Started to tear down the groomer machine yesterday. The kermit green is going and I haven't decided what will go down instead. It's a working machine so it won't be a showroom finish but I still want to do the machine justice as it's served me very well for 24 years as a mower and this past season as groomer.
First step after tearing it down is to get rid of all the rust and old paint and I've just modified an old PC power supply to have a dabble with electrolysis. From what I've read, 12v is the way to go and my PCU will give me around 10A so it should be a 24 hour turnaround on the first piece - the handlebar cover plate from my red mower. Another PCU I have will give me 16A so I'll give it a run over Easter as parts should be in the bath for shorter periods and I can monitor it between fishing trips.
Question for Bon_Scott - I currently have my anodes connected in a row, with nothing connecting the first plate to the last. Should I "close" the loop? Thanks.
Photos show the tub outside the back shed, the converted PCU and the finished part. Very happy with the result so more is going in the tub..
Groomer is coming apart well. A few of the bolts are tough but patience is winning. The clutch was fairly tight on the motor shaft, but again patience and pressure saw the separation. Made a few rookie errors in pulling it down, mainly with the order with which certain bits are to come off. I don't mind making a few errors as I tend to learn better that way.
One of the twin rails is showing signs of fatigue (powder coat crack) and I'll know more when I get the paint off.
What's the best method to degrease all the pieces? Pulling it down really shows you the bits that don't get cleaned when wiping the unit down after use and I need to give everything a bath before I can see how much rust is around.
The rest of the week will be electrolysis baths and cleaning the pieces for a few coats of primer. Might get to polish the nuts & bolts too.
