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JOHN4
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New Zealand
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 Posted - Feb 18 2006 : 2:50:39 PM
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A couple of weeks ago in my science class at school,we used one of those power pack things and some sort of chemical and dipped a coin in the chemical.When the coin came back out,it had a zinc coating.
My question is,could this system somehow be modified to be a DIY zinc planting system??
Cheers.
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Aaron Cake
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Canada
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Posted - Feb 19 2006 : 2:51:19 PM
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Sure. All you need to plate zinc is the appropriate zinc anode, electrolyte and current source.
A little Google searching turned up this kit. Price seems decent and it comes with everything you need.
http://www.caswellplating.com/kits/zinc.htm
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JOHN4
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New Zealand
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Posted - Feb 21 2006 : 02:14:03 AM
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Hey Mate,thanks for the answer.Seems quite a nifty little kit there.
Also,could I modify one of those AC adaptor things(the ones that plug into the back of radios e.t.c...)to be a power source??
Cheers.
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Aaron Cake
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Canada
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Posted - Feb 22 2006 : 11:22:45 AM
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As long as the output is DC, then yes. But it's best to have an adjustable supply. Too much voltage and all you do is make a bunch of gas (hydrogen, chlorene, etc.). You reallly only need a few volts.
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JOHN4
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New Zealand
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Posted - Feb 24 2006 : 03:01:17 AM
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Well I have one of those AC adaptors which has many output plug and voltage configurations.I think it has like 10 different voltage settings.
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Aaron Cake
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Canada
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Posted - Feb 24 2006 : 09:04:46 AM
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Should work. You'll mainly be using the low voltage settings at less then 5V. As I understand it, plating is generally done between 2 and 3 volts so a supply that is adjustable within that range is idea. There are several power supplies in the circuits section of this website that are suitable.
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DIY Zinc Plating??
