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Old 11-29-2009, 02:29 PM
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First time doing electrolysis and everything is going great. I uploaded some pictures.
I wasn't able to find Arm & Hammer Washing Soda. So I went to my local pool store and purchased a 2# container of Sodium Carbonate see picture of it.
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Old 11-29-2009, 05:27 PM
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Looks like its working good
Let us know how everything works out.
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Old 01-08-2010, 07:06 PM
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Here are some pics of my electrolysis set-up. I went all out and built the trelless out of 1" angle in order to support even wheel weights. The small upright is for the positive, or anodes. The black part is some heavy rubber that offers all of the insulation I need. I put five small hooks spaced out for multiple parts. I have since added another anode opposite the first to increase effectiveness. It's all mounted on a 55 gallon plastic drum I cut to about 36".
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Old 01-08-2010, 11:41 PM
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Looks great, Wayne! I remember checking it out, when I was picking the #2 cart up.
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Old 01-23-2010, 04:08 PM
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Here's the reason for my building an extra strong parts support frame for my elect. tank. This is my first wheel weight and so far, so good. I used an eye bolt for the main support and a C clamp for the elect. connection. I'm now using a 12v car battery connected to the tank and a charger connected to the battery. It's suppose to give a "cleaner" electrical flow and do a better job. I also added another anode for better conductivity and coverage.
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Old 11-24-2010, 12:56 PM
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wshytle: How do you regulate the current? I was under the impression that you would want to maintain no higher current than 3A, so as not to make the process too fast and cause pitting. Also, what mixing ratio of soda to water do you use?
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Old 11-24-2010, 01:39 PM
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The current depends on the cleanliness and surface area of the sacrificial metal piece. I have never had a problem with pitting. Some items I have cleaned would draw 4-5 amps as long as the anode stayed relatively clean.
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Old 11-25-2010, 12:41 AM
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OK I'm interested in this idea....
How does this work?

Does anyone have a before and after photo of a cleaned part????
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Old 11-26-2010, 10:02 AM
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Had the nose on my # 109 done. Propped it up with some angle iron to keep it raised.


Could'nt see myself sanding all the littla nooks & crannies on this part.
Had aluminum plate the 1st day. BAD
2nd day was the foot rest, another bad idea after being warned.



Then after 4 days the part was done. Don't have a after pic but was satisfied with the results. The paint that was left just flaked off.

Finished my project with a re-bar charging rod for the + end.

Next Summer I might look into a sand blaster for the # 122???????????

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