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Using standard copper electrical sockets in chlorine storage building

hi,
I want to know if there is any special requirements for using ordinary sockets in a chlorine building containing chlorine vessels. will it corrode the fixing screws on the faceplate of the sockets.

Note sockets conducting part is Cu

Please advice.

Mahmoud Galal
product designer - Cairo, Egypt
October 15, 2009

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The chlorine is in sealed containers. The copper is outside the containers. Therefore the question cannot even arise.

Bill Reynolds [deceased]
consultant metallurgist - Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
We sadly relate the news that Bill passed away on Jan. 29, 2010.
October 16, 2009

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Ed. note: finishing.com assigned the title to this letter, and Mahmoud did not actually claim that the facility was for storage, but said "containing chlorine vessels" -- so maybe there is potential chlorine exposure.

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Point taken, Ted. Mahmoud, if indeed there is some chlorine in the air at times, you could get some guidance by talking with operators of municipal swimming pools.

Bill Reynolds [deceased]
consultant metallurgist - Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
We sadly relate the news that Bill passed away on Jan. 29, 2010.
October 19, 2009