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Cast Iron (general info) => Cleaning and Restoration => Topic started by: Cheryl Watson on November 04, 2013, 08:06:30 PM
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Still a work in Progress, so please post suggestions for additions on the main board below. :) :)
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LYE RESOURCES - Make sure it is 100% Sodium Hydroxide only[/size]
Ace Hardware - Rooto (https://www.acehardware.com/departments/plumbing/drain-openers/drain-cleaners/4239216)
Do It Best - Rooto (https://www.doitbest.com/shop/plumbing-supplies/drain-openers-and-septic-tank-treatments/chemical-drain-openers-and-cleaners/drain-opener-and-cleaner/rooto-1-lb-crystal-lye-drain-opener?SKU=450529)
Lowe's - Roebic (https://www.lowes.com/pd/Roebic-Laboratories-Inc-32-oz-Drain-Cleaner-Crystals/4751600)
Tractor Supply - Roebic (https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/roebic-heavy-duty-crystal-drain-opener?cm_vc=-10011)
ONLINE:
Essential Depot: (currently offers Food Grade only) (http://www.essentialdepot.com/servlet/the-Sodium-dsh-Hydroxide-dsh-Lye-dsh-Food-dsh-Grade/Categories)
EBAY : (http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l2736&_nkw=Sodium+Hydroxide+Lye)
BATTERY CHARGERS
Make sure it is a FULLY MANUAL charger, NOT automatic. Automatic chargers do not work properly for Electrolysis.
Northern (https://www.northerntool.com/products/schumacher-wheeled-manual-battery-charger-engine-starter-6-12-volt-10-20-40-200-amp-model-sc1446-101899)
SODIUM CARBONATE:
Washing Soda – look in the Laundry Aisle of your grocery store, Walmart, etc. (https://www.armandhammer.com/en/laundry/additives/additives/super-washing-soda-detergent-booster)
PH+ (http://www.walmart.com/ip/HTH-pH-Plus/17043635)
PH+ (https://www.homedepot.com/p/Pool-Mate-10-lb-Pool-pH-Up-1-2210B/305231396?MERCH=REC-_-pip_alternatives-_-310588667-_-305231396-_-N)
STAINLESS STEEL SCRUBBIES
Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Company-41496-Chore-Stainless-Scouring/dp/tags-on-product/B000V74DJG)
Home Depot (http://www.homedepot.com/p/Scotch-Brite-Stainless-Steel-Scrubbing-Pads-3-Pack-214C-CC/202511523)
SAMS Club (http://www.samsclub.com/sams/scotch-brite-stainless-steel-scrubbers-12-pk/178272.ip?navAction=)
Walmart (https://www.walmart.com/ip/Scotch-Brite-Stainless-Steel-Scrubbing-Pads-3-Pack/13281617)
STAINLESS STEEL BRUSHES
Home Depot (https://www.homedepot.com/p/Anvil-Stainless-Steel-Mini-Wire-Brushes-3-Pack-SMB3-ANV/309996631)
ACE Hardware (https://www.acehardware.com/departments/paint-and-supplies/painting-tools-and-supplies/wire-brushes/12172)
Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Allway-Tool-Brush-Scrub-Brushes/dp/B001AVYYD2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1390438319&sr=8-3&keywords=mini+wire+brush)
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Chemical Gloves:
Lowes (https://www.lowes.com/search?searchTerm=chemical%20gloves)
Home Depot (https://www.homedepot.com/p/Grease-Monkey-Pro-Cleaning-Small-Medium-PVC-Coated-Gloves-24205-08/206144476)
Harbor Freight (https://www.harborfreight.com/search?q=chemical%20gloves)
Face Shields:
Home Depot (http://www.homedepot.com/p/MSA-Safety-Works-Clear-Adjustable-Face-Shield-10103487/202984422)
Lowes (https://www.lowes.com/search?searchTerm=clear%20plastic%20face%20shields)
Harbor Freight (http://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?CatPath=All%2BProducts%252F%252F%252F%252FUserSearch1%253Dface%2Bshield%2F%2F%2F%2FGarage+%26+Shop&RequestData=CA_CategoryExpand&q=face+shield)
Repaired and UPDATED 06/01/2021 CEW
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Was just at Walmart; didn't see my usual PH+, but they're now carrying a new product--Clorox PH Up. 100% sodium carbonate. $7.88 for a 4 pound bag.
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Also check Grainger for safety equipment, like gloves.
Just saw that they have a 50-Kg drum of NaOH pellets. That'd last a long time.
https://www.grainger.com/