I think most people look to the extreme ends because they're budding perfectionists
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About the corrosion, most people have seen various pics of the results of corrosion and think to themselves 'if it can happen, it will!' then go to extreme lenghts to prevent it. I agree it's not a biggie as is made out, but it's not ignorable either, it's a potential that
should'nt be ignored, there is'nt enough 'Hard data' so being prepared makes sense...
And I think Swiftech would use tin foil if they could get away with it
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