Patrick,

You really need a conservator lab to run electrolysis and expect a serious issue with disposal of the waste "water" by product, as it is rated by the EPA as hazardous. The cost of remediation has to be considered in your budget.

Or, you can borrow your son's Lionel train transformer, hook up a few wires to your metal, and dump it in a plastic tub of distilled water and step back. No, seriously, get a professional conservator!

Ron May
Legacy 106, Inc.


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From: Patrick Martin <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:32 am
Subject: Electrolysis advice


We are struggling a bit with electrolysis of some massive cast iron pieces and would really appreciate an opportunity to discuss with an expert. While I know that there are lots of labs doing this work, I am not personally familiar with any of the technicians. Any suggestions would be gratefully received.?
PEM?
Patrick E. Martin?
Professor of Archaeology and Chair?
Department of Social Sciences?
Michigan Technological University?
Houghton, MI 49931?
phone 906-487-2070,email [log in to unmask]
www.industrialarchaeology.net?