Electrolysis question

[grins]

Trying my hand at electrolysis. I have had these in process for about six hours. Is it normal to still have places that still have rust? I know I need to remove the rust before treatment.

 

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[villagenut]

Nice forged nails you got there....they just need some wire brushing in those tight spaces....then a lengthy soak in distilled water if you wish.....a good heat dry....and once you are happy with it, seal em up. Rust can and does come back, so not to worry, just gotta keep them maintained.

 

[grins]

Nice forged nails you got there....they just need some wire brushing in those tight spaces....then a lengthy soak in distilled water if you wish.....a good heat dry....and once you are happy with it, seal em up. Rust can and does come back, so not to worry, just gotta keep them maintained.

I will take your advice, I'm going to use Gemplers to seal them. Thank you so much.

 

[grins]

I will take your advice, I'm going to use Gemplers to seal them. Thank you so much.

I will take your advice, I'm going to use Gemplers to seal them. Thank you so much.

Here are the first two with the process completed

 

[Dakota Sioux]

Sure would like to try that electrolysis on some rusty stuff I have. Can you use a battery charger and solution to do this? If so what solution do you use and is the nail on the cathode or anode side?

 

[grins]

Sure would like to try that electrolysis on some rusty stuff I have. Can you use a battery charger and solution to do this? If so what solution do you use and is the nail on the cathode or anode side?

The negative cable goes to the part that you want to derust, I bought my manual charger at rural king and I use arm &hammer washing soda. Google is useful.

 

[Dakota Sioux]

Cool thanks for the info I will experiment. Do you use like stainless steel on the positive end ?

 

[Jorgeke]

Here are the first two with the process completed

Nice Job!

 

[grins]

Cool thanks for the info I will experiment. Do you use like stainless steel on the positive end ?

I have not, I use rebar. Getting a good connection is key.

 

[villagenut]

I find stainless steel works best, but use caution if you choose it....needs to be done outside due to the harmful gases it puts off. Otherwise, if you are unsure,use something else. I might add, you will know if your connection is good by watching for the bubble trail...that good connection is the key.