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Originally Posted by ibmkg
Keeping the overall potential to zero and chrome/nickel plating eliminates all risks. Chrome/Nickel can withstand extra ordinary conditions for years. Example would be:
A car's header (exhaust manifold, Nickel plated can withstand >100 C)
Bumper Chrome can withstand exhaust emissions, rain, snow, sun heat etc
Advanced methods include anodizing the metal. Example:
Military tactical equipment is anodized to withstand harsh conditions. Usually Al is anodized to a state that it changes its color to green (forms a protective layer).
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nickel plating is tedious, but affective
anodizing works but extremely well known for causing problems - just the tiniest scratch or imperfection...
it would be much simpler to use copper pipe in the first place... DUH!