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#reefsquad @Randy Holmes-Farley Is it fine to have a UV that is made from stainless steel? 304ss, specific model Viqua VH410?
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I would worry about long term stability of 304 SS.
www.clintonaluminum.com
"However, 304 stainless steel does have one weakness, and that is it does not perform well in chloride environments, in particular, seawater. It is susceptible to corrosion in these cases. If marine corrosion is a major concern, a better choice would be 316 stainless steel, which has 2 percent molybdenum added to it. This difference is what makes it especially effective in marine applications. "
304 Stainless Steel in Seawater | Clinton Aluminum
The selection of a particular material for an industrial application is important under any circumstances, as even slight differences in an alloy’s chemical makeup leads to vastly different performances. However, when your application must withstand an extreme environment, then having the right...
www.clintonaluminum.com
"However, 304 stainless steel does have one weakness, and that is it does not perform well in chloride environments, in particular, seawater. It is susceptible to corrosion in these cases. If marine corrosion is a major concern, a better choice would be 316 stainless steel, which has 2 percent molybdenum added to it. This difference is what makes it especially effective in marine applications. "
