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I've started using electrolysis to derust parts and was wondering if anyone has tried using higher voltage than 12 volts, I have access to a 24-28 volt charger, any thoughts if this would work better or not at all? I'm very impressed with this process so far, it even worked on parts that were frozen in rust, they work fine now. Dave

Awesome!

Ive read about people using a small welding unit in very large tanks for doing frames and such. I dont think it will make that much of a difference on anything smaller than that. I use a 2-10 amp 12 volt unit for doing everything and anything, that includes the rear end housing for my COE. Didnt take more than a few days to finish it completely.

Jeff

I might get the 24 volt charger and give it a try, I'll let you know the results, can't hurt to try, I hope. Dave

Generally for an electrolysis process once you exceed the voltage required for the electrolysis reaction higher voltage itself will not change anything. To make it go faster or produce more for a given volume you need more current(amps). So whether it goes faster or not will depend on the current delivering ability of the 24V supply.

Maybe I should try 6 volts. Dave

It is best to use a constant amperage transformer rather than a battery charger that senses what amperage to send.

Do you have any idea where I could get one of those transformers? Dave

Is there an easy way to use electrolysis on large parts? It works great on little parts but what do you do with a hood? I don't think my neighbor would be happy to come home and find a hood or cab in his pool.

I'm going to do a front cross member. My plan is to build a tub out of 2x4 rails and 1x? or plywood sides.The sides will look like a capital 'E' with horizontals being 2x4, and the vertical plywood or 1x?. Then line it with some heavy plastic sheet. The trick will be not to puncture the plastic sheet. Now that I think about it, I may have to figure on suspending the cross member. I'm about a month away from building it.

An old waterbed frame might work for a hood.

Larry

I'm planning on making a tank big enough to get my cab into it, at least I think I'll do the plywood and 2x4 route with plastic lining, I'll put it directly under my hoist then I won't have to worry about any lifting. Dave