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Franz
10-22-2001 23:05:07
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Re: Re: Re: Question for Franz in reply to Marty Z, 10-22-2001 22:33:35
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The length of time it takes can run from hours to a day or more. The biggest governing factor is anode surphace area. If you use an anode that is equivalent to or larger than the surphace of the item you are derusting, it will have maximum performance. With large objects, multiple anodes are best, seems like 1 anode on all 4 sides of the tank is most efficient.
Keep an eye on the ammeter, as the anodes crap up, amperage drops, and so does efficiency. By simply scraping the crap off the amperage goes back up. With a 12 volt charger you don't have any worry about electrocution, but it's a good idea to shut the electric off first, just in case.
Also, the object being derusted should be hung in the solution, that way the crap on the bottom of the tank can't short the tank out.
Get an old lawnmower blade, and the worst rusty C clamp you have, and give it a try. Use a jumper wire to make a second connection on the screw of the clamp, electricity won't flow thru rust well, and give it a try. In a few hours, the clamp should come out looking new. Things like clamps, with multiple parts often need to be jumpered for best performence. When I first heard of the process, I tried a C clamp, and have been hooked ever since.
The best part of this process is that it works pretty much by itself, so you can do other things while you are waiting for the part to clean up. Just like rust, this process works while you sleep.
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