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  1. Evvy Fesler

    Replaced my 803 batteries

    Also keep in mind that you want to prevent galvanic reaction. Corrosion is a related, but different issue.
  2. Evvy Fesler

    Replaced my 803 batteries

    OMGosh... I can't get the laugh emoji to work when I use my iPad! 😂
  3. Evvy Fesler

    Replaced my 803 batteries

    "Bottom line is that I wouldn't loose any sleep over this..." LOL, we do wander don't we?..! I couldn't agree more. Thanks @Ray70 for steering us back to the world of common sense!
  4. Evvy Fesler

    Replaced my 803 batteries

    Happy Holidays to all! Question for you mechanical folk... does anyone manufacture bolts for battery terminals that are rated for copper and dissimilar materials ? I can't tell from the picture that @csheath posted, but the terminals appear to be coated and they probably accept copper. It seems...
  5. Evvy Fesler

    Replaced my 803 batteries

    You’re both right! 💕 In electrical applications, galvanic corrosion occurs when a more active metal comes in contact with a less active one. Moisture acts as a catalyst and salt, acids and bases, when combined with water, are great catalysts. Moisture alone is a catalyst that speeds up a...
  6. Evvy Fesler

    Replaced my 803 batteries

    …and apply it between the copper and stainless steel.
  7. Evvy Fesler

    Replaced my 803 batteries

    JFYI: Copper galvanic corrosion occurs when copper and stainless steel are in contact.
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