GRAY GHOST
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hi all, i built my own electrolysis rig using directions from another forum some time ago. i wish i could remember the fella's name; he was sharp. listen carefully: 1. get a plug-in adapter for like an old shaver, etc.[i have a 9 volt adapter] 2. cut off the single end and strip off both wires. 3. screw alligator clamps [radio shack, get the big ones] onto each wire. 4. fill a large glass about half full of water. add 2 tsp. of salt and 2 tsp. of real lemon juice. mix well. [the juice is optional, it increases the effect] 5. clip the very edge of the coin onto one of the clips. attach the other clip to the top of the stainless steel spoon you mixed everything up with. insert both in the glass, keeping them separated. suspend the coin if possible. 6. plug the adapter in. if the spoon starts bubbling, then polarity is reversed[it's wrong] unplug the adapter, switch the clips. if the coin starts bubbling, your're in business! 7. in a minute or two, you will notice a black cloud of gunk coming from the coin, and surrounding it. the clip will bubble too, so don't be alarmed. everything is ok. 8. don't let the rig run for too long a time. wer'e only talking about 4 or 5 minutes total here. if you think more cleaning is necessary, unplug the adapter and allow it to cool for a few minutes. NEVER keep the adapter plugged in for long periods of time; it can catch fire. i labeled the coin clip side with a piece of tape to make sure i hooked it up right everytime. keep the spoon and coin separated. if they touch, unplug the adapter and re-situate the clips. an old toothbrush or very fine brass brush can then be used to get the black gunk off the coin. the black gunk also washes off easily in the sink. you will end up with a cleaner coin and a glassful of green water! just be careful, and remember to unplug the adapter and put it up when your're done. the rest is up to you. be safe, hope it helps, and hh,