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    Re: rust removal by eletrolysis Archived Message

    Posted by Dan on October 10, 2017, 11:55 am, in reply to "rust removal by eletrolysis"

    The barrels were given a total of three 24hr baths in the tank. They were drawing about 12 amps toward the end.
    After removing and washing them, they still had a nice ring to them but I wanted to determine the integrity of the solder joint so, using a hammer and centerpunch, I attempted to break the joint. After delivering 4 blows with the hammer, with the punch directed at the point where the tubes touch, the last 1 1/2" inch of the joint separated when the ribs deformed but the rest of the joint remained intact.
    I wanted to see the insides of the tubes so I cut them in half on the bandsaw from the breach to the muzzle.
    The electrolysis appeared to have done a very thorough job on the pitting in the bores but as you would anticipate,the rust in the void was still present.
    If anyone has any experiences regarding this I would like to hear what you concluded and if anyone has any interest I can send you a picture.


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