Large tank that is temperature safe

[snipescastle2]

Hello all!
I'm a Newbie here, just curious as to wether there are any cheap tubs or totes out there that can withstand the temperatures of boiling water and what you may have used for larger items, such as sheet metal aluminum panels? I am building a Kit car and it has a large number of aluminum panels that I want to coat, some are as large as 48" by 36" (the largest one) everything else would not be a problem, just wondering what some of you might suggest I use for a larger tank for anodizing.
Thanks in advance!
Ben

[sswee]

One heck of a PS you're gonna need.

36" * 48" = 1728" * 2 sides = 3456" squared SA
3456" * .03125A = 108A setting on PS for a 4.5A CD

The only suggestion would be to check a Tractor Supply or similar for livestock watering containers.

SS

[Tim Wiltse]

This sounds like a job for powder coating

LAter,
Tim

[snipescastle2]

Thanks everyone, This is only an idea, most of the panels I am going to do are 18" x 36" at the most, but I still need to find a container large enough for those. I will check into a tractor supply/farm supply outlet here in Missouri and try my luck.
Thanks again!
Ben

[snipescastle2]

Originally Posted by sswee

One heck of a PS you're gonna need.

36" * 48" = 1728" * 2 sides = 3456" squared SA
3456" * .03125A = 108A setting on PS for a 4.5A CD

The only suggestion would be to check a Tractor Supply or similar for livestock watering containers.

SS

Hi! where would I find such a power supply and what would I look for (brand/manufacturer)? Thanks in advace.
Ben

[sswee]

The only PS's with that kind of output are industial models costing big bucks. I'll try to find a link I have to a company that sells them.
SS

[luminous]

Originally Posted by snipescastle2

Hi! where would I find such a power supply and what would I look for (brand/manufacturer)? Thanks in advace.
Ben

Unless you can find something used, a 100+Amp, 18+volt constant current power supply is likely to cost you some serious $$. (Couple thousand)

I would probably keep my eyes open for a good DC stick or TIG welder.
Stick welders and TIG welders use a CC power source, and many are rated for a couple hundred amps at 20 Volts or greater output.

Forget using a MIG welder, they use a Constant Voltage power supply.

You're probably more likely to find a good used welder for a decent price than a genuine plating supply in the size you want.

[snipescastle2]

Thanks for the input everyone! I am going to keep things small for now, then gradually move up to larger pieces for now. I just bought a power supply, although it is a Astron RS-35M, will this work for the anodizing of small items? it is rated at 15 volts and 35 amps. thanks!
Ben

[snipescastle2]

TTT anyone know if this power supply will work for small anodizing needs?
Ben

[kco1196]

yes it should work great especially if it will let you control the current.