i know this subject has been flogged but i cannot find the definate answer.

i have the solution and anode/electrode, the problem is that my charger has the overide cutoff (annoyingly)
i read that you can use a computer psu to create the current flow. how do i do this?? i have two psu's i can use. and an old moterboard.

please help



Oh and hapy new year.

As an alternative that I've used to very satisfactory effect, just submerse your parts in malt vinegar.

Far less hassle than the electrolysis thing and far less chance of creating any of the nastier by-products that can occur (stinks really bad though!)

Use the car battery and connect the charger to the battery that way it will not trip out! you only need a small amount of washing soda!

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Originally posted by tomblyth
Use the car battery and connect the charger to the battery that way it will not trip out! you only need a small amount of washing soda!

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I use an old 12V bench CB power supply, such things can be had at car boot sales or on ebay for tuppence ha'penny I'm sure.

The "put a battery in parallel with it" idea sounds best for you though.

vinegars good, that what i use but a bit smelly

cheers guys i will try this later

gave this a bash with a rusty back plate

before


rusty back plate


i used an old baby bath and a old battery charger and a bag of soda crystal for 54p

and here is the result



clean back plate

just need to give it a coat of paint

Davie

How long did you leave it in the electrolysis bath? All the components I have done came out with a black coating on them and no visible rust.

that was about 5 hours and after i had wire brushed it washed and left it to dry thats why you can see the rust starting reappear

Davie

ps i then gave it a clean with metal cleaner i got from halford that brought it up to almost new bare metal

[Edited on 6/2/08 by davie h]