Anyone Ever heard of Electrolysis ???

[crazy4offroad]

The nickel content, I believe. Tungsten is the absolute best.

 

[HotRodPC]

Here are some links to read over for anyone wanting to improve what I did. I didn't invent the idea, I just tried it out on a large scale and it worked.

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/andyspatch/rust.htm

http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/rust/electrolytic_derusting.htm

http://1bad6t.com/rust_removal.html

 

[oneluckypops]

I will try to dig the article out but it has something to do with increased poison gassed it produces.

 

[HotRodPC]

The nickel content, I believe. Tungsten is the absolute best.

I have got a broken stainlesss steel table from a restraunt they were throwing away. I have all intent of wrapping that table top into a circle and using it in a 55gallon drum. I'll let you know what I get for it. 3 days, 1 year, 30 to Life or whatever.

 

[HotRodPC]

OK, so now I see you're NOT supposed to use Stainless. And its not illegal to use it, its illegal to dispose of.

Why you should not use stainless steel:

Many people using the electrolysis method for rust reduction swear by stainless steel, stating (incorrectly) that it's not consumed, stays clean and seems safe. Stainless steel is indeed consumed when used in the electrolysis process, although slowly. The main problem with using it is the hazardous waste it produces. Stainless steel contains chromium. The electrodes, and thus the chromium consumed, and you end up with poisonous chromates in your electrolyte. Dumping these on the ground or down the drain is illegal. The compounds can cause severe skin problems and ultimately, cancer. Hexavalent chromate is poisonous. These compounds are not excused from hazardous waste regulations where household wastes are. These compounds are bad enough that government regulations mandate elimination of hexavalent chromate by 2007 for corrosion protection.

 

[HotRodPC]

The nickel content, I believe. Tungsten is the absolute best.

Actually accroding that reading above, its the chromium. Whooda Thunk it???

 

[oneluckypops]

OK, so now I see you're NOT supposed to use Stainless. And its not illegal to use it, its illegal to dispose of.

Why you should not use stainless steel:

Many people using the electrolysis method for rust reduction swear by stainless steel, stating (incorrectly) that it's not consumed, stays clean and seems safe. Stainless steel is indeed consumed when used in the electrolysis process, although slowly. The main problem with using it is the hazardous waste it produces. Stainless steel contains chromium. The electrodes, and thus the chromium consumed, and you end up with poisonous chromates in your electrolyte. Dumping these on the ground or down the drain is illegal. The compounds can cause severe skin problems and ultimately, cancer. Hexavalent chromate is poisonous. These compounds are not excused from hazardous waste regulations where household wastes are. These compounds are bad enough that government regulations mandate elimination of hexavalent chromate by 2007 for corrosion protection.

Cool I knew there was something illegal about it good find now I dont have to dig the article up

 

[davbell22602]

Can I Clamp the rebar to plastic container to keep it from touching the intake? How far down in the water does rebar have to be?

 

[HotRodPC]

Can I Clamp the rebar to plastic container to keep it from touching the intake? How far down in the water does rebar have to be?

yes you can do that with the rebar. You want it as far as possible leaving enough sticking out of the water to clamp your charger to it.

 

[davbell22602]

yes you can do that with the rebar. You want it as far as possible leaving enough sticking out of the water to clamp your charger to it.

Ok, I think rebar would slide and hit the big 390 FE 4bbl intake in the plastic container.

Also should I remove the filler cap thats on the filler tube for this process?

 

[89Suburban]

Actually accroding that reading above, its the chromium. Whooda Thunk it???

Glad ya figured that out before ya tried it buddy!

 

[HotRodPC]

Glad ya figured that out before ya tried it buddy!

What??? You think I'm not gonna? I didn't get this broken stainless steel table for no good reason.

I'll just dump the solution at the city Haz Waste depot is all.

 

[HotRodPC]

Ok, I think rebar would slide and hit the big 390 FE 4bbl intake in the plastic container.

Also should I remove the filler cap thats on the filler tube for this process?

That is all up to you Dave. Just so you don't blow yourself up is the main concern. So be sure to do it outside. For an intake manifold, you might need something bigger than a 5 gallon bucket if that's what you have in mind.

 

[davbell22602]

That is all up to you Dave. Just so you don't blow yourself up is the main concern. So be sure to do it outside. For an intake manifold, you might need something bigger than a 5 gallon bucket if that's what you have in mind.

55 gallon plastic container.

 

[crazy4offroad]

A 15-20 gallon plastic trash can would work good too. I'm the kinda guy who will work with whatever is handy, instead of trying to source a plastic barrel I would use one of several trash cans I have around.