Talk:Galvanic anode

message: It should not be merged, but referenced. Cathodic protection is a process that a galvanic anode is only a part of and is conceptually different. --Dennis 00:00, 21 July 2005 (UTC)
replies: text: == Merger proposal ==
This appears to be a bit of an old thread, but I'd like to propose that the articles on galvanic anodes and and sacrificial anodes be merged. They are basically the same thing and the articles are duplicating the same basic information The 'galvanic anode' article is not related to the plating industry, it's just an alternative term for 'sacrificial anode' in my opinion. I would think 'galvanic' is probably the more satisfactory term, technically, so the text on 'sacrificial' should be merged into 'galvanic' and a redirect added to 'sacrificial'. Apau98 (talk) 07:11, 5 January 2011 (UTC)

text: I've copied the text from Sacrificial anode and Galvanic anode, revised it and added references. A draft copy is available here. Since there's been no objection, I'll copy it into the live article in the next few days. Apau98 (talk) 06:16, 11 January 2011 (UTC)

text: Since there's been no discussion or objections, I completed the merge today. Apau98 (talk) 08:10, 15 January 2011 (UTC)
replies: text: The section on "Cost effectiveness" has not been unchanged for quite a while, however it has no supporting info and is not general enough when it mentions removing a ship from the water.  I plan to write a more balanced section that is based on the reality that galvanic CP is widely deployed by real people and firms spending actual money, thereby determining it is cost effective for them. Any objections? Cafe Nervosa (talk) 21:11, 6 June 2012 (UTC)

message: For example, if a particular design shows that a pipeline 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) long needs 10 anodes, then approximately one anode per kilometere would be more effective than putting all 10 anodes at one end or in the centre.
Can so few anodes provide protection over such a long pipeline? I would think that currents and potentials would be far more localized than this.
89.217.15.89 (talk) 09:41, 15 February 2015 (UTC)
thread_title:  Realism of example? 

message: Perhaps a paragraph or two should be said about the implementation of anode rods in household hot water tanks.   Also typically implemented of Aluminum/Zinc or Magnesium, they are designed to be sacrificial materials intended to reduce corrosion of the tank walls and extend the life of the tank.    Plus their recommended maintenance/replacement.   This may be the most familiar source of galvanic protection to most consumers.    Images of rods (before and after) might also be good examples to show. 
 2600:6C48:7006:200:B056:6066:1296:EF0B (talk) 23:01, 21 December 2018 (UTC)
thread_title:  Anode Rod 

message: I mean, I get the theory. Neat. But in practice. Has this ever been proven? All I can find is YouTube examples using nails and stuff in salt water and it appears the ones with sacrificial anodes got MORE rusty than the ones without. I am skeptical that this is even real and not just some woowoo that people believe works. Is there conclusive proof anywhere for this even working? 121.210.33.50 (talk) 07:26, 5 July 2020 (UTC)
thread_title:  Is this even real?