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   JerryPacMan | Oct 05, 2009 10:10pm | #1

   I would not worry about it unless they are used on a boat or wet all the time.

   http://www.ssina.com/corrosion/galvanic.html

    

    

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   dmerzel | Oct 05, 2009 10:55pm | #2

   Thank you.
   For use in a high humidity environment, like a wine cellar I was worried but putting some wax on the threads might be enough. It's not "that" damp.

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   JohnWW | Oct 05, 2009 11:09pm | #3

   If it is in a wet environment get some anticorrosion grease, any auto supply should have it.

   The grease comes in a small container, 8 ounces maybe, with a brush. The grease has what appears to be powdered aluminum in it, I have also seen it copper colored. Permatex is a common brand name. Be careful using it, anything it gets on that's porous will get stained. Use a Q-tip for better control and just put a tiny amount on the threads, in your application put it on the insert threads so any surplus is pushed to the bottom.

   I use it on threads and all tightly fitted components of any tool or machine I've taken apart, makes later work or adjustments much easier.

   John White
   Shop Manager for FWW Magazine, 1998 to 2007
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   dmerzel | Oct 05, 2009 11:38pm | #4

   Thanks. This seems like the best way to go. There are three versions. Since the brass has copper and the steel may have nickel in it or plating (?) which would you recommend?
   http://www.permatex.com/images/DisplayImage.asp?210|/images/ProductPhotos/80071.jpghttp://www.permatex.com/images/DisplayImage.asp?210|/images/ProductPhotos/31163.jpghttp://www.permatex.com/images/DisplayImage.asp?210|/images/ProductPhotos/77164.jpgDave

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   roc | Oct 06, 2009 11:40am | #5

   That is way over kill. Antiseize is for things that get hot and rust, exotic metals or extreme conditions. Bolts on an exhaust manifold for example. I second the " it is going to get all over everything and stain " comment. Awful stuff. Stringy lumpy squeezes out and goes where you don't intend it to go. I use it occasionally on titanium parts. A bit of the gray stuff on spark plugs in aluminum heads.Not on steel to steel machine tools or wooden cabinets. Nah dude nah.A little dab of regular grease is all you need. If that. For " tight fitting " parts on machines oil is the way to go. All that copper what have you takes up space and can mess up the fit.rocGive me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe. Abraham Lincoln ( 54° shaves )

   Edited 10/6/2009 4:42 am by roc

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   JohnWW | Oct 06, 2009 02:34pm | #6

   The basic version, and the one that will be the easiest to find, will be fine. The copper and nickel versions are for higher temperatures, which obviously isn't a problem here. Despite Roc's experience it is possible to apply the grease carefully and in small doses and keep it off of visible surfaces. Just a touch applied with a Q-tip or pipe cleaner inside of the installed insert is all that would be needed.John White
   Shop Manager for FWW Magazine, 1998 to 2007