hackin_n_bashin Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Just been poking around the car, and spotted this on the passengers wing. Does anyone know what this is, haven't heard of it before, and can't find anything on google about it? Reduces Oxidation Destruction Electronically, apparently! Can anyone shed some light onto it? Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackin_n_bashin Posted March 12, 2011 Author Share Posted March 12, 2011 Red lead goes to the battery, but can't find where the blue one goes to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave222 Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 looks like some kind of anti corrosion device, sometimes referred to as a sacrificial anode, they use something similar on ships hulls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 I've been told placing a 1 or 2 pence piece near the battery terminals does the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbloodyturbo Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 I've been told placing a 1 or 2 pence piece near the battery terminals does the same thing. sacrificial anodes wont work unless submerged in water, saltwater i think aswell, they use them on the rigs. I think this thing is meant to do the same job but in open air, would think it probably pulls a fair amount of current from the battery if it even works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 sacrificial anodes wont work unless submerged in water, saltwater i think aswell, they use them on the rigs. I think this thing is meant to do the same job but in open air, would think it probably pulls a fair amount of current from the battery if it even works. Good old wives tales you have got to love them. Although at least it appears based on fact. I get furring on my battery terminals, the easiest thing to do I suppose is get some of that sealant for battery terminals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 From the makers of snake oil ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuldhat Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Remove it.. Has no effect, if the car is not under water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Well, it's R.O.D.E whereas R.O.A.D. is the big grey thing in front of the car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I get furring on my battery terminals, the easiest thing to do I suppose is get some of that sealant for battery terminals. I use vaseline for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilps Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I have one of these on my car, although I don't think it's a RODE one. It was fitted when I got it. Are there two wires coming out of yours with bits on the end, 'stuck' to the bodywork in opposite-ish parts of the engine bay? It apparently creates some sort of electrical current or magnetic field or something (I forget exactly what) around the bodywork to reduce/prevent rusting. I don't know how this is supposed to work though because I haven't read up on any of it. It sounds a little farfetched to me, but I'm willing to be proven wrong if somebody cares to explain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I assume it emits a miniscule electrical current (or perhaps absorbs one) in order to counteract the electrical charge generated in most metals when exposed to the Earth's atmosphere thereby reducing the effects of oxidisation which is, from what I can gather, your car being burnt to a crisp, only over an extended period of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 http://www.corrosion-doctors.org/Car/car-electronic-rust.htm The rust happens not where the metal is dry, nor where the metal is wet - but at the interface between the wet and dry metal. So if you screwed a bunch of anodes right on the interface or one or two millimeters thereof, you would protect your car. But you would need thousands of these anodes over your car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 You can test it by removing it and throwing it into the nearest body of deep water. If it floats it is good to refit. If it sinks, it isn't. Called the Flotation Test. Often used with Lucas ignition components, too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilps Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 You can test it by removing it and throwing it into the nearest body of deep water. If it floats it is good to refit. If it sinks, it isn't. Called the Flotation Test. Often used with Lucas ignition components, too I'm struggling to work out if you're taking the piss here..?! Everything about it says you are, but there's no silly smiley! Sounds like how they used to test if someone was a witch!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Here's the smileys, just bin the thing before it sets alight or flattens the battery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purity14 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I'm struggling to work out if you're taking the piss here..?! Everything about it says you are, but there's no silly smiley! Sounds like how they used to test if someone was a witch!! If two witches were watching two watches, which witch would watch which watch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Kill it with fire !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneybrendan Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I think it is A.O.D.E Anti Oxidisation destruction electronicly.It doesnt draw any power but instead cleans the electrical charge running through the electronics.The power will run through one part of the system and any impurities will be drawn out of that current ,this is then destroyed by the use of 2 apposing magnets .the earth is also cleaned in the same way.The magnets squeeze the power/earth only allowing pure /pure live /negative through the two of them.the impurities are actually dispersed into the opposite magnet.the system is really clever.When you remove it if you do open it up and take a look inside .it is so simple how it works and can be built easily at home in the diy garage. all parts are available from any auto electronics suppliers.Now you have just read a load of crap,probably the same as what it is so im with Chris needs a float test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilps Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Here's the smileys, just bin the thing before it sets alight or flattens the battery That's better Is 'I was very tired last night' a good enough excuse for my gullibility?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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