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  1. 01-23-09 08:10 AM #1
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    Dissimilar metals

    Are steel galvanized boxes and GRC cosidered dissimilar metals?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike Horn View Post
    Are steel galvanized boxes and GRC cosidered dissimilar metals?
    I wouldn't think so.... the G in GRC stands for Galvanized.






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    Quote Originally Posted by 480sparky View Post
    I wouldn't think so.... the G in GRC stands for Galvanized.






    And welcome to the forum!
    As with 480sparky disimilar metals would be ferrous to non ferrous metals.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dcspector View Post
    As with 480sparky disimilar metals would be ferrous to non ferrous metals.
    Dissimilar metals would also include non-ferrous to non-ferrous connections such as copper to aluminium.

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    Quote Originally Posted by raider1 View Post
    Dissimilar metals would also include non-ferrous to non-ferrous connections such as copper to aluminium.

    Chris
    So true my friend I should cover my self a bit better there. That is why you are a Moderator. Thanks Chris.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dcspector View Post
    So true my friend I should cover my self a bit better there. That is why you are a Moderator. Thanks Chris.
    No problems.

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