Ugly Box electrolysis unit

Gonehunting · May 1, 2015

I just received an ugly Box from Frank at Detect America...

I've not used electrolysis before but this was super easy at least for a SLQ that has been buried under asphalt and concrete for over 80 years...
Before

After... Huge difference.. I can see the S mint mark and the M designer mark now..

Thought I would share the success I had with cleaning the corrosion...

Gonehunting · May 2, 2015

FFX2 said:
Is it just me or are those pics huge? Actually way too big.

I resized them.. How's that..

Ice Scratcher · May 2, 2015

Gonehunting said:
I resized them.. How's that..

Way better!!

Coin looks way better too! You could use baking soda and water paste to finish it and really make it look nice now if you wished...

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Gonehunting · May 2, 2015

FFX2 said:
Much better!!. Being someone who has very little experience with electrolysis, What would this unit be good for? I was on the Detect America website and saw that there are different units. Are they different sizes for different size or type of objects?

This one can use a 9 VOLT, or a series of aa's or an external battery.. I would think coin size would be the most with just the 9volt.

Gonehunting · May 2, 2015

FFX2 said:
Is there a guide that tells what voltage is needed in different situations? I'd like to try it on everything from coins to a crusty fish spear and meat cleaver.

Honestly this was my first ele unit.. If anyone would know Frank would.. You might message that website or the Detect America page and see..

Bill_Ace_350 · May 3, 2015

I need to try electrolysis on some old relics. I found a huge souvenir Indian Head penny I really want to clean up,

Minlooker · Jun 22, 2015

Your UGLY BOX sure looks better made then the one I got two weeks ago. By far better. ( got the N )

Gonehunting · Jun 22, 2015

Minlooker said:
Your UGLY BOX sure looks better made then the one I got two weeks ago. By far better. ( got the N )

Mine was the N series too.. He added some artwork lol still works like a charm..

Minlooker · Jun 23, 2015

mauirat · Jun 30, 2015

Silly Question

OK, silly question I guess, but is electrolysis considered a better or "safer" way to clean coins and/or objects versus other chemical-based methods?

I typically just soak my finds in soapy water and maybe use a toothbrush to remove what I can. I've tried white vinegar on a few items but did not like the result. Would like to use a good safe method for cleaning...

Gonehunting · Jun 30, 2015

mauirat said:
OK, silly question I guess, but is electrolysis considered a better or "safer" way to clean coins and/or objects versus other chemical-based methods?

I typically just soak my finds in soapy water and maybe use a toothbrush to remove what I can. I've tried white vinegar on a few items but did not like the result. Would like to use a good safe method for cleaning...

I would consider it a last resort to cleaning anything... Typically when water and brush wouldn't work and the find wouldn't have any monetary value but you want to see what the find looks like without all the corrosion.. I've found a lot of coins and relics in construction zones where the targets are caked with corrosion and nothing else works... This is about the only time I use the electrolysis.. That and rusty iron relics that may be salvageable with it.. i.e. horseshoes, rusted buckles, etc.

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