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Summer's Coming. Corrosion Doesn't Take a Season Off.

Summer is around the corner and while the weather shifts above ground, what’s happening beneath the surface never stops. Changing soil conditions can influence corrosion activity and CP performance, which is why now is a good time for a quick check-in. In this issue of the Farwest Current: a new Expert Tip, Waterworks + ACE26 updates, a Houston location move, a new off-grid power partnership and an anode inventory spotlight.

This year, Farwest Corrosion Control celebrates 70 years of helping owners and operators protect critical infrastructure with practical, field-proven cathodic protection and corrosion control solutions. Since 1956, we’ve supported 8,000+ customers and completed 30,000+ projects - combining engineering know-how, trusted products and real-world installation experience to extend asset life, reduce risk and keep systems performing the way they should.

Interrupted testing has become more common, and many conventional tap-controlled rectifiers weren’t designed to interrupt easily. Traditional configurations often require a portable interrupter and heavy temporary cabling, which can be time-consuming and can even change rectifier output during the test.

Farwest Corrosion Control Celebrates 70 Years of Protecting Critical Infrastructure  

Delivering comprehensive corrosion control solutions including products,

engineering and construction across the U.S.

 DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA – February 12, 2026 – Farwest Corrosion Control Company, an industry pioneer in cathodic protection and corrosion control solutions, is proud to celebrate its 70th anniversary, marking seven decades of helping owners and operators protect critical infrastructure through proven products, engineering and construction services.

When applying protective coatings, temperature and humidity matter. If the surface temperature of a structure is too close to the dew point, condensation can form - leading to poor coating adhesion, blistering or premature failure.

Why it matters

A properly applied coating is your first line of defense against corrosion. Moisture on the surface of the structure to be coated, even invisible condensation, prevents coatings from bonding effectively.

Coating performance is heavily influenced by surface condition at the time of application, and “dry-looking” steel can still be at risk. When substrate temperature approaches the dew point, micro-condensation can form and lead to loss of adhesion, blistering and premature breakdown.

It’s Morph—your corrosion-fighting superhero—here to talk anodes!

When it comes to cathodic protection, the right anode makes all the difference. And at Farwest, we’ve got every type of anode for every kind of solution—plus the expertise to know which one works best in the real world.

We’re excited to announce the recent launch of the new FarwestCorrosion.com—redesigned for speed, simplicity and better access to the information and products our customers rely on.

This new division offers comprehensive services, including water tank system design, testing, troubleshooting, repairs and monitoring. We also provide turnkey cathodic protection (CP) installations for water tanks and hold NSF/ANSI 61 certification, ensuring our solutions meet stringent health and safety standards.​