Is Carbon Fibre ok in Salt water?

snaza · 10/14/2008, 06:45 AM

3 of the shafts in my powerheads have rusted and im having trouble finding ceramic replacements. I can get a carbon fibre rod from a hobby shop. would that be ok to use in my tank?

thans

trippkid · 10/14/2008, 09:13 AM

Yes, it is perfectly fine, 2 of my modded MJ's have carbon fiber shafts, makes them quieter also.
Matt

elmosz1 · 10/14/2008, 09:23 AM

Don't see any potential problem since main component is carbon atoms along with plastic. Activated charcoal is mainly carbon.

snaza · 10/14/2008, 02:22 PM

thanks

10/14/2008, 06:45 AM	#1
snaza Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 1,393	Is Carbon Fibre ok in Salt water? 3 of the shafts in my powerheads have rusted and im having trouble finding ceramic replacements. I can get a carbon fibre rod from a hobby shop. would that be ok to use in my tank? thans

10/14/2008, 02:22 PM	#4
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10/14/2008, 09:13 AM	#2
trippkid Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lewisberry, PA Posts: 913	Yes, it is perfectly fine, 2 of my modded MJ's have carbon fiber shafts, makes them quieter also. Matt

10/14/2008, 09:23 AM	#3
elmosz1 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 63	Don't see any potential problem since main component is carbon atoms along with plastic. Activated charcoal is mainly carbon.