[Farmall] electrolysis

[Roy]

Thanks for all of the come back, i'll keep trying. think i will try flat 
metal as anodes

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "PAUL SIGMUND" <pwsigmund at verizon.net>
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Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 20:31
Subject: Re: [Farmall] electrolysis


> 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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