Rust Removal via electrolysis.....

[British Red]

Only problem with caustic is that it will eat aluminium, not an issue for this process though

...and flesh (ask me how I know)

Does work as an electrolyte, but I prefer washing soda I must confess - I keep both on hand though as I use both for other purposes.

 

[tamoko]

Great site for material restoration, and not only metals.
http://nautarch.tamu.edu/CRL/conservationmanual/File9.htm

 

[Dave]

I would guess that the charger is trying to be clever.

You were right dwardo. It was the charger.



I've now connected an unused car battery to the charger, then connected the jumper lead to the tin snips and horse shoe in the solution.

This is now working really well.

This is quite a good article on the subject: http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/andyspatch/rust.htm

Now Im wondering if theres a way I can do multiple items at once like this, or will I have to stick to one tool at a time?