Anode device and maintenance method

摘要

A method and device for facilitating maintenance of an anode of a marine engine cooling system, the device including an anode for use with an anode plug such as, for example, an anode plug that has a detachable component with a threaded end for mounting to a threaded bore of a cooling system structure, and a connector that holds the anode, the anode having an indicator for indicating a condition of the anode which is indicative of a need to replace the anode The method permits changing the anode by removing and/or reinstalling an anode while preventing or minimizing water from exiting the cooling system of the marine engine.

主权项

1. An anode for use with an anode plug that holds the anode in a structure containing a cooling fluid, said anode comprising: a body made from a conductive material; connecting means for connecting said anode to said anode plug, wherein said connecting means is configured to releasably connect said anode to said anode plug by lowering said anode into said anode plug and to release said anode from said anode plug by lifting said anode from said anode plug, including an indicator means contained within said anode for indicating a wear condition of said anode.