Yes, that, too, but much slower than direct contact, of course. Wilton
----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Cathey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 11:56 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - home hot and cold water filters update > > When dissimilar metals are in contact with each other, electrolysis > > (natural > > reaction/flow of electrons between them) erodes the less "noble" metal. > > Even not in direct contact the low-level conductivity of > the tap water will cause slow erosion over time. Takes > years. > > -- Jim > > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com