E tank anode question...

[Pullstart 62,789]

I am fixing to build an e tank bigger than my previous 5 gallon bucket.  I have a few steel drums and some plastic containers as well.  If a steel drum is used, I’ll be sure to prevent the part from grounding out by means of a plastic grate or otherwise.

 

My question: Does the anode placement in the tank have any effect on the reaction of electrolysis?  I.E. could I toss a brake rotor in the bottom of a plastic tank and it will work the whole part?  Also, do multiple anodes increase the reaction?

[oliver2-44 9,684]

I've used a plastic 55 gal barrel with one anode for quite a while with good success.  To me it seems surface area is important.  i usual use a scrap piece of heavier sheet metal or plate. Probable about the size of two brake drums.  I find it speeds the process if I lift the part and the anodes at least one a day and brush them off with a stiff nylon brush .

 

So what are you about to cook?

[JAinVA 4,619]

In my experience with an e-tank the anode should face the part to be cleaned.I have used 5gallon plastic buckets and a plastic 100 gallon horse through.I am thinking about using a metal 5 gallon bucket filled with electrolyte as an anode and suspend the part to be cleaned inside it to get the part cleaned on all sides at the same time.I use lye in the water as an electrolyte and it will desolve  paint real well.

Edited April 29, 2019 by JAinVA

[Pullstart 62,789]

6 minutes ago, oliver2-44 said:

 

So what are you about to cook?

 

Frank 

[pfrederi 17,664]

I use scrap disc brake rotors in a plastic 55 gal drum

[formariz 11,987]

"Line of sight" is important in anode placement. Surface area also increases efficiency greatly. That coupled with increased voltage can make it much faster. I use a battery in conjunction with a charger. Have also made "special" tanks for difficult parts with like internal chambers such as the beams on Emmert vises. Stay away from the metal container. It will create many difficulties and its just not safe.

[Pullstart 62,789]

I’ll likely use this half barrel or blue trash bin then.  They both will fit more than 2/3 of a belt guard, likely the same scenario if I dip a frame.  Plus I can get away with less cooking juice.  Thanks fellas!

[Pullstart 62,789]

This autta’ do the trick!

 

 

[The Tuul Crib 7,336]

2 hours ago, pullstart said:

This autta’ do the trick!

 

 

How about an old fiber glass bath tub. 

That would big enough to submerse larger pieces.

[Pullstart 62,789]

1 minute ago, The Tool Crib said:

How about an old fiber glass bath tub. 

That would big enough to submerse larger pieces.

 

That would mean I need to haul more junk home!

[elcamino/wheelhorse 9,296]

More junk is a plus . More places to hide from the wife.