Removing Rust with Electrolysis / the clean way

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  • Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
  • Safety First!,,, educate yourself before setting up your first electrolysis cleaning tank,,, do your homework, read all the information available on this subject, watch all the videos,,, this is not something you want to be guessing at,,,, it can be hazardous,,, when done correctly you will end up with a very clean, unrusted item, I have tried baking soda, rebar, coke, stainless steel (do not use stainless steel?, look it up), vinegar, molasses, apple cider, and that swimming pool stuff, the list goes on,,,, I find this setup works best for me as I need to derust small to medium size gas engine parts on a daily basies, also works great on an old cast iron skillet, bring it down to bare metal for re seasoning,, leave a comment, subscribe, pass it on,,

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  • @Kalkaekie
    @Kalkaekie 12 лет назад +2

    I have used electrolysis a lot and it really does work well.
    .
    I restored a 1948 John Deere B and even used this process on the
    main framework . I used a large plastic barrel and could only do half
    of the frame at one time and then put the other end in the barrel. It
    took a little time and effort, but it was well worth it ! It came out great !
    Thanks , Shopdog, enjoyed the video .

  • @itbigboy1984
    @itbigboy1984 4 года назад +1

    I have been using your method for over a year now and all I can say is a huge thank you! The time it saves me and the excellent job it does is worth it's weight in gold to me. Thanks again Shopdogsam, I really look forward to your videos!!!

  • @hyselwatchandclockrepair1874
    @hyselwatchandclockrepair1874 Год назад

    Great video with very clear instructions and examples to help understand how to use this technique of cleaning rust! Thanks so very much!

  • @jedijerdrums
    @jedijerdrums 12 лет назад +1

    That was great! Thanks Sam for the info trip and for taking the time to explain the set up. By the way, I watched your gravy video and made it for my this morning with some biscuits. Smiles all around! Thanks from Cincinnati. - Jeremy

  • @a1930ford
    @a1930ford Год назад

    I bought some carbon as you described, but I also bought some carbon gouging rods which will need to have the copper coatings removed, but that is an easy process. At about 14" long, they can work well in different types of buckets and not be as large as the block types of carbon. A good tub to consider is those fairly cheap cement mixing bins they sell at all box stores as Lowe's or Home Depot. They are for larger pieces, but the depth is only about 6-7" on them. I am anxious to try out your method and I greatly appreciate the information you provided in the video. Years back I used a kiddie pool to use as an electrolysis tank when I did a full fender of my '42 Chevy Business Coupe. Unfortunately for me, one of the sharp edges burst through that pool and the electrolyte mixture went everywhere. Cheap plastic is not the answer, but the mixing bins are made of a stronger plastic. Thanks for the video. ;-)

  • @motorhagel
    @motorhagel 12 лет назад

    Thanks for showing all the details and giving us this delightful video!
    Many thanks from Sweden!

  • @BruceBoschek
    @BruceBoschek 12 лет назад +1

    Great idea, well explained, as always. Thanks for your efforts.

  • @Dougyelnats
    @Dougyelnats 10 лет назад +1

    real good video Sam, couldn't be easier after that class gonna set up one myself.. Thanks again

  • @Tesla_Death_Ray
    @Tesla_Death_Ray 11 лет назад +2

    He done clean dem dere metals yall

  • @not2fast4u2c
    @not2fast4u2c 12 лет назад

    Thank's for the very informative Video We got it all stored in my Mind I a gonna give it a whirl !!! I have some old rusted tools to restore

  • @avega2792
    @avega2792 11 лет назад

    Great video, Sam. This will come in handy for cleaning up my cast iron cookware.

  • @whydotufaqoff
    @whydotufaqoff 2 года назад

    Thanks...I’m learning a lot from you ...👍👍👍 Much appreciated ...

  • @milric77
    @milric77 12 лет назад

    my thoughts exactly and not only that but i get into engine parts here and there too!!

  • @wurft
    @wurft 12 лет назад

    Thank's Sam, I really hoped you'd make a video about your electrolysis tank!

  • @shopdogsam
    @shopdogsam  12 лет назад +1

    ,,, yes good gravy and a hot biscuit,,, so good you gotta smile,, thanks

  • @jamesfreddys
    @jamesfreddys 12 лет назад

    Great stuff I got some homework now. Thank you shopdogsam. I needed that.

  • @SnickasBah
    @SnickasBah 9 лет назад

    I absolutely love this accent. So cool.

    • @PapiDoesIt
      @PapiDoesIt 9 лет назад

      Same accent my grandparents had. Sadly my dad moved to PA so he never developed it. It brings back memories.

  • @signmeupruss
    @signmeupruss 11 лет назад

    Great video, Sam. Very useful to me. Thank you very much.

  • @shopdogsam
    @shopdogsam  12 лет назад

    ,,, from here on the east coast of Arkansas,,, thanks

  • @41Zman
    @41Zman 12 лет назад

    Very usefull indeed i use it alot when im working on a engine or somethin that just needs some de rustin

  • @Mr3wheeledbike
    @Mr3wheeledbike 12 лет назад

    did it for me time to do my homework on the stuff thanks

  • @tharlowXY
    @tharlowXY 12 лет назад

    McMaster-Carr also has graphite plates. And rods. But, like shopdogsam says, it's probably much cheaper on eBay.

  • @g41thomas
    @g41thomas 11 лет назад

    I love your "gooda olde" southern accent

  • @baggd65
    @baggd65 12 лет назад

    GREAT VIDEO SHOPDOG. THANKS

  • @nagaempress
    @nagaempress 12 лет назад

    Thank you :) I have a bunch of old rusty tools from my dad I want to clean. How do I stop the rust from coming back?

  • @shopdogsam
    @shopdogsam  12 лет назад

    ,,,, no,, I just add water,, it's not like your changing the water, just replacing the part that has evaporated,, I have added a little washing soda a couple of times, but in hind sight I don't think it was needed,, as the dirtier the water gets the better it works,,,

  • @tomswonderfulworld
    @tomswonderfulworld 12 лет назад

    haha a free hired hand! Great video dog thanks!

  • @gbowne1
    @gbowne1 12 лет назад

    Dangerous stuff is Chromium VI.... er... Hexavalent Chromium aka Hexachrome produced from certain types of electrolysis. Aussie50 has a video on this. Hexavalent Chromium is a rust preventative. Also see the movie Erin Brockvitch.

  • @Rustaholic777
    @Rustaholic777 12 лет назад

    Where do you buy your graphite?
    I need to make a tank and I really appreciate this video.

  • @ElGatoLoco698
    @ElGatoLoco698 10 лет назад +4

    Graphite is 100% carbon. It's not going to have a little carbon, it's all carbon. Minus a few negligible impurities.

    • @TheKajunkat
      @TheKajunkat 10 лет назад +1

      He is probably referring to carbon black being mixed with the graphite. Yes they are both made of !00% carbon but different structure.

    • @ElGatoLoco698
      @ElGatoLoco698 10 лет назад

      TheKajunkat I'm not sure why any reputable seller of carbon products would include carbon black in a graphite product. Especially a graphite plate being used in electrolysis. Carbon black is usually found in powdered and liquid forms. It's used mainly as a dye. I think one of the reasons to use graphite is because it's conductive. Loose carbon atoms are not conductive. They must be structured to conduct.

  • @Yaheuben66
    @Yaheuben66 12 лет назад

    So much better than Phosphoric acid--

  • @EdOfTheNorth
    @EdOfTheNorth 12 лет назад

    So ya start with 5 gallons of water and a 1/2 box of soda. Then ya said ya may need to add maybe up to a gallon of water per day to keep er topped up. Do ya add more soda each time ya top er up considering that after a week or so most all the original water has been changed out or does the original soda remain a solid suspended but not diminished through evaporation?

  • @41Zman
    @41Zman 12 лет назад

    so true when were snoozing its a working

  • @mysticjbyrd
    @mysticjbyrd 7 лет назад

    Where do you get the graphite? Graphite is at least $10 per lb. Honestly, steel might be a better option. Sure, it doesn't look as pretty, but you can get scrap iron and steel for free anywhere.

  • @Peterjohn32
    @Peterjohn32 11 лет назад +1

    your very .... rural isn't yall

  • @shopdogsam
    @shopdogsam  12 лет назад

    ,,, this is so simple,, no need to over think it,, shopdogsam

  • @milric77
    @milric77 12 лет назад

    sweet vid dog!! im making one of these!! for sure

  • @sypher0101
    @sypher0101 9 лет назад

    Great video :) Questions though if I may;
    1. The powder to use is "Sodium Carbonate"?, doesn't have to be washing powder/soda, but as long as active ingredient(?) or containing "Sodium Carbonate?? What about "Sodium BiCarbonate"?
    2. Positive connector from Charger connects to electrode, Negative connects to parts that needs to be cleaned, would that mean the part to be cleaned becomes negatively charged & electrode positively charged ? I though Positive attracts to negative? or the rust particles become Negatively charged & becomes attracted to the positively charged electrodes (opposites attract)? Sorry, little confused, could someone clarify?
    3. I have a 12v/4amp charger, whats the maximum capacity (Litres) of liquid solution I can use before the power output from the charger becomes too weak to successfully charge the parts & transfer rust ?
    4. What happens if the Negative part touches positive charged electrode?
    5. How do you dispose of the rust/water solution ?
    Thanks, & sorry for all the questions. :)

    • @aerialwheel3719
      @aerialwheel3719 9 лет назад

      1. just use exactly what he has.
      2. electrons flow from negative (cathode) to positive (anode). hopefully they wont be attracted to one another through electromagnetism and short out your power source.
      3. i used a 40 amp 12 volt power supply from a motor-home and it is plenty : ) . there are 200 amp battery charger/starters if you think your setup is insufficient.
      4. (see answer for question #2) .
      5. it should be ok to evaporate the solution into the atmosphere and then toss the rest in the trash can.

  • @ped832
    @ped832 11 лет назад

    Would this process remove heavy rust from a blued gun barrel without removing the bluing?

  • @duesenberg1000
    @duesenberg1000 11 лет назад

    can you put copper or brass or aluminum that is attatched to steel parts in the
    rust removal method that you use in this video

  • @shopdogsam
    @shopdogsam  12 лет назад

    ,,, and trying something new, will tell you about it later,,

  • @puntangbandit3987
    @puntangbandit3987 9 лет назад

    would you think if you soaked the parts in baking soda and water after the electrolysis is completed to neutralize the acid in order to stop the parts from rusting again only a thought...

    • @shopdogsam
      @shopdogsam  9 лет назад

      +PUNTANG BANDIT ,,,, it's only washing soda,, no acid,,,,

  • @shopdogsam
    @shopdogsam  12 лет назад

    ,,, you can find it on ebay, look for the scrap pieces,,,

  • @Mr3wheeledbike
    @Mr3wheeledbike 12 лет назад

    seams to work well

  • @shopdogsam
    @shopdogsam  12 лет назад

    ,,, I will talk about it in an upcoming video,,

  • @richardfortin6110
    @richardfortin6110 8 лет назад

    Good day, great video !
    How long does your water solution (with sodium carbonate) can last, before being to used; so you must throw it away and refill with fresh water (with sodium carbonate) ? Thank you.

    • @shopdogsam
      @shopdogsam  8 лет назад

      +Richard Fortin ,,,I think one time it was one year or more,, just added water every couple of days,, new video about this coming up in a few days,,,,,,

  • @ravensrayne
    @ravensrayne 12 лет назад

    Sam, I have a frame of an old pump I cant remove the babbit from. Will it be eaten away? Can I cover it with tape before hand and protect it?

  • @shopdogsam
    @shopdogsam  12 лет назад

    ,,, thanks, shopdogsam

  • @shopdogsam
    @shopdogsam  12 лет назад

    ,,, good for them el-cheapo rusty garage sale tools,, a day or so in the electrolysis tank, take 'em out,,, wire brush 'em,,, oil 'em up and you got a usable tool,, thanks

  • @fredkerfwappie8380
    @fredkerfwappie8380 11 лет назад

    Hi Sam.. Loved your video on rust removal. Prior to watching your video, I setup a tank and cleaned the rust off an old shotgun. You mentioned something about hydrogen embrittlement in your video and now I am concerned. I used a steel tank, washing soda (1 tbl per gal water) and a 12 volt battery charger running somewhere above 6 amps. The meter was pegged. I used a fan to keep the charger cool and it was cool to the touch ( the actual transformer ). Anyway I left the barrel in for 19 hours and it did the job quite nicely. But, after watching your video, I'm now concerned about this hydrogen embrittlement. What are your experiences with it? Am I still good to go? or did I screw it up? Thanks

    • @TheKajunkat
      @TheKajunkat 10 лет назад

      you can do a "bake out" to remove the hydrogen. Put it in an oven at @300F for a couple of hours and all excess hydrogen will be removed.

    • @m.s.l.7746
      @m.s.l.7746 5 лет назад

      @@TheKajunkat baking soda? washing soda solution? part after treatment?
      Thanks

    • @TheKajunkat
      @TheKajunkat 5 лет назад

      No bake it in an oven. The temperature is high enough to allow the hydrogen to move out of the steel but low enough that it won't affect any tempering present from a prior heat treatment

  • @shopdogsam
    @shopdogsam  11 лет назад

    ,,, yes, a bandsaw works great,,

  • @mauricedebnam4515
    @mauricedebnam4515 4 года назад

    YA'LL COME BACK NOW!!

  • @genghisman39
    @genghisman39 12 лет назад

    Does this remove mill scale from metal too, or only rust?

  • @thra5herxb12s
    @thra5herxb12s 11 лет назад

    Sorry Sam but that wasnt rust on that part, that was a rusty coloured stain.

  • @grizzjohnson9026
    @grizzjohnson9026 11 лет назад

    sam, have you ever removed rust from inside of a hopper on a hit-n-miss engine by using the hopper as the tank, negative wire hooked to it, then simply put a annode on the positive rebar and dip it inside the hopper ???

  • @jakes4966
    @jakes4966 10 лет назад

    I have an old 1982 honda xr250r and the cylinder has rust in it, could i do this to make the engine run again?

  • @seanlantis4376
    @seanlantis4376 10 лет назад

    So in your experience does electrolysis damage engine Babbits?
    In my case poured babbits in a Ford Model A engine block.

  • @shopdogsam
    @shopdogsam  12 лет назад

    ,,,,, yes,,,,

  • @krausrepair1171
    @krausrepair1171 11 лет назад

    would aluminum flashing around the sides of the tank work?

  • @shopdogsam
    @shopdogsam  12 лет назад

    ,,,, doves, you got to love them doves, I have about six or seven that come by every day for a hand full of cracked corn,,

  • @Rustaholic777
    @Rustaholic777 12 лет назад

    Will you please tell me where you buy the graphite?

  • @abiaassohou8984
    @abiaassohou8984 8 лет назад

    hello sir i want to repeat thé electolysis in ivory..i can not fond thé carbone si f l want to know the manufacture of carbone. Thann you in advance and l would like to have a suite because it was my message is urgent

  • @grizzjohnson9026
    @grizzjohnson9026 11 лет назад

    i'll try that on a old cast iron pot first..lol

  • @jakesshopandtracktalk1835
    @jakesshopandtracktalk1835 10 лет назад

    I seen in mr pete's video where he used a couple of soup cans for anodes. I want to try this. I have some gears that have some rust onto them, but I don't know if they are bad enough to do this with. What's the least rustiest thing you'd put in there Shopdogsam? Okay edit here, I went out in the shed and both my spare spindles are mighty rusty. I'd like to clean them and paint them. so in case I need one I won't have to put a rusty one on my car.

  • @shopdogsam
    @shopdogsam  11 лет назад

    ,,, yes, but I do not use rebar,, for a clean tank, use graphite,,

  • @shopdogsam
    @shopdogsam  12 лет назад

    ,,, the good part is, it is working when i'm not,,,

  • @MrPisster
    @MrPisster 11 лет назад

    are these tracker parts?

  • @thomasament4639
    @thomasament4639 8 лет назад

    Will zinc plates like yôu get at marine shops work or mild steel plates. Not sure where to buy carbon or grog ute but mild steel is easy. Thanks in advance

    • @shopdogsam
      @shopdogsam  8 лет назад +1

      ,,,, hit replay,,, graphite,, check my playlist,,

  • @shopdogsam
    @shopdogsam  11 лет назад

    ,,, I have no idea,,,

  • @Rustaholic777
    @Rustaholic777 12 лет назад

    Can you cut that thar graphite?

  • @shanek6582
    @shanek6582 8 лет назад

    Will it remove small patches of paint also?

    • @shopdogsam
      @shopdogsam  8 лет назад

      +Shane K ,,, most of the time,,, or at least soften for easy remove,,,,

  • @hellcat1988
    @hellcat1988 11 лет назад

    Graphite is PURE carbon... Who told you that you could have a graphite plate with low carbon?

  • @Opinionator52
    @Opinionator52 12 лет назад

    I have got to make me one of these tanks! What a fine job it does... :o]
    O,,,

  • @greatismygod
    @greatismygod 11 лет назад

    I think the Mrs is going to get upset if you use her wedding ring as an anode.

  • @shopdogsam
    @shopdogsam  11 лет назад

    ,,,, and, why?,, would you make that statement,,,,

  • @shopdogsam
    @shopdogsam  12 лет назад

    ,,, iron oxide, rust only,,

  • @colosal30
    @colosal30 11 лет назад

    This guys is not wearing safety gloves..... He did nt do his homework ha, ha! :) Good video though!!!!

  • @shopdogsam
    @shopdogsam  12 лет назад

    ,,, cheap,, and you don't have sandblasting sand on everything for a mile around,,,

  • @shopdogsam
    @shopdogsam  11 лет назад

    ,,, yes, but in straight line,,,

  • @mikeprell2747
    @mikeprell2747 11 лет назад +1

    Line of sight????? More like negative to positive. Sight has nothin' to do witit!

  • @krausrepair1171
    @krausrepair1171 11 лет назад

    oil

  • @shopdogsam
    @shopdogsam  12 лет назад

    ,,,,, ?

  • @a2zhandi
    @a2zhandi 11 лет назад

    wax

  • @peckiledorf
    @peckiledorf 12 лет назад

    thats cheatin

  • @cummingsautocare
    @cummingsautocare 12 лет назад

    oil....
    and keep moisture off it

  • @cummingsautocare
    @cummingsautocare 12 лет назад

    you are what?
    third?