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Old 10-09-2009, 09:54 AM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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"moghouse" wrote in message
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On Sep 10, 9:05 am, "'Mike'" wrote:
"Martin" wrote in message

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For at least 30 years yellow chromate has been used between stainless
steel
components and aluminium on boats to prevent corrosion.


Back in 1952 when I started my Apprenticeship in Marine Electrical
Engineering, that practice was in use then on warships we were
building/converting.

So for future reference, you can say 'for at least 50 years' :-))


Nay lad, back when I were inspecting for young Issy Kingdom Brunel we
were using it then.......

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Ah well, I'm not "that" old like you ;-)

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Mike

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