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Reusing old hangers

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Dom Caron · · Welsford, New Brunswick Canada · Joined Dec 2007 · Points: 1,370

Hey,

I've started rebolting an area where most bolts were 3/8 galvanized steel used in conjunction with Metolius Stainless steel hangers. Now these were installed over 15-20 years ago. Naturally, because of the mixing of metal, the bolts have rusted up pretty bad and the hangers are still in good shape. They just have a little surface rust on them
So I kept the old hangers and dipped them in CLR (rust and deposit remover) and now they look brand new!!
Could I reuse these? I may seem like a cheap bastard if I do this but I mean if the hangers are still in good shape, why bother replacing them? Ultimately, it will just mean more trash in the landfill. This being said, I wouldn't want to jeopardize the safety of the hanger. So if anyone knows more about this please come forward.

Wiled Horse · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Dec 2002 · Points: 3,669

i will take them if you don't want to use them.

Will Copeland · · Driggs · Joined Aug 2009 · Points: 25

I'd climb on them...

Brian in SLC · · Sandy, Utah · Joined Oct 2003 · Points: 21,746

I'd bet they're ok...

Sam Feuerborn · · Carbondale · Joined Aug 2009 · Points: 810

I'll fight Darren for the disposal rights...

Dom Caron · · Welsford, New Brunswick Canada · Joined Dec 2007 · Points: 1,370

Thanks, Looks like I'll reuse them.
To the guys who want them, if ever you guys come climbing here in New Brunswick, I'll give you some hehe.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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