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    Anodes Aluminum Fresh water

    Regarding the mention of pencil anodes getting stuck and or breaking, this is a classic problem of traditional, zincs that are threaded to the internal plug cavities. REDZn Engine Anodes prevent this from happening with a new plug design that acts as a puller (no threads, no torque that causes...
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    New Zinc Product - Better Mousetrap or a Gimmick. . . .

    Hi, I read this forum often and post on occasion - I am also the designer of REDZn Engine Anodes. Broadly speaking, the 'better mousetrap' works by: prevents torque from being transferred to the rod so it gets pulled straight out along its strongest direction (with no breakage). prevents a...
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    Can I change my zincs with my engines winterized?

    +1...You will lose some anti-freeze but it won't affect your winterization (the water is out). If you used the anti-freeze with corrosion inhibitors everything will already be coated. I've done it after winterization several times. If you have any problems with broken or stuck zincs, you can...
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    Anyone use never seize on anodes

    I've seen the NPT vs NPTF distinction before, but those graphics do a great job of depicting the two. Thanks for posting them. When I first found out the plug/cooler threads were NPT I thought that it was a mistake, but several manufacturers confirmed NPT was indeed used and we've all seen on...
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    Anyone use never seize on anodes

    Appreciate the welcome. I signed up for the group to look some things up for my friends' 420 Sundancer, but was pleasantly surprised by the great knowledge and topics on the forum. I find myself checking in every day and haven't failed to read something interesting. My boat is actually a 40'...
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    Anyone use never seize on anodes

    Regarding engine anodes/pencil zincs and the needless hassle of changing them, there is a new version of anode available (REDZn Engine Anodes) that solves the problems of broken/stuck zincs - just turn the wrench and out they come every time. They've been a joy for me to use, but in addition to...
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