Removing Rust In a Fuel Tank With Electrolysis - How To

Removing Rust In A Fuel Tank With Electrolysis How To! In this video I am using my CB750 fuel tank to show the process of using electrolysis to remove the rust from inside. This process works great for light to medium amounts of rust and is my go-to method more most cases. This process is very inexpensive, very easy, and far more safe that other rust rust removal options that use acid or more harsh chemicals. Electrolysis per Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electro... "Electrolysis is the passing of a direct electric current through an electrolyte producing chemical reactions at the electrodes and decomposition of the materials." "The main components required to achieve electrolysis are an electrolyte, electrodes, and an external power source." "The electrolyte is a chemical substance which contains free ions and carries electric current (e.g. an ion-conducting polymer, solution, or a ionic liquid compound). If the ions are not mobile, as in most solid salts, then electrolysis cannot occur. A liquid electrolyte is produced by: Solvation or reaction of an ionic compound with a solvent (such as water) to produce mobile ions An ionic compound melted by heating The electrodes are immersed separated by a distance such that a current flows between them through the electrolyte and are connected to the power source which completes the electrical circuit. A direct current supplied by the power source drives the reaction causing ions in the electrolyte to be attracted toward the respective oppositely charged electrode." For the electrolyte I use hot water and sodium carbonate which is known in the pool industry as pH increaser and can be found at any pool store, Lowes, or even hardware stores. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Clorox-Pool-... For the anode I just use a piece of steel round bar and extend it into the tank as much as I can in a safe manner as any contact is bad. I keep them stable with a paint cap and tape. Previous episode of the CB750 revival:    • Barn Find CB750 Revival - Rebuilding Contr...   If you found this video helpful or simply wish to support the channel further feel free to donate to the "Tip Jar" via the paypal link below! Anything is very much appreciated! https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_... Brick House Builds Amazon Storefront https://www.amazon.com/shop/brickhous... For updates on this project as well as others be sure to follow along on all the Brick House Builds social media platforms! Instagram -   / brickhousebuilds   Facebook -   / brickhousebuilds   Website – https://www.brickhousebuilds.com/ Tik Tok -   / brickhousebuilds   #brickhousebuilds #electrolysis #cb750