I personally use a 5 gal. bucket instead of such a small container as this which can easily be tipped over. I use Arm and Hammer wash detergent, but have use many other things, including baking soda, as well. Once cleaned, I generally take a small OOO steel wool pad and scuff off the debris after wiping each piece down with a shop towel. I immediately spray the parts with Corrosion X to prevent any flash rusting and to coat the parts so they don't get rusty again. Works like a champ. If you don't have this set up, another alternative is to pick up an old Crock Pot at a thrift store and put in enough vinegar to cover the tools. Add in a small amount of A&H wash soap and turn the thing on hot for a couple of hours. Remove any sockets or such then and simply wipe down after you hit them with the steel wool pad. I am in the process of using both methods at this very moment, as I had a bucket of sockets which got rained on when we were moving things out into a storage shed. They all rusted badly, but already they are clean in using either method. Took me about an hour on both to get them completely clean, inside and out. I can even read the sizes now. If you do not have the equipment handy for either of these methods, .then take a clear plastic container and cover up the rusty tools with pickling vinegar, as it has more acidity to it than standard white vinegar. Take that clear plastic bin of rusty tools in the vinegar and put it out into the direct sun light and leave it for a couple of days (Texas sun is the brightest, hottest and best). It will clean up the parts every bit as effectively as electrolysis or any other method and is actually cheaper to do. You can indeed pour your waste water out into a flowerbed with no bad results. I would not put it into a garden which has edible plants though. did this sort of stuff for over 30 years in always having a vintage Model A to work and piddle about with. Much safer than using lye soap or such, but keep the kids away form it all, anyway. I have used the clear bin method on many a Model A brake drum and linings in the past with excellent results. It is always handy to know these techniques and to see how others employ using them. Thanks for this video.
Always leave a little length when you cut off a power supply connector and then throw it in a jar for later. Adding an ammeter inline is actually helpful. The current flow is doing the work and 2 amps is a good target if you have an adjustable power supply. I use 24 volts DC as an upper limit and always shoot for 2 amps. Electrons are cool to play with.
I like the patina left by the electrolysis process. I typically bead blast rusty blades with glass bead then use a variety of processes to get the effect I want - like wet sand, Scotch Brite, machine buff, a combination of those methods etc. Good to see you be very specific about the power supply required - it helps lower the chances of mayhem (lower, not eliminate). I'll have to try this process and see how it compares to glass bead blasting. Thanks for the effort and data!
Nice explanation. I have been using electrolysis on some of my restorations videos. It is nice and simple. Even remove some loose paint. Thank you for sharing...
Thank you, I'm a metal detectorist and this process will be very useful for my restorations. You've made it very easy to understand and build. Thank you, I've been wanting to do this for a long time 😀
@@EduardoLopez-fo9xf It worked great for me. With higher voltage and amperage, I would probably increase the distance between the + and - , by using a bigger container and also possibly using less baking soda / bicarbonate of soda to reduce current flow. Not sure if this is correct and this is certainly not advice, just what I would personally do, if I was worried that the voltage and current were too high.
Hello brother Nice video I have a question I want to put rusty cast iron part to electrolysis but inside that part there is and aluminum part also which I couldn’t remove from cast iron. Can i put that cast iron with aluminum part inside to electrolysis for cleaning cast iron ?
Great video, hit the sweet spot with enough but not too much info to get a neophyte started. Quick questions: does the electrolyte solution become depleted through the electrolysis? If so, add more soda, or discard and start again? Is the solution caustic, will it harm plants/animals/kids if discarded in yard?
I make a new solution each time. If part needs more cleaning after first treatment I'll make a new one again. I wouldn't water any plants with it for sure. Just dump it in the sewer
Hi I have just finished my first test and it went wrong. The different parts presented different resultas, some are spotless and others seem to be much more rusty than before and even seem to have had the metal attacked. I didn't hang the pieces but left them in the bottom, I had just 4. I used a 12V/12Amp battery, the only one I have. Electrolite was made with water, salt and vinegar. Should I do it again, or can I fix it ? Any idea would be very welcome .. Thanks
Tried this method with a 2amp trickle charger, vinegar, and washing soda to remove rust from VW steering knuckles. It worked fairly well but took over a day. Next time I'll try a manual battery charger at 20amps + to speed up the process on these types of larger parts. A word of CAUTION: when using washing soda (sodium carbonate ) with vinegar always have plenty of ventilation. Combining the two produces hydrochloric acid.
I just drop rusty tools into a small tub of white distilled vinegar. It removes all the rust with no electricity or wire brushing. You just have to remove the tools and neutralize the acid residue the vinegar leaves behind on the part with a simple rinse and dry with water and a towel. Ive been doing it for years and it works perfectly
How much bigger than 2 Amps? I don't think you'll get better result, but reaction may go quicker though. Just watch your adapter while reaction going, after 1 hr, or even earlier it may get super hot, and you'd need to shut it off. Smaller adapter - hotter it would get
Awesome, thanks for the tutorial. I've tried removing rust from an old axe head using vinegar and scrubbing with tin foil. It removed it nicely, but almost right after I was done admiring my work there was a whole new layer of rust already forming. I did some research and found out it's called flash rust. Any tips on protecting from this flash rust? does electrolysis eliminate the risk of flash rust? Sorry if my questions are confusing. This restoration is new to me. Thanks again, great video.
You are welcome! To protect it from rusting again, talking about axe head, I etched mine in boiled vinegar, works really nice! Check out my Axe Restoration video ruclips.net/video/56H8xAAAfcg/видео.html You will find all neded info there. Cheers!
What would happen if you put your hand in the solution while the electrolysis is taking place? Are there any dangers or steps I should be vary of? Is it possible to get electrocuted doing this?
Why would you wanna put your hand in it to begin with? :) If you gonna use low current 5-30V and around 0.5-3A you gonna be alright, this method is pretty safe.
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@@Take_And_Make I wouldn't. I just asked to know what the dangers would be. For example if it tipped over.
Have tried numerous methods and the cheapest & easiest method all you need is a gallon of vinegar and a bucket of water to rinse the tools off after the vinegar.
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I personally use a 5 gal. bucket instead of such a small container as this which can easily be tipped over. I use Arm and Hammer wash detergent, but have use many other things, including baking soda, as well. Once cleaned, I generally take a small OOO steel wool pad and scuff off the debris after wiping each piece down with a shop towel. I immediately spray the parts with Corrosion X to prevent any flash rusting and to coat the parts so they don't get rusty again. Works like a champ. If you don't have this set up, another alternative is to pick up an old Crock Pot at a thrift store and put in enough vinegar to cover the tools. Add in a small amount of A&H wash soap and turn the thing on hot for a couple of hours. Remove any sockets or such then and simply wipe down after you hit them with the steel wool pad. I am in the process of using both methods at this very moment, as I had a bucket of sockets which got rained on when we were moving things out into a storage shed. They all rusted badly, but already they are clean in using either method. Took me about an hour on both to get them completely clean, inside and out. I can even read the sizes now. If you do not have the equipment handy for either of these methods, .then take a clear plastic container and cover up the rusty tools with pickling vinegar, as it has more acidity to it than standard white vinegar. Take that clear plastic bin of rusty tools in the vinegar and put it out into the direct sun light and leave it for a couple of days (Texas sun is the brightest, hottest and best). It will clean up the parts every bit as effectively as electrolysis or any other method and is actually cheaper to do. You can indeed pour your waste water out into a flowerbed with no bad results. I would not put it into a garden which has edible plants though. did this sort of stuff for over 30 years in always having a vintage Model A to work and piddle about with. Much safer than using lye soap or such, but keep the kids away form it all, anyway. I have used the clear bin method on many a Model A brake drum and linings in the past with excellent results. It is always handy to know these techniques and to see how others employ using them. Thanks for this video.
Wow! This is without a doubt the longest comment I've ever read!! Thanks for all the tips! I appreciate it!
One of those couple gallon square kitty litter bins works great.
Acid? you never will be able to neutralize the rust!
It was for demonstrable purposes, obviously..
baking soda will neutralize acid. Every school kid knows that!
I try it and it's working.👊👍
This is a great video. It's simple, clear, and not cluttered with too much annoying music or sound effects. Thanks for your work.
You're very welcome!
This works really well for removing paint from small parts also.
Always leave a little length when you cut off a power supply connector and then throw it in a jar for later.
Adding an ammeter inline is actually helpful. The current flow is doing the work and 2 amps is a good target if you have an adjustable power supply. I use 24 volts DC as an upper limit and always shoot for 2 amps. Electrons are cool to play with.
Thank you for your tips!
@@Take_And_Make You're most welcome and thank you for the entertainment.
I like the patina left by the electrolysis process. I typically bead blast rusty blades with glass bead then use a variety of processes to get the effect I want - like wet sand, Scotch Brite, machine buff, a combination of those methods etc. Good to see you be very specific about the power supply required - it helps lower the chances of mayhem (lower, not eliminate). I'll have to try this process and see how it compares to glass bead blasting. Thanks for the effort and data!
😊😊
Nice explanation. I have been using electrolysis on some of my restorations videos. It is nice and simple.
Even remove some loose paint.
Thank you for sharing...
Thanks!
thanks for the information about the power supply
No problem 👍
Works like a charm, thank you so much mate 👌👊
Best tutorial ever
Thank you!
brilliant and simply put!! Keep up the great Vlogs!
Thank you! Will do!
It is very helpful video, you have explained very well, and made it very easy to understand.
Glad it was helpful!
thanks for taking the time to put this out!
My pleasure!
Nicely presented & super comprehensive.
I'm gonna try it precisely as you demonstrated it on a rusty meat cleaver.
Thank you sir!!
Wish me luck!!
Thank you and good luck!
Nice, I need to give this a try!
You should!
This is much simpler than the other videos on this topic. Why hack a “smart” battery charger to do what this simple set up does?
👍🏻
very easy explanations. thanks. today I learn something.
I am glad you did!
I got trebuks, I can do this. You're the man! Thanks
Don't forget to ventilate the room. Electrolysis produces hydrogen and that can be dangerous
Awesome video! thank you for posting, i actually learned something today!!
I’m glad you did!
Very nice! That looks like a laptop charger that you're using. Good idea!
Thanks, man!
thanksss.. I’m actually thinking about doing this for my science fair project
You welcome! Glad that I could help!
Did you see that it's working
Did you do it?
Thank you, I'm a metal detectorist and this process will be very useful for my restorations.
You've made it very easy to understand and build.
Thank you, I've been wanting to do this for a long time 😀
Glad to help!
Bravo! Easy to understand and made!
Thank you!
Thank you so much! Brilliant tutorial!
You're very welcome!
Very easy method.thank you
Welcome 😊
Good information. I will give it a try for myself.
Robert Foust Resto-Rob
Thanks!
Thank you for this video because I didn't have battery charger and I needed to remove some rust.
Positive Endeavors
Sincerely,
Patrick Mulcahy
Thanks, Patrick! I'm glad the video was useful!
At 2min 35secs, dddzzzzztttt! Lol, nearly had a heart attack 😂😂
Ha-ha-ha! I know, right?
Hahaha
😂
I fkcing flinched. I hate working with live wire. Hahaha
2:35
Great video-Very informative!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for sharing the vídeo! Awesome!
Hi
Can I do electrolysis rust cleaning for a chrome finished racks / soap holder etc. Many thanks
Bravo, tnx. very match, abs.respect from old BG.
Liked it. Thank you for ur effort.
Thanks for liking
We could add any rusted iron nail or ss nail..kindly brief me
Thanks buddy. I have a 0-20V DC power supply, grabbed some leads with alligator clips and am currently de-rusting my scriber and some snips.
How did that work for you? I have a 24 VDC 4A charger out of a mobility scooter I'm not sure if that will be too much wath, do you think?
@@EduardoLopez-fo9xf It worked great for me. With higher voltage and amperage, I would probably increase the distance between the + and - , by using a bigger container and also possibly using less baking soda / bicarbonate of soda to reduce current flow. Not sure if this is correct and this is certainly not advice, just what I would personally do, if I was worried that the voltage and current were too high.
Hello brother
Nice video
I have a question
I want to put rusty cast iron part to electrolysis but inside that part there is and aluminum part also which I couldn’t remove from cast iron. Can i put that cast iron with aluminum part inside to electrolysis for cleaning cast iron ?
You can!
Great video, hit the sweet spot with enough but not too much info to get a neophyte started. Quick questions: does the electrolyte solution become depleted through the electrolysis? If so, add more soda, or discard and start again? Is the solution caustic, will it harm plants/animals/kids if discarded in yard?
I make a new solution each time. If part needs more cleaning after first treatment I'll make a new one again. I wouldn't water any plants with it for sure. Just dump it in the sewer
Hi
I have just finished my first test and it went wrong. The different parts presented different resultas, some are spotless and others seem to be much more rusty than before and even seem to have had the metal attacked. I didn't hang the pieces but left them in the bottom, I had just 4. I used a 12V/12Amp battery, the only one I have. Electrolite was made with water, salt and vinegar.
Should I do it again, or can I fix it ?
Any idea would be very welcome .. Thanks
After the whole water thing... I'm kinda paranoid tbh but awesome and informative video. Thank u
Glad it was helpful!
What and how did you connect in the input when finding out which wire is plus and which is minus?
Thank you 😁👍
You bet!
What if I place my parts very buttom? Do you think this plastic will melt?
Good job man!
Can it affect the tube? (anod)?
what gallon bucket did you use? And what measurements should i use for the baking soda and water?
It so nice video thanks 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you! Glad you liked that
Very helpful
Glad to hear that
Can it be used with a 20v adapter?
Sure, give it a try!
Really instructive ,many thanks. So much better than throwing away rusty ,but still useful things.
Glad you enjoyed it
fun video, I like household junk hack chemistry. Good job
Thanks!
Tried this method with a 2amp trickle charger, vinegar, and washing soda to remove rust from VW steering knuckles. It worked fairly well but took over a day. Next time I'll try a manual battery charger at 20amps + to speed up the process on these types of larger parts.
A word of CAUTION: when using washing soda (sodium carbonate ) with vinegar always have plenty of ventilation. Combining the two produces hydrochloric acid.
I’m using simple water, don’t use vinegar, if you do use salt instead
Thank you so much sir,I much needed that trick
Always welcome
Thank you! It's just what I needed!
Hi, i got laptop Ac adapter says output 19V = 2.1A 40w .. would it be okay?
Sure, give it a go!
Hello
Can you provide a link where to purchase the power supply
Bloody awesome vid mate, thanks heaps for sharing 🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙
Thanks 👍
Sir wat did you put by galin water or any other? please sir
Thankya sir. Think I'll have to tune into your future vids. Well done.
Thanks man!
can i use a car battery with 12 volts directly?
I think it's not gonna hurt you trying!
Can I use salt ? Does the powder water ratio matter? Can I simply tie the wires with my hand instead of buying alligator clips?
Yes you can use salt too, and yes you can just tie your wires, with the clips is just so much easier.
hello, canj i use 18 volts pls let me know cause I don't have anything else ty
Go ahead!
@@Take_And_Make are u sure? ilive in Ukraine my plugs 220 vols and I can use 18 volts from lap top correct?
If you use baking soda instead of washing soda do it in a well ventilated area, it puts off toxic fumes.
Thanks, very useful
I just drop rusty tools into a small tub of white distilled vinegar. It removes all the rust with no electricity or wire brushing. You just have to remove the tools and neutralize the acid residue the vinegar leaves behind on the part with a simple rinse and dry with water and a towel. Ive been doing it for years and it works perfectly
Electrolysis is simple, efficient and quick. Vinegar works just fine, just takes 30 times longer
Thank you so much
Welcome!
Great, great presentation.
Thank you!
Wonder how well this will work on really bad rusted metal. Got an old shotgun that i am restoring and am really stuck on the rust removal
It will work good, I've done some crazy rust removals with this method. You may need to run it twice to reach desirable result. Good luck!
Can I use 12v 5 amp adapter
5 Amps may be a little too much, I think it's gonna overheat power supply, but you can try
Is the amperage important when doing electrolysis? If I use an adapter higher than 2 amps, will I get better results?
How much bigger than 2 Amps? I don't think you'll get better result, but reaction may go quicker though. Just watch your adapter while reaction going, after 1 hr, or even earlier it may get super hot, and you'd need to shut it off. Smaller adapter - hotter it would get
Awesome, thanks for the tutorial. I've tried removing rust from an old axe head using vinegar and scrubbing with tin foil. It removed it nicely, but almost right after I was done admiring my work there was a whole new layer of rust already forming. I did some research and found out it's called flash rust. Any tips on protecting from this flash rust? does electrolysis eliminate the risk of flash rust? Sorry if my questions are confusing. This restoration is new to me. Thanks again, great video.
You are welcome!
To protect it from rusting again, talking about axe head, I etched mine in boiled vinegar, works really nice! Check out my Axe Restoration video ruclips.net/video/56H8xAAAfcg/видео.html
You will find all neded info there.
Cheers!
If you dont want to etch it (force patina).
Just rub oil into the peice to protect it from from flash rust
you have to oil them straight away or electroplate them...
I have a load of small drill bits, screws, etc. How do I clean if I can’t separately wire up each thing to be cleaned please?
Just soak them in vinegar for a couple days
Is washing powder the same thing as washing soda?
If by washing powder you mean washing soda, yes you can use that as well
Apple cider.... Yum🍎🍏😋
Hahahah
I used concentrated lemon juice,
No scrubbing,
Interesting video! Thanks )
Thank you!
Hello, how many hours or how many days did the teams stay in the water?
One hour I’m pretty sure that I specified that in the video
Thankyou for sharing 👌👍👍
You are welcome!
Can I achieve the same thing with a car battery or a Milwaukee battery?
Great vid. Good details. Thx
Glad it was helpful!
Si i dont really need to use washing soda!!
Baking soda is just ok for this??
Soda just helps electrolysis to clean the rust, could be salt too. Current cleans it
can i use steel spoon in place of steel rod
Yes you can, however stainless steel will release harmful gas(not critical) open your window wide open or better do it outside
What is the deference between use soda or home salt
People say that table salt releases more harmful gas than soda. It's a good idea to open your windows wide open when you do that
Nice video and clean explanation.
Subbed and Liked.
Awesome, thank you!
Great!
what type of metal can be used as anode
Lots of types would work, but safest way to use a piece of iron like rebar or other mild steel. Avoid Stainless and Zinc, Nickel, Chrome plated
Do you think it’ll work on a Gun slide
I can't see why not. As long as it steel or iron this would work on anything!
My laptop charger output gives 19.5 volt and 2amp it can work or will end badly ?
Giver!
@@Take_And_Make by the way i tried but nothing happened no gass bubbles coming out of the rusted piece
@@EmamOmar-i8f Are you sure you didn't mix up the plus and minus?
@@disrespectful7862 The circuit was absolutely correct.
@@EmamOmar-i8f Does it has DC OUTPUT for correct operation?
Apakah boleh menggunakan power supply? Dan berapa tegangannya?
Can I soak metal with plastic attached on it?
yes you can, however you need to attach your leads to the metal.
@@Take_And_Make Thanks a lot
Isn't 12volts and 2 amps potentially dangerous?
can We use battery
What would happen if you put your hand in the solution while the electrolysis is taking place?
Are there any dangers or steps I should be vary of?
Is it possible to get electrocuted doing this?
Why would you wanna put your hand in it to begin with? :)
If you gonna use low current 5-30V and around 0.5-3A you gonna be alright, this method is pretty safe.
@@Take_And_Make
I wouldn't. I just asked to know what the dangers would be. For example if it tipped over.
Why is my power supply plug getting so hot? Too hot to touch.
How long you've been running it for? I normally go with 1 hr cycle tops
I didn't run that long, it starts heating up after just a few minutes and will get to the point it feels like it could melt the plug.
Input is ac 120 v 5w output is DC 12v
Have tried numerous methods and the cheapest & easiest method all you need is a gallon of vinegar and a bucket of water to rinse the tools off after the vinegar.
How to remove titanium coating please reply me
I have never worked with Titanium, sorry
@@Take_And_Make okay no problem ❤
Is there any danger in using salt?
Superb
Thanks!
What happens if Im doing this and theres wood on it? I want to remove rust on my axe head but its attached to a handle
You can still do it. handle may change color a bit
Hello sir. Plzz tell me . If i use UPS transformer which provide 14 volt current. Is it ok ?
How many amps?
@@Take_And_Make i have 5 amps