Electrolysis bath not working

The tank holds app.2000 gallons.

I am using 5 sheets of 1/16" thick, 12"W x 12"L to act as my annode (?) or positive pole.

All set up with my 60+ lbs of baking soda mixed, my battery charger is spiking which I initially thought was due to my "poles" touching somewhere in the bath.

I thought I rubber insulated the jack-stands enough(which are sitting on the metal plates)the truck is resting on.

MY QUESTION IS: Is it possible the bath is creating more "draw" than my 10 amp charger can manage?

An electrician I am not, but have had sucess restoring smaller metal objects.

I thought the principles would apply on a larger scale.

If my poles are not physically touching, and my charger is too small, what size "transformer" will I need?

Help before my wife takes an axe to my present wild idea!

scott#2

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http://antique-engines.com/trailer-electrolysis.htm

One last thing: any advice on responsible disposal of the electrolytic? I will have about 16K lbs of waste water when I'm done!

If you're just using Sodium Carbonate and distilled or rain water, your residue will contain iron oxide and a few trace metals. You'll probably have a slight acid level but most of the Hydrogen will gas out unless you're using Chlorinated city water. Not a good idea anyway--Chlorine will cause your steel to flash rust and you'll be creating Hydrochloric Acid instead of Carbonic Acid.

If you live in the country, put it in your garden or water the field!