[Farmall] electrolysis

[PAUL SIGMUND]

As others have pointed out, the electrical factors are usually much more 
controlling than the chemical.   I haven't seen much difference between TSP 
and washing soda.  All you are doing is supplying ions to provide 
conductivity to the water.  As long as you supply a cup or so per 55 
gallons, concentration isn't a critical factor, although some say too much 
may draw too much current and overload your charger.  The surface area of 
the anodes, and their cleanliness,  are critical factors.  I initially used 
5 lengths of rebar in a 55 gallon tank, with good results.  But efficiency, 
indicated by current flow, dropped quickly after a day as the anodes became 
coated, resisting transfer.  I replaced the rebar with 5 strips of 1/4x2 
inch flatbar, which not only increased surface area, but were much easier to 
clean between runs, using a scraper rather than the wire bruch required for 
the rough rebar surface.   Also mentioned, and highlighted here, are the 
electrical connections.  Flat bar facilitates a much more secure and 
effective connection via crimp terminals than rebar using clamps.  If you 
can find a surplus DC power supply, you can speed the process by supplying 
higher voltage.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Roy" <rlk at wavecable.com>
To: <farmall at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 6:56 PM
Subject: [Farmall] electrolysis


> Clark
> I made a electrolysis out of a plastic garbage can and have had very very 
> slow results.  I used tsp and have had things in there days and not much 
> changed. A little bubbleing and about 2 or 3 amps on the charger. I even 
> ran it thought a battery and got nothing better. What am i doing wrong
> Roy
> rlk at wavecable.com
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