Hello All, Tonight and tomorrow I have many auctions closing. They include Uncleaned Roman Coins, Uncleaned Holy Land Coins, and Uncleaned Seleucid Greek...
Please take a moment and welcome our newest member.. he is going to be a great addtion to an already great group! George also joined AP.. thanks George and...
I'm new to cleaning coins via electrolsis and I'm having a problem. First, my setup is a tupperware container with a copper pipe for holding the coins into the...
Sorry, do not have your name but I suggest the following. First, purchase a plastic shoe box from WalMart or the dollar store. Next use sodium carbonate in...
I did a relatively rough zapper drawing for instructional purposes and I need input. Please tell me what I need to include and what I have left off.. If we...
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You will find the updated drawing under Files> Zapper1 PLease let me know if I need or what I need to correct.. I don't have or know a cad programs so this is...
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I don't like baking soda zapping. I ran out of washing soda and wanted to zap a very crusty coin this weekend, so I used (Arm & Hammer) baking soda and mixed...
... From: bla To: Gnome En Clature Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 9:05 PM Subject: Re: [CoinZappers] Baking soda fizzes on both electrodes? Why? Hey, im new...
Hi Chris! Salt is an excellent conductor but I think it is a bit harsh on the coins. You will get some activity such as "zizzing" with BS and SC but I would ...
Hi Neu! Great information for all of us.. I agree that the BS is much better than salt and as you indicated it is too harsh! Thanks for sharing and please...
I just zapped another two large crusties in salt water after only about 10 mins each. Both are about 90% clean after a bit of brass brushing. Yes, this is...
Hmmm.... That's an interesting combination. I have a somewhat professional Ultrasound cleaner and have found that you really need to be careful as to the...
Hi Chris and thanks for sharing my friend.. as I say, never argue with success! : ) Glad to have your feedback and continue to keep us posted please.. ... ...
Hi Jerry and all, I have used a "dentist" ultrasound cleaner with a few small roman coins some months ago with bad results - the surface of the coins...
Hi Antonio! I have not used such a cleaner but some do and have what they consider good results. I am sold on zapping becuase of the good results I get.. ...
Okay, I've posted a few odd times and gotten good info back. I'm still really new to cleaning Roman coins. So far, so good. I'm enjoying the foray and think...
Hi Mark! Good luck in your endeavour my friend! First, I find that most people who "condemn" zapping have never zapped and it is my choice for cleaning ...
I know this isnt a attribution group but this is a interesting coin. Its a cull that I removered from a larger lot of coins I usually zap the broken, bent,...
1. are the negatives against zapping? a) Pitting of coin's surface can occur with higher voltages/amps AND you will remove the Patina with the faster zapping....
I must respectfully disagree with two things you mention... 1- Salt is BAD, BAD, BAD, BAD! Using it is an invitation to bronze disease. Sure it might work...
Hi Chris! Great stuff and same things I have shared with the salt issue. On the safety side, you are correct about the chromium but I would be just as ...
Hi, With the gradual breakdown of the stainless steel rods used as anodes during zapping, there is no release of chromium gas as there is during the molten ...
Great stuff Scott! Especially the salt issue. I am not chooisng sides but participaing in a discussion my friends! As you say, zapping only rveales that...
If anyone want to know some of the basic chemistry of electrolysis have a look at my site http://tomross.ancients.info/ Also, and sorry I have to be so brief...
More of my 2 AE4's worth <G>, The hydrogen released from zapping one coin is all but impossible to ignite, I know I have tried it LOL, even many coins at...
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