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[aRM]

(05-26-2015, 07:17 AM)stevec Wrote:

(05-25-2015, 09:37 PM)Roadracer_Al Wrote: @ aRM - you need an "old school" battery charger like what they had in gas stations. 

aRM, I disagree with the above but I do agree that the "electronic" battery chargers won't work.
A good step down transformer (120 to 12 or 24 +/- volts) through a full wave bridge rectifier will give you the
output you require. An adequately rated capacitor across the DC output will reduce some of the "ripple"
but I doubt if it's really necessary for electrolysis de-rusting.

Steve

Hello Steve
This "Step Down Transformer" seems more gettable down here. Will make some serious enquiries on the morrow.
Do forgive our ignorance though, but what Voltage would we need use it at ???
Also, years ago when my son got his first 220 Volt stick welder, I recall reading the leaflet that came with, that it could be used to charge batteries as well. These small stick Welders do have Positive/Negative croc Clamps but I am not too jacked-up on the Voltage capacities.
Could that Welder be used instead ???
TIA
aRM