Flow transfer component for liquid cooled fuel cell stacks. The flow transfer component comprises a first inlet/outlet, a second inlet/outlet, and an electrically resistive flow portion. The first inlet/outlet can be dimensioned so as to complement a fluid carrying duct comprising an electrically conductive flow passage. The second inlet/outlet can be dimensioned so as to complement a fuel cell port. At least a segment of the electrically resistive flow portion is positioned between the first inlet/outlet and the second inlet/outlet, and at least a segment can extend into the fluid carrying duct and/or into the fuel cell stack via the fuel cell port. The electrically resistive flow portion defines a flowpath length sufficient to present a substantial electrical resistance across a volume defined by the electrically resistive flow portion. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract, which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 C.F.R. .sctn.1.72(b).