[SEL] Cleaning rusty engine parts with electrolysis

[Elden DuRand]

Art:

The negative lead goes to the piece to be cleaned.  The sacrificial anode (+ natch) is the, natch again positive lead.

I ain't the big expert but here's my electrolysis page.

http://www.oldengine.org/members/durand/Otherstuff/Electrolysis.html

Take care - Elden
edurand at iglou.com
http://www.oldengine.org/members/durand 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: sel-bounces at lists.stationary-engine.com
> [mailto:sel-bounces at lists.stationary-engine.com]On
>  Behalf Of ArthurDeana
> Southwell
> Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 11:27 AM
> To: Old Engine.org; ATIS-SEL
> Subject: [SEL] Cleaning rusty engine parts with 
> electrolysis
> 
> 
> Hello folks,
> 
> At the risk of being raked over the coals, I need 
> the answer to a question 
> that has been asked and answered a couple of
> 
> time over the last year or two:
> 
> When de-rusting a piece of iron by electrolysis, 
> which piece is the Positive 
> cable connected to?
> 
> I know I saved the article several years ago when 
> it was discussed on the 
> list, but I just can't locate it. Your help will
> 
> be much appreciated.
> 
> Thanks,
> Arthur