Anode

[rbeange]

Hello, should I replace this anode? Do you know where to buy this design? I don't seem able to find one.

Thank you

 

[Stork_III]

Hello, should I replace this anode? Do you know where to buy this design? I don't seem able to find one.

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Google Pear Anode, hundreds of hits. ie http://anodesdirect.co.uk/joomla/in...n=com_virtuemart&Itemid=55&vmcchk=1&Itemid=55

Cleaned up that one should last a bit longer, don't use steel to clean it.

 

[dunmor]

don't use steel to clean it.
Why Not?

 

[Stork_III]

don't use steel to clean it.
Why Not?

I was told, probably on this forum, that using steel tools will leave residue on anode and lead to accelerated erosion of the anode. Best to use flap wheel or sanding disc on grinder, quicker too.

 

[dunmor]

you learn something new every day, better change the way i clean mine.

 

[VicS]

you learn something new every day, better change the way i clean mine.

I thought it was wire brushes you should not use because little bits of steel wire left embedded in the surface will lead to a rapid loss of zinc due to galvanic action.

I think however you would have to leave an awful lot of your wire brush stuck in them to cause any major problems.

 

[Caer Urfa]

Hello, should I replace this anode? Do you know where to buy this design? I don't seem able to find one.

Thank you

That sure looks like a McDuff ZD77 Anode like this http://www.gaelforcemarine.co.uk/38066/MG-Duff-ZD77CP-Zinc-Hull-Anode-Chandlery-Pack.html
A lot cheaper if you can use the existing anode bolts!!

Mike

 

[Scubadoo]

you learn something new every day, better change the way i clean mine.

same here, always used a drill with a wire wheel thingy, never noticed accelerated galvanic action.

 

[GrahamM376]

Looks to me like there's another year left in the anode pictured

 

[rbeange]

Thank you all. I bought a new one, maybe I will keep it for next year. But one final silly question..... the original one had a soft pad on the back but the new one does not. Is the pad necessary? Or could I attach the new one without a back pad? Thx again

 

[VicS]

Thank you all. I bought a new one, maybe I will keep it for next year. But one final silly question..... the original one had a soft pad on the back but the new one does not. Is the pad necessary? Or could I attach the new one without a back pad? Thx again

There should be a backing pad .

See the fitting instructions on MGDuff's website http://www.mgduff.co.uk/leisure-craft/fitting-instructions/

 

[Caer Urfa]

Thank you all. I bought a new one, maybe I will keep it for next year. But one final silly question..... the original one had a soft pad on the back but the new one does not. Is the pad necessary? Or could I attach the new one without a back pad? Thx again

Yes get a pad, apart from everything else it stops bits of twigs etc getting stuck behind the anode if there is no pad fitted.
Most places supply the pad with the anode.

Mike