I use rebar in my tank. I got mine at Menards but it is all the same stuff I believe.
I also use old chicken wire to clean the tank/rebar so it will last a very long time.
Ed
Electrolysis for rust removal
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Re: Electrolysis for rust removal
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Re: Electrolysis for rust removal
Any steel/iron will work. Stainless steel - NO! Works, but you lose the green chemistry award.
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Re: Electrolysis for rust removal
I guessing here if it has an anti corrosion coating on it it is useless. Rebarr.
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Re: Electrolysis for rust removal
I have used old brake rotors with good success, you can lay them in the bottom of the tank and turn them over when they get crusty on one side.
Re: Electrolysis for rust removal
I have tried several metals as well and I like using plain "All-THREAD". Plain rebar will work however, It is a much slower process. As others have stated, Higher amperage is not needed. And don't think using a much more concentrated mix of washing soda will do a better job.
As for cleaning smaller parts, It's hard to beat a vinegar soak. Just make sure the part you are soaking is "Completely" submerged in the vinegar otherwise you will have unwanted heavy rusting of any part which was not submerged.
If you want to use vinegar but need the part derusted quicker, Apple cider vinegar is by far better and faster........ I use apple cider vinegar for removing "Mill scale" from carbon steel prior to welding. I simply plan out my welding project so the steel has a few days to soak. The vinegar does a wonderful job and it is far safer than other acids... The vinegar soak should be done in a closed plastic container(5 gal. bucket with plastic lid, etc..).
I keep several gals. of Apple cider vinegar along with several gals. of white vinegar on hand at all times.
Mike
As for cleaning smaller parts, It's hard to beat a vinegar soak. Just make sure the part you are soaking is "Completely" submerged in the vinegar otherwise you will have unwanted heavy rusting of any part which was not submerged.
If you want to use vinegar but need the part derusted quicker, Apple cider vinegar is by far better and faster........ I use apple cider vinegar for removing "Mill scale" from carbon steel prior to welding. I simply plan out my welding project so the steel has a few days to soak. The vinegar does a wonderful job and it is far safer than other acids... The vinegar soak should be done in a closed plastic container(5 gal. bucket with plastic lid, etc..).
I keep several gals. of Apple cider vinegar along with several gals. of white vinegar on hand at all times.
Mike