jonsie Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 We went on vacation last week and while we were gone, I left my aluminum pour pot sitting in a stock pot with water in it.When I tried to use the pour pot today I saw it had some corrosion on it, so much so that holes had formed in the pot I've left my pour pot sitting in water for extended lengths of time before without any problems so this was a surprise for me. I talked to hubby about it and this is what he thinks happened... since the stock pot looks to be made from nickel-plated steel (cheap steel on the interior) a reaction occured between the two dissimilar metals, causing the corrosion. I don't know how correct that is, but hopefully it will keep someone from losing their pour pot in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bart70 Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 Yes....electrolysis....Two dissimilar metals and an electrolyte......The theory is simple but surprising how commonly it pops up in everyday living. Bugger that it ruined your pots this time round.Bart70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonsie Posted November 27, 2010 Author Share Posted November 27, 2010 (edited) Normally I use a stainless steel stock pot but I had switched these out recently. Thank goodness I have a big stash of old glass coffee carafes but I prefer the volume of the aluminum pot. Edited November 27, 2010 by jonsie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeahRB Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 Thanks for the warning. I leave mine in the water too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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