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    Battle of Rust.

    Quote Originally Posted by thehomeengineer View Post
    Hi All,

    After viewing many ideas for rust removal, I have decided to have a go at electrolysis. I have been very impressed with the articles and results that have been posted on this subject.
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    Thank you for viewing. I will post the results of first rust removal/clean up when completed.
    The Home Engineer.
    I'm not a practicing electrician; though I can R&R 1 & 3ph components safely, locate 12V DC faults, and maybe pre-plan layouts. thehomeengineers electrolysis unit intrigues me no end. Text and two photos tell me everything [?] I need to know. Iron anodes, a non-corrosive cathode, battery clips, crimp terminals, series circuitry. Knowing the UK is single phase but higher primary voltage, resolves questions about the power supply input. I do pause at appropriate amperage, but constructing one is in my future.
    P.S.
    If anyone has spare time; a very complete spreadsheet of electricals for the shop is ready...Took some [A LOT!] work and study, but did it entirely on my own in Excel. Did the same to estimate amount of wire needed, almost 13,000 feet.
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    Toolmaker51
    ...we'll learn more by wandering than searching...

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