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Anode compatibility

kcopp
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Is there an adverse effect of adding say an aluminum anode to a tank that already has a magnesium anode to it? do they "fight"? I am thinking of offering it to customers to add life to their tanks when I install them new. ty,kpc
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Always best...
... to keep anodes the same metal in a tank. I like magnesium for most things. If different metals are used, say aluminum and magnesium, the Mg will get used up faster protecting the Al anode.
By the way, adding a second rod to your client's tanks is doing them a real favor!
Yours, Larry0
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