Galvanic corrosion occurs when two dissimilar metals are in electrical contact in the presence of an electrolyte, causing one metal (the less noble or more reactive metal) to corrode rapidly while the other metal (the more noble or less reactive metal) remains protected. Anodes, typically made of metals like zinc or aluminum, are deliberately installed on the boat's hull and underwater fittings. So the anode "sacrifices" itself rather than let the sittings corrode.