Filler wire or technique without silicon?

[astro_al]

Interesting, thanks guys.

So which has the lowest si content - 304, 308, 309, 316?

Al.

 

[TechnicAl]

They are all similar but as I said before in this context its irrelevant.

 

[Drains]

Here, now this might be stupid (I feel embarrassed even suggesting this), but if you covered the job with silicone spray prior to dipping, would it attract a thicker galv coating?

I know, I know, the silicone won't be part of the steel, but still. Just an idea.

 

[TechnicAl]

Thats silicone, we are talking Silicon

Silicones are polymers that include silicon together with carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and sometimes other chemical elements. Some common forms include silicone oil, silicone grease, silicone rubber, and silicone resin.
They use silicone in breast implants


Silicon is the element

Silicone spray is a lubricant so I guess it would stop the galv adhering

 

[Drains]

You see, I was right to be embarrassed. It's the talk about breast implants. Ooh er.