Fluid connector with sacrificial anode

A fluid system for use in the presence of an electrolyte solution, the fluid system comprising:

• a component with a housing;
• a fluid conduit;
• a pump in fluid communication with the component via the fluid conduit;
• and
• a fluid connector connecting the fluid conduit to the component, the fluid connector including:
• a connector body attached to the component housing and including an inner circumferential wall defining a through-hole with an opening at one end thereof and an internal recess adjoining the opening;
• and
• a sacrificial anode seated inside the internal recess, exposed from the connector body via the through-hole opening, and circumscribed by the connector body, the sacrificial anode including a center opening receiving therethrough the fluid conduit,
• wherein the sacrificial anode is constructed of a material that is configured to be consumed over a life of the component to thereby prevent or delay corrosion of the body by the electrolyte solution.

A vehicle for use in the presence of salt water, the vehicle comprising:

• a vehicle body;
• and
• a fluid system connected to the vehicle body, the fluid system including:
• a component with a housing;
• a fluid conduit;
• a pump in fluid communication with the component via the fluid conduit, and operable for circulating a fluid to the component;
• and
• a fluid connector connecting the fluid conduit to the component, the fluid connector including:
• a connector body attached to the component housing and including an inner circumferential wall defining a through-hole with an opening at one end thereof and an internal recess adjoining the opening;
• and
• a sacrificial anode that is press-fitted into the internal recess, exposed from the connector body via the through-hole opening, circumscribed by the connector body, and constructed of a material that is configured to be consumed over a life of the component to thereby prevent or delay corrosion of the connector body due to contact with the salt water.