E-tank & stainless steel anode

[Tom Chism]

I've read where its not a good idea to use stainless steel for the anode in an E-tank because it releases Chrome III. Any truth to that?

I'm new here so I hope I'm not posting this in the wrong section.

[Cheryl Watson]

Nope, no concerns with it.

Concerns with Hexavalent Chromium occur under high temperatures (+2000°) and in plating processes where the Stainless steel carries the Negative charge...  (I.E. plating facilities etc...)

My electro top temp on a very hot summer's day is probably about 110°, so no concerns here.

Check the Best Threads sticky at top of this board for some past information on this issue.   

 :) :)

[Dwayne Henson]

You might check out OSHA's site, or call your local University and talk to a Chemistry Professor. Describe an E-Tank, the D/C charger, stainless steel and ask about hexavalentchromium. Be prepared though, my professor laughed.

Now in saying that if you do not feel comfortable using stainless steel...don't. I'm notoriously tight and for many years used flattened #10 food cans. They don't last long, but will work.