When you want to dispose of the rust-and-gunk filled water, how do you? Is it safe to pour in the toilet and flush? I guess it probably would, since rust isn't usually considered a toxic metal (like e.g. mercury, lead, etc)? And of course, sodium bicarbonate can be eaten (and in fact is often added to food as 'baking soda'). So I can't think of any reason why it couldn't go down the toilet?
@@American-OutdoorsNet That's a great idea, but I'm an apartment dweller and I'm not sure that's permitted lol Although, is there a risk the soda makes the soil either too alkaline or too salty?
I agree electrolysis is hard to beat. I might add that as your solution evaporates just add water don't add washing soda to the new water. The stronger the solution is the harder the battery charger has to work.
An alternative to battery chargers are an old computer power source. Easily modified for the job and if you ask around comp shops tuo can get them cheap or free!!. Most put out 12v at 15 to 25 amps. See hacks on youtube for tips on conversion. Easy to do!!
Yeah you can either pour it down the drain, or personally I would just pour it out in the yard so I don't have all that rust in my drains. The water should just be a solution of rust, and baking soda nothing particularly harmful to just toss out.
Make sure the charger you are using is a "manual" charger. Some of the typical smart battery chargers made today may shut off before the process is complete. I also add that your charger may be working, but it just doesn't appear to. Check for bubbles, even slow rising, tiny bubbles indicate progress. Confirm your cables are attached properly.
Run the charger at 6 or 10 amps. Wont hurt a thing and its much faster, also, plain table salt will work better, about a teaspoon per gallon of water. Sea water works well too.
Btw - Use rebar or another type of steel (not stainless steel) that you are willing to lose. It is called a "sacrificial anode" for a reason. You quite literally are rusting this anode with electricity to provide the electrochemical conditions to mend rusted/gunked-up cast iron
You can clean up that background noise with a noise gate or a gate and a compressor. There's free plugins you can use with the free audacity wiki.audacityteam.org/wiki/Nyquist_Effect_Plug-ins#Noise_Gate
Best electrolisis tank video ever, very simple to understand, great camara work and explanation!
I used sodium bicarbonate. He called for sodium carbonate... Did you do this yet? And did you use bicarbonate?
Nice. Simplest and most effective set up I've seen.
Thank you for the straightforward and practical setup!! Super helpful.
Great to the point video. Thank you
Thanks for being clear about the process. Trying it now for the first time.
Oh gosh, i thought there'd be more comments here... You. Are. The. Man. For. This. Video broski
When you want to dispose of the rust-and-gunk filled water, how do you? Is it safe to pour in the toilet and flush? I guess it probably would, since rust isn't usually considered a toxic metal (like e.g. mercury, lead, etc)? And of course, sodium bicarbonate can be eaten (and in fact is often added to food as 'baking soda'). So I can't think of any reason why it couldn't go down the toilet?
We dispose of ours back into the soil.
@@American-OutdoorsNet That's a great idea, but I'm an apartment dweller and I'm not sure that's permitted lol
Although, is there a risk the soda makes the soil either too alkaline or too salty?
Great video! Very informative. Thanks for sharing your knowledge of cast iron care!
Thank you for sharing this. Great video.
I agree electrolysis is hard to beat. I might add that as your solution evaporates just add water don't add washing soda to the new water. The stronger the solution is the harder the battery charger has to work.
Is the negative lead clamp in the solution?
what type battery charger please and where can I order
Great video! Thank you for the information!
Excellent tutorial. Thanks!
I have a cast iron pan that has emamel on the inside, would this process delaminate or damage the enamel?
Thank you. Are you still creating content?
Edit, i see you are still going. I subbed and will be looking forward to future content.
I was told to use distilled water to avoid the buildup of sodium carbonate compound on the parts we're tryin to clean.
Does the pitting happen because of the electrolysis Or because of the previousdamage done to the pot
Previous wear and damage, yes.
I've used electrolysis many times, just found some old pans and wasn't sure I could on cookware. Thank you
An alternative to battery chargers are an old computer power source. Easily modified for the job and if you ask around comp shops tuo can get them cheap or free!!. Most put out 12v at 15 to 25 amps. See hacks on youtube for tips on conversion. Easy to do!!
Question. If you use an 18 gal tub and switch to a 36 gal tub to do two pieces do you have to double the amperage?
I’ve seen similar videos for restoring cast iron
Excellent Work
How is the water in the tub disposed? Pour it down the drai
Yeah you can either pour it down the drain, or personally I would just pour it out in the yard so I don't have all that rust in my drains. The water should just be a solution of rust, and baking soda nothing particularly harmful to just toss out.
Doesn't it have to be a manual charger? I saw that in another video. My battery charger is automatic. What happens if I use the automatic charger?
I think the auto setting senses the battery is charged and shifts into maintenance mode.
A cathode with more surface area would help a lot. You could put multiple pieces of rebar, or strips of steel plate would be even better.
can i use a copper ground rod for the anode?
No it has to be steel or iorn
I've tried 2 different chargers and can't get this to work. Any pro tips?
Make sure the charger you are using is a "manual" charger. Some of the typical smart battery chargers made today may shut off before the process is complete. I also add that your charger may be working, but it just doesn't appear to. Check for bubbles, even slow rising, tiny bubbles indicate progress. Confirm your cables are attached properly.
Run the charger at 6 or 10 amps. Wont hurt a thing and its much faster, also, plain table salt will work better, about a teaspoon per gallon of water. Sea water works well too.
I was wondering if salt would work, thanks for clearing that.up
Do not use table salt it can create chlorine gas!
@@jfenn89 Not enough to matter, do it outside.
Baking soda gives you the best conductivity and mixes better.
Is that solution toxic? Can I throw the solution down the drain?
Not toxic, it can go directly down the drain. That laundry soda is used by some people in their laundry, and all that runs down the drain.
What should I look for in buying a car battery charger for this application?
Old style manual chargers that simply turn on and off are best.
Will this remove the seasoning?
yes it will
Btw - Use rebar or another type of steel (not stainless steel) that you are willing to lose.
It is called a "sacrificial anode" for a reason. You quite literally are rusting this anode with electricity to provide the electrochemical conditions to mend rusted/gunked-up cast iron
You can clean up that background noise with a noise gate or a gate and a compressor. There's free plugins you can use with the free audacity wiki.audacityteam.org/wiki/Nyquist_Effect_Plug-ins#Noise_Gate