Electronic Rust Protection (Couplertec) - Does it work?

[Jim]

The systems that I have seen that appear to work, are an applied current and do not use capacitors.

I'm not arguing that there are bullshit systems out there; I am saying that from the anecdotal evidence I have personally seen, and the theory behind it, and the actual industrial applications of it, there are systems that do seem to work.

[Blow]

My car doesn't have one, it also doesn't have any rust.

My parents car is the same age as my car and it has one, also doesn't have any rust.

I think they are a load of shit. Cars these days are built a lot better then 15-20 years ago. I haven't seen proof that they work in any way. I would still like to see them tested properly.

[Jim]

Would be easy enough to test one on one of the mine utes that drive out to the coal loader on the salted roads every day.

In fact, I could actually organise this. A mate works for a coal conveyor company and their utes tend to rust out after only a few years of use, due to the water used on the coal loader access roads and all the coal dust.

[Dark Orange]

none of these systems work without an earth path which rubber tyres stop.

Good theory, but tyres are actually conductive.

[Blow]

Would be easy enough to test one on one of the mine utes that drive out to the coal loader on the salted roads every day.

In fact, I could actually organise this. A mate works for a coal conveyor company and their utes tend to rust out after only a few years of use, due to the water used on the coal loader access roads and all the coal dust.

You need to have 2 utes to test it properly. Fit one with the magic rust free device and leave the other without it. Both would need to be the same age though.

[Jim]

You need to have 2 utes to test it properly. Fit one with the magic rust free device and leave the other without it. Both would need to be the same age though.

Yeah of course, and considering their fleet of 40 vehicles this should be achievable. However, I just spoke to him and these days they recycle fresh water instead of pumping harbour water like they used to, so it's not the issue it used to be.

I think it's one of those theings where you just wouldn't bother unless you had reason to be concerned, such as going on stockton weekly or working on mud flat oyster beds or some shit where the vehicle is constantly exposed to a corrosive environment.

[BigMuz]

Couplertec is capacitors and can't work.

http://www.couplertec.com/index.php?...&Itemid=200007

Applied current doesn't work unless there is a circuit.

Love the warranty; Need an inspection within 2 weeks of the anniversary or it's void

10 Year Warranty

CouplerTec's Corrosion Warranty is applicable from the date of the final day of the month of the vehicle's manufacture for a period of Ten (10) years and is also conditional upon no pre-existing rust or corrosion damage and no indication of any impending rust damage or evidence thereof. Example: A vehicle manufactured in Oct 2011 will have a corrosion warranty through to October 31, 2021. ONLY the vehicle body is covered by this warranty. The warranty does not cover – Engine, Ancillary and Auxiliary Fittings and Power Drive Train, Exhaust System, Roof Racks, Bull Bars, Tow Bars, Non Standard Fittings, Brake System, Suspension, Heating System, Cooling System, and all fittings and fastenings associated with these components or any part that is insulated from the vehicles main body. Rust damage that has resulted from battery acid, a collision, accident wether deliberately or accidently is also not covered. CouplerTec’s Corrosion Warranty will be voided if the system is.... .... not installed by an authorised CouplerTec dealer. .... not checked and authorised as being operational and in working order by a CouplerTec authorised dealer within Two (2) weeks of the vehicles manufacture anniversary date. .... not applicable to the vehicle it was intended – i.e. 4WD System for a 4WD Vehicle. .... disconnected, or damaged (internally or externally) as a result of accident (intentional or otherwise). .... fitted to a Commercial Vehicle. All CouplerTec ‘Self Fit Kits’ carry a Five (5) year product warranty. CouplerTec warrants its Electronic Rustproofing Systems to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period on Five (5) years from the date of purchase. CouplerTec stands by its Product Warranty 100%, if there is a legitimate fault with a CouplerTec system that is under warranty then CouplerTec will replace the system free of charge.

[BigMuz]

Good theory, but tyres are actually conductive.

Conductive with 11kv applied. Not 400v.

Anyway whatever you blokes reckon is a fair thing. There is 0 evidence that these devices help at all but if you want to throw $500 at it then knock yourselves out.

[Billzilla]

Soon I intend to stop caring and start selling this sort of shit.

A. How much?
B. Do you have any Energy Polarisers?

[Jim]

But what if the gobal warming is on a conveyor powered by the blood of suppressed chemtrail theorists?

[Mr Ed]

Id believe it more if I could find some supporting science. I googled for some scholars papers on it, couldnt find much useful. Just a bunch of forum people arguing about it. Cant remember exactly what my old lecturer told me, to the point that he might have said that they DONT work.

I did find something on google about the anode/cathode theory, but it also suggested that would only work if the object was immersed in a conductive solution, (Eg. It is used successfully on oil rig legs) which makes sense to me.

[Billzilla]

I did find something on google about the anode/cathode theory, but it also suggested that would only work if the object was immersed in a conductive solution, (Eg. It is used successfully on oil rig legs) which makes sense to me.

That is indeed how they work, and why it shouldn't work when immersed in only air.

[Mr Ed]

If air conducts enough for an anodic reaction it would be a very simple principal to test.

EDIT: Frikin Bill and his typos.....yes, I agree Bill. Now. :p

[MickyD]

We had a factory fitted one on our sp23

factory fitted? Or big titted dealer chick sold to you?

[Sathanas]

Couplertec is capacitors and can't work.

http://www.couplertec.com/index.php?...&Itemid=200007

Applied current doesn't work unless there is a circuit.

Love the warranty; Need an inspection within 2 weeks of the anniversary or it's void

Why doesn't it cover commercial vehicles? Are they made from different metal? Does electricity work differently when the car is being used to make money? Just sounds like one of the spastic useless warranties that are good only so the company can say they offer a warranty.