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Old 10-28-2009, 03:07 PM
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Default PS readings at 4.33 ASF

First of all i am fairly new to ano.
been doing smaller parts with good results using 720 rule.

Here my question on larger parts
632 square inches parts or 4.39 square foot
my power supply is 30v @ 20amp max (Mastech)
so with the 720 rule i am ano at 4.33 asf
with the caculation i ano @
4.33asf
19amps
10.83 max volts
124 minutes

but on the power supply using CC
my amp is at 19 amps
but the volts read 14 vdc, 720 rule says 10.83 max
if i adjust the volts the CC goes away
Will these parts ano right with the volts at 14?
I put parts in bath (25 gallon) to take initial reading before i start a run.

Thanks
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Old 10-28-2009, 06:39 PM
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Default Re: PS readings at 4.33 ASF

Volts vary time to time. Thats why it says volts may be off than what your occuring.

Several things affect volts, distance to cathode, acid:water ratio, temp of bath, etc.

It should run fine. Watch the temp with that many pieces though, your bath may get quite warm over time.
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Default Re: PS readings at 4.33 ASF

BobFrapples covered it. Turn the voltage to max and it will take care of itself. If it continues to run high and the tank temp isn't real cold, the acid ratio is correct then look at your connections. You'll need to watch the tank temp with a load size that large and a tank that size. It is going to generate quite a bit of heat.
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