I tried electrolysis for the first time and I love it.

[Truth]

Guys I wish I would have taken a “before” picture, but it was just a chunk of rust (but deep) with a hollow hole, so I didn’t think much of it. But I guess it was interesting enough to capture my curiosity. I left it on for 48hrs knocking off rust along the way and here I have it....a cool old lid!!

Wife not to happy with location I chose I can tell you that. Lol

 

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[redcobra8u]

Truth, using a stainless object in the process creates a toxic brew. Wear gloves and keep that water away from food.

 

[BLK HOLE]

I have been using the apple cider vinegar soak, it takes a bit longer but I have managed to stay out of the doghouse

 

[Truth]

Truth, using a stainless object in the process creates a toxic brew. Wear gloves and keep that water away from food.

Damn I just ate a sandwich. Thanks for letting me know.

 

[halfstep]

Truth, using a stainless object in the process creates a toxic brew. Wear gloves and keep that water away from food.

Correct, stainless is toxic in an electrolysis tank. I recommend rebar. It is cheap and can be bought at a home improvement store.

I have a 75 gallon E-tank and a 50/10/2 battery charger. I use arm and hammer washing soap I use the E-tank to clean cast iron cookware. Skillets, lids, dutch ovens, cornbread pans, griddles, ect. My wife likes cast iron. She has a fairly large collection. I get the distinct honor of cleaning it. lol

 

[ecmo]

I don't think you have a lid, what I think it is is the front cover to an old car starter housing.

 

[Truth]

I don't think you have a lid, what I think it is is the front cover to an old car starter housing.

Maybe that’s why they had that hole in It already. Thanks ecmo

 

[ecmo]

Maybe that’s why they had that hole in It already. Thanks ecmo

Also betting if you scrape a little more rust from immediately around the large center hole and scrape in it you should see brass color from the bushing for the armature shaft. The 2 small holes near opposing edges is for the small diameter, but long, bolts to rear end of housing. Even think it's a GM starter.

 

[Truth]

Also betting if you scrape a little more rust from immediately around the large center hole and scrape in it you should see brass color from the bushing for the armature shaft. The 2 small holes near opposing edges is for the small diameter, but long, bolts to rear end of housing. Even think it's a GM starter.

ecmo that’s amazing to me lol

 

[pa plateau hiker]

Electrolysis becomes addictive. I'd had 3 chargers going at times to clean my rusty relics.

 

[Truth]

Electrolysis becomes addictive. I'd had 3 chargers going at times to clean my rusty relics.

Oh it is! I’m gonna have something going at all times. Lol

 

[villagenut]

You are going to start looking for iron now lol.Actually there is a lot of great old historic iron in the ground but it takes a heck of a lot of love to stabilize an artifact once out of the tank.Rust never sleeps.

 

[Truth]

You are going to start looking for iron now lol.Actually there is a lot of great old historic iron in the ground but it takes a heck of a lot of love to stabilize an artifact once out of the tank.Rust never sleeps.

Yeah that’s wear I get lazy lol

 

[villagenut]

I think we 're all guilty at times lol

 

[Truth]

I think we 're all guilty at times lol

And to top it of I got a old ax head today. When does it end? Lol

Is it worth it

I’m already doing a old horse stake in the kitchen why not huh? Lol

 

[pa plateau hiker]

Before you do electrolysis on old rusty iron, knock the loose rust off with a hammer. Sometimes I scrape the relic with an old file to get more rust off. The electrolysis process goes a lot quicker with that rust off the relic.

 

[Truth]

Before you do electrolysis on old rusty iron, knock the loose rust off with a hammer. Sometimes I scrape the relic with an old file to get more rust off. The electrolysis process goes a lot quicker with that rust off the relic.

Yeah I’ve been noticing mine where taking days. Thank you pa

 

[villagenut]

Worth it IMO, but remember that forged material is easier to stabilize than cast iron. The axe should be a good candidate for conservation......Just do it outside, haha.