A/C adapter keeps burning out during electrolysis

[James6t6]

I have used three different a/c adapters with outputs of 8v, 12v, and 15v, but they all keep frying after about an hour.

I am trying to de-rust an old horseshoe.

Any suggestions on how to prevent this from occurring?

 

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[Petrie502]

Get a manual battery charger, do not use or buy one that say auto-matic

 

[baywalker]

I found that out also you have to use a good car battery charger.

 

[goldnugget]

I use a Small Train Transformer, with small trickle charge. If the transformer gets too hot , I just un plug it and it reset's when it cools down, I believe the setting starts at 10 thru 100. good luck goldnugget P/S, I'm cheap, found mine a Goodwill

 

[Zodiacdiverdave]

For something like a horseshoe that was found on land or freash water I have a tub filled with Apple Cider Vinigar, just drop it in, wait at least a month, then pull it out and rinse it and brush off any rust flakes, if there is still rust remaining then drop it back in, and repeat until satisfied. This method is fantastic and the results will amaze you, the best part is it is it is effortless. Change your vinigar out every now and then for faster results.
Here is a pic of 2 axes I removed from the vinigar yesturday


In this pic you can see how well it worked, the axe was made by taking two pieces and forgeing them together.


Warning this method does not work on metal or iron found in salt water.

As for your Xfromer issue, try using less baking soda in your electrolite (1ounce per gal.)and a larger tank with more separation between the artifact and anode. Make sure the anode and artifact do not touch each other as this will defenately fry your Xformer. Voltage really doesn't matter here and a low amperage with more time is better then high amperage and less time.
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