Rinsing and the Enviroment

[need1moretool]

I must admit that I have already cut my holes and yes they are too close! I really like the lexan idea though.

I got a another question!

Do the solutions gas off while degreasing or plating? I guess I am trying to find out how air tight the tanks can be during any of the processes.

Thanks
Jeff
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[dadkar2]

If the solutions are heated to 120F, there will be somewhat accelerated evaporation of the water from the tanks. The only real concern with gassing is the chrome tank and you must use the mist suppressant to control this!! I would advise a fume hood if you are doing this in a garage or basement. For that matter, you should plan on ventilation regardless. The room will get steamed up with water vapor if you don't.

Also keep the area where the plating is done separate from where the buffing is done. Buffing is a dirty process. I have a dust collector that I use with a homemade buffing box to keep the area clean. That's another option.

Ken

[dadkar2]

There may be some gassing with the zincate...I recall you said you are going to work with aluminum.

There isn't any reason to put tight fitting lids on the tanks during the plating. The lexan idea will allow the tanks to breathe, while catching a lot of the water vapor and solution sputter from aeration which will then drip back down into the tank.

Ken

[need1moretool]

dadkar2

Thanks for all your help!

Now, I can get some more work done on my set up and I will post my results.

I must say you are one (cool) dude.

Thanks again.

Jeff
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