Re: Voltage for electroplating
Hmmm,
I do understand that the Amperage is critical but did not think that the voltage was as important.
How is it that plating can be done at 12 volts (from what I can glean from this forum?)
Is it not too high as you indicate that at times 1V can be too high.
Really trying to get a grip on the process and am not questioning your knowledge at all here.
True that if voltage must be variable as well then it certainly would be easier to get a dual variable unit.
Building a variable supply on either volts or amps is not all that difficult but not sure how to build a dual variable one. Have not looked into that yet.
It appears that power supplies are fairly expensive for what you get, the components are not that pricey and there are also many places to get units that will supply high amperes at low(ish) voltages.
Microwave ovens and old welders quickly come to mind. But like you say if you do indeed require voltage adjustment then that might change things.
Part of where I am heading with all this is to try and do real chrome but do understand that very high amps are needed, 1A per sq 1" that is a lot indeed.
But not impossible to build a supply.
Anyone feel free to add more or shoot me down.
Michael
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