Circupool RJ 60 oxidation signs on the elements?

Diver

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May 5, 2011
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South of Boston
I recently received new RJ60 system and I notice some irregularities on the electrode surface. They are not uniform grey, there are covered in spots that seems like oxidation - browning, greenish spots. I'm attaching a pic, but it's a bit hard to see since the cell itself is quite shiny

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I read that the titanium electrodes are covered with uthenium or iridium oxide, so maybe it has something to do with it, but i wouldn't mind to see some uniformity. Just checking with the community if theirs were the same on arrival.

Another question I have is about the unions on the cell. They are not standard union size at all - not even close size and thread wise with a 2" pvc union. I was thinking I would create a bypass with a straight pipe and 2 unions, but it seems like the only option is to buy the bypass from CurcuPool. Is that everyone's experience as well?

Thank you!
 
The rare earth coating you see on the plates is normal.

Proprietary thread unions are used on many SWGs.