{"product_id":"zinc-alloy-martyr-cmdiverz-pleasurecraft-divers-dream-slotted-bolt-on-plate-anode","title":"Zinc Alloy Martyr CMDIVERZ Pleasurecraft Divers Dream Slotted Bolt-on Plate anode","description":"\u003cp\u003eYour Sacrificial Anode Center is Boater's World.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEngine troubles shouldn't keep you from enjoying time on the water!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have the right products to care for your boat, no matter where you choose to boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead this quick overview on how to protect your engine from corrosion!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat causes corrosion?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeawater is a good conductor while freshwater is a bad conductor, so corrosion is worse in seawater.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenerally, corrosion rates increase in proportion to the amount of oxygen in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever, areas starved of oxygen, such as cracks and crevices, become anodic and corrode as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHigher temperatures increase corrosion rates, doubling for every 30 degrees C (55 degrees F).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVarious microorganisms can contribute to corrosion by removing protection or creating a corrosive environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy do I need anodes?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnodes are needed on your engine because when two different metals are in contact, electrons flow from the more negatively charged metal (anode) to the more positive metal (cathode).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo protect both types of metal from corrosion, a third metal such as zinc must be added, although magnesium and aluminum can also be used.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis active metal becomes the anode for both metals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe zinc or aluminum sacrifices itself to protect the other two metals, hence the term 'sacrificial anode'.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo's and Don'ts DO change your anode when they are 50 percent corroded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDO ensure they make good electrical contact - remove paint and clean the mounting surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDO protect trim tabs individually (do not bond).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough usually made from stainless steel, they can still corrode and need sacrificial anodes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDO use new fasteners on sterndrives - even stainless bolts can fail due to corrosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDO keep a sterndrive immersed in water so that the anodes can work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDON'T use zinc anodes on aluminum outdrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDON'T paint anodes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CMP GROUP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51799027056922,"sku":"CMPCMDIVERZ","price":77.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/8942\/8506\/files\/51gJ54SY6LL.jpg?v=1772833368","url":"https:\/\/trybeepbeep.com\/products\/zinc-alloy-martyr-cmdiverz-pleasurecraft-divers-dream-slotted-bolt-on-plate-anode","provider":"TryBeepbeep","version":"1.0","type":"link"}