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Bronze Bolts?

  • August 30, 2013 12:06 PM
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    Where's the best place to buy a small quantity of bronze bolts (4x 5/16 x 2"), nuts (4) and lock washers (4)?

    OR... can you use SS on a bronze seacock if you use nylon washers to minimize dissimilar metals contact?

    Thanks.

    David
    Last modified: August 30, 2013 6:59 PM | Deleted user
  • August 30, 2013 2:45 PM
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    Anonymous
    I would not mount SS to Bronze on anything that goes below the waterline.  That said, if you do chose to do it, beyond a non-metalic washer I would suggest coating in something non-conductive like tef-gel. 

    You can find bronze fastners.  I would call Bud first because he seems to have damn near everything at a good price.  Alternatively many online etailers sell this stuff.  Try: 


  • August 30, 2013 3:29 PM
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  • September 08, 2013 1:26 PM
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    Several years ago I bought a dozen silicon bronze bolts, washers, and nuts in few sizes from a local fastener supplies in Pasadena, Texas. Here are links for two suppliers I bookmarked a few years ago. Maybe they are still active.
      Chesapeake Marine Fasteners   http://www.chesfast.com
      McFeelys   http://www.mcfeelys.com

    George
  • September 09, 2013 7:09 AM
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    www.boltdepot.com

    They simply cannot be beat, and they have everything you will need in silicon bronze. 

    T.
  • September 09, 2013 9:48 AM
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    boltdepot, I love it ! Thanks .
  • September 09, 2013 10:56 AM
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    Thanks Guys!  Appreciate the help.