Thread: using electrolysis to remove rust

Originally Posted by luckduck32167

naw naw it works cuz i can c the process working b4 my eyes

R U scraping the crud off the other electrode - if you don't keep that electrode clean the process will slow down and even stop.

Originally Posted by BobL

R U scraping the crud off the other electrode - if you don't keep that electrode clean the process will slow down and even stop.

yea i clean it off every now and then. Man the rust ate into my 300mm ruler! imma try a chipbreaker now haha.

Originally Posted by luckduck32167

yea i clean it off every now and then. Man the rust ate into my 300mm ruler! imma try a chipbreaker now haha.

I use old water pipe.

My advice is to use citric acid and give up electrolysis. You may be seeing a few bubbles but the process is usually much faster ie 24 hours. The power supply is wrong, washing powder is not a good electrolyte, your anode is too small for starters.

Originally Posted by mic-d

My advice is to use citric acid and give up electrolysis. You may be seeing a few bubbles but the process is usually much faster ie 24 hours. The power supply is wrong, washing powder is not a good electrolyte, your anode is too small for starters.

no no all i have to do is charge it up a bit and it'll work beautifully!

Originally Posted by luckduck32167

no no all i have to do is charge it up a bit and it'll work beautifully!

Oh OK, I just assumed it was not working and you needed help when you asked:
"i got a problem with my electrolysis process, its taking forever and the plane is not even half done. Should i use a DC-DC power cord? what does it even do? i've put the plane in the water for like 3 days now =["

My mistake, I didn't know that when young people say they have a problem that it now means everything is going beautifully. I'm gettin old.
Good luck with your soapy water

Originally Posted by mic-d

Oh OK, I just assumed it was not working and you needed help when you asked:
"i got a problem with my electrolysis process, its taking forever and the plane is not even half done. Should i use a DC-DC power cord? what does it even do? i've put the plane in the water for like 3 days now =["

My mistake, I didn't know that when young people say they have a problem that it now means everything is going beautifully. I'm gettin old.
Good luck with your soapy water

after charging it the performance is certainly alot better than before, im derusting a lever cap now. Bubbles are more pronounced than b4.

just follow the instructions here

Electrolytic Rust Removal aka Magic

In the past I have used citric acid with very good results with the removal of rust. I picked up some washing soda from Woolies and will also try electrolysis in the near future on some parts.

Just another skill to learn or knowledge that is pass on from one member to another.