[Shop-talk] Electrolysis rust removal

[Tim .]

Next question, when I clean out the sludge on the bottom of the "tank"....'

Do people strain the solution at all or just pour off the top into a different
vessel then clean out the crud on the bottom? If you strain, what do you use?

Thanks!

From: tims_datsun_stuff at outlook.com
To: shop-talk at autox.team.net
Subject: Electrolysis rust removal
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2014 07:29:29 -0500




Hi All.

While procrastinating a much needed oil change on my old Jeep, I decided to
set up a rust removal tank. I am happy with how well it works. Although I'd
rather my garage/shop area smelled of old grease instead of the perfumey gack
from the detergent. (And no worries on the ventilation of the gases: my garage
has no soffit and is bare wall 2x4 so the air circulates freely.)

Anyway, I am wondering if any one has any thoughts or experience on how long
the conductive solution is good for? Will this wear out eventually?

Thanks
tim