Perfect setup for doing electrolysis cheap

[Mark kus]

 

[Confetrit]

Mark kus, this was one very well done , straight forward, and informative video on electrolysis. I have never used this process, but you I believe have come up with a more simple plan, and a safe and affordable plan at the same time. Thank you for the information. I enjoyed your video. Confetrit'

 

[tvr]

I use the model train power supplies that were just laying around from the model train sets. Can pick them up used for good prices if you don't have one. Though the price on the one in the video new is not bad either.

 

[Mark kus]

Mark kus, this was one very well done , straight forward, and informative video on electrolysis. I have never used this process, but you I believe have come up with a more simple plan, and a safe and affordable plan at the same time. Thank you for the information. I enjoyed your video. Confetrit'

No problem I ordered one right away on Amazon looks simple and clean
Mark

 

[fwcrawford]

Pretty interesting little device!!
There is also a unit called the “Ugly Box” that is a great device and designed for electrolysis.

 

[Mark kus]

Pretty interesting little device!!
There is also a unit called the “Ugly Box” that is a great device and designed for electrolysis.

yes I've seen it this is very inexpensive mine will be here today so ill do some cleaning with it
mark

 

[Mark kus]

I got my supplies at Lowe’s wash soda aisle 1 rebar last aisle

 

[Pete E]

I use an even simpler electrolysis set up below primarily for silver coins.

I am using a 3/8" carbon graphite rod for the anode, but people could use steel.

I agree it's best to avoid Stainless Steel, given it apparently releases carcinogenic chemicals during the process. The amounts generated are not doubt small, so I am not sure how much of a real issue it is, but it's one I prefer to avoid.

Ordinary steel works ( initially I used an old HSS drill bit) , but the electrolyte soon transforms into some witches brew of crud....With graphite, cleaning a silver coin, it remains relatively clean through out the process with only the crap off the item you're cleaning entering the solution.

I normally power it connected to a PP9 battery as shown, but the grey connector block (a standard Wago connector) allows me to switch to the USB lead and power it by a USB charger...
All that's missing from the picture is a small container of washing soda that also fits into the box....


The power supply in the video looks excellent if you want to do larger iron objects...I have an old slot car 12v transformer and also an 18v laptop transformer ready to try, but that variable power supply looks better...