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Stainless on plated at anchors

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Sam Stephens · · PORTLAND, OR · Joined Jan 2010 · Points: 1,090

Forgive me if this has been covered ad nauseam, but I just wanted some input on the mixing of the two in the following circumstance.

I'm putting in all stainless bolts and hangers, but figure I can save a few bucks using plated quick links and rings. Since these items aren't torqued or overly stressed they should work as intended for quite a while I would think and be totally safe.

Any input? For single pitch top anchors.

Bruce Hildenbrand · · Silicon Valley/Boulder · Joined Apr 2003 · Points: 3,626

I do it all the time. Nothing to worry about. One concern is if the links are in a water streak they may seize up with debris and rust. Fixe double ring hangers are the best in that type of situation.

rock-fencer · · Columbia, SC · Joined Dec 2009 · Points: 265

I think you shouldn't bolt until I can climb again. Thanks for letting us crash.

Brian in SLC · · Sandy, Utah · Joined Oct 2003 · Points: 21,746
Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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