Thanks for all the help!
Sswee- are you saying that I should keep the power on untel the voltage starts to drop? And considering the variables not to worry about the projected time given by the 720 rule?
My acid concentration is 1:3 acid-water
I was running the tank at 75 degrees, I'l make sure to turn it down next time cooling is not a problem in a New England basement.
I'm using alunmium grounding rod spring/press fit into the parts.
As for agatation I think that may be my greatest problem, I'm using the aquarium pump that came with the kit, but i'm not sure I have it set up right. I have one strong jet blasting air.
A note of advice to the rest of you, never strip a Grinder in your main stripper solution, while it may come out looking very nice, your whole house will *smell*
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