View Single Post
Unread 10-29-2006, 01:16 PM   #13
bigben2k
Responsible for 2%
of all the posts here.
 
bigben2k's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Texas, U.S.A.
Posts: 8,302
Default Re: Cutting Oil as a coolant

Quote:
Originally Posted by ibmkg
I still do not have access to a decent camera. I used my cell phone and took these pics. Notice the black layer formed on the edges of the barb and 'T'.

This layer was green, I do not understand why it has changed its color.
Typical reason is galvanic corrosion due to mix metals. If you're seeing this discoloration after a few days, it's a serious problem.

What metals are involved here?
bigben2k is offline   Reply With Quote