BEWARE: stainless steel hardware is often fairly weak ... even less than typical Grade 5 hardware. So there very well was likely a reason that the old hardware was not stainless steel.
Replacing Diving board anchor bolts - Are SS wedge bolts a good option?
- Thread starter mikeingeorgia
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That's a good point. Maybe it would be better to use galvanized, and cover the bolts with grease after?
CJadamec
TFP Expert
I believe that a heavy coat dielectric grease would prevent corrosion. It does on battery terminals and electrical connections, and considering the space is enclosed it would probably last for a long time.
CJadamec
TFP Expert
A shot of rusty metal primer would offer better corrosion protection than covering them in dielectric grease. Or a layer of nickel anti-seize compound would be a good choice.
Dielectric grease in that application might actually increase corrosion by trapping moisture against the steel.
Dielectric grease in that application might actually increase corrosion by trapping moisture against the steel.