[SEL] Re: Electrolysis - Summary of Responses

[Steve W.]

I think it has to do with the type of stainless as well as what is
actually used as the solution.
I wonder if using small blocks of graphite around the interior of the
tank and connecting them using brass strap outside the tank (use brass
screws and epoxy to attach the blocks to the tank) would be a feasible
idea?
I want to make up my next tank using something like a 4x8 foot platers
plastic tank. Reinforce the exterior with a steel cage. Drill through
and attach the electrodes on the inside with o-rings on the screws. Then
attach them all together with strapping or heavy cable. Make a hanger
over the top so that parts can be suspended easily.  I would also have
to put some type of heater on/in the tank so that it could be used year
around though, since having it inside a shop area is a GUARANTEE that
everything in there will rust....

Steve Williams
Near Cooperstown NY


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peter A Forbes" <diesel at easynet.co.uk>
To: "The SEL email discussion list" <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2004 2:34 PM
Subject: Re: [SEL] Re: Electrolysis - Summary of Responses


> On Sun, 19 Sep 2004 14:01:03 -0400, you wrote:
>
> >IF you use washing soda and not anything more caustic you shouldn't
have
> >problems with MOST other metals.
> >DO NOT use stainless steel for the electrodes, (nasty toxic stuff
> >results)
> >Make sure you have the polarity correct, unless you like the pitted
> >swiss cheese look !!!!
> >DON'T swim in the tank !!!!!
> >
> >
> >Steve
>
> Thanks, Steve,
>
> I'll have to investigate the Stainless Steel problems, as we have a
few guys who
> seem to use it without problem, while others warn of the Chromates
issue.
>
> Graphite has come up as a preferred material, although more expensive
than using
> rebar or other steel/iron materials.
>
> Peter
>
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