Newbie Question about a power supply w/zinc-cadmium set

[phk1967]

Since they're out of the rectifier I was going to buy I was wondering if I could use something like a 10v 1.5amp a/c adapter , an extenion cord with a dimmer switch set on low or a 12v battery for a power supply with the zinc cadmium kit. I'll be plating mostly small parts.
Thanks.

[zincplater]

Your best bet until the supplies come in would be some 1.5 volt batteries. You need to keep the voltage low and adjust the current. AA, C and D will work. You can connect a couple in parallel, too.

IMO, the 3A supply is useless. Get the 5A unit....you'll quickly run out of current with the 3A model.