Different electrolysis methods

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Jerry Ga.

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• Jan 1, 2016

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I seem to remember reading something on the forums a while back about using a substitute for salt in the electrolyte and also not using stainless steel for the sacrificial anode. Could anyone provide any info on this? Thanks for any help.

 

Stevo

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• Jan 2, 2016

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Jerry Ga. said:

I seem to remember reading something on the forums a while back about using a substitute for salt in the electrolyte and also not using stainless steel for the sacrificial anode. Could anyone provide any info on this? Thanks for any help.

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I use washing soda. It is MUCH "kinder" than salt. Some folks use baking soda. I started using SS for an anode, but now use an airline bolt made of an unknown metal. I have used it daily for over six months with no degradation.

 

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• Jan 2, 2016

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I bet the aircraft bolt is Titanium.

 

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• Jan 4, 2016

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metaladdict said:

I bet the aircraft bolt is Titanium.

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Nope...it's not titanium....I believe it's a nickel alloy. If it ever does start to break down Steve let me know...I got the hook up...lol!