Will I have issues with Aluminum Kettle with Stainless Steel Ball Valve

[lorne17]

Hello there,

I got an Aluminum Stock pot for christmas and I also got Stainless Steel Ball Valve Spigot with Stainless Steel parts to it. Will there be issues with these two items reacting if touching?

Thanks,
Lorne

 

[HBngNOK]

yes, but probably not in your lifetime.

Caveat: I put a stainless ball valve on my aluminum pot last year. But I'm 66 years old. YMMV

 

[FloppyKnockers]

It's called electrolysis or galvanic corrosion. It happens when two dissimilar metals contact each other in the presence of an electrolyte (water). One metal acts like a cathode and the other a diode.

That said. Don't worry. It'll take a helluva long time for that to happen. If you're still that worried about it you could use a sacrificial anode like those found in water heaters.

 

[lorne17]

Would just a rubber gasket work if I have one on either side?