farmo83 said:
A garden hose is that much cleaner than lake water? I figured there wouldn't be that much difference and it was basically fresh water is fresh water.
In some cases fresh water is fresh water, but little if any water is 100% pure. The difference between garden hose water and lake water is how much more pure, that is, lack of certain chemicals? Most lakes and rivers contain many chemicals, and salt is just one that contributes to electrolysis. Another problem that doesn't get talked about much, but still is important is the use of different metal that contributes to the problem. Just think about the importance of using anti-seize on stainless steel bolts going into aluminum, or actually just touching it. Now, add chemical laden water making it worse.
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