by KE4AVB » Mon Sep 03, 2018 12:28 pm
It is something me and the guys over on OutdoorKing have been discussing. It start out with Mowerfreak doing his first Molasses bath and we got into the electrolysis method. From there they start discussing using washing soda. Just the plain molasses bath wa taking up to a month where applying the electrolysis to it things can get it done less than 24 hrs.
Now I haven't tried neither the molasses or washing soda in this process so their results are unknown to me.
On my end I have seen some results using just a white vinegar bath on carburetors removing rust so I decide that since vinegar is an acid it could be used as a electrolyte. My first attempt was a governor/oil slinger and it did well. The shroud was my second experiment of a larger scale.
My set is basically a 5 gallon bucket with enough 5% strength white vinegar that is commonly available in grocery stores. Many home canners use it in place of the apple cider vinegar. As far the electrical is the same washing soda method with positive on the anode which can be what ever steel bolt, rod, or other object you have handy; just don't use your good stuff. Of the negative attaches to the item being clean which is the cathode. My solar panel is rated @ 60 watts and I am producing a current of 1.4 amps or greater [depends on the electrolyte strength]. The current might be higher if I was something beside the old 5/8 threaded forcing screw I had laying around. You also could multiple anodes connected together too.
Just remember things will flash rust quickly so oiling or painting is needed to be done after rinsing to remove the electrolyte and other residues. Also it will only remove rust and not rust stained paints.
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