We show you how to galvanize metal objects to protect them rust.
First we get 30g of zinc sulfate and dissolve it into 100mL of water.
Zinc sulfate was made back in our video on making a copper sulfate and
zinc battery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Id3tL2iI0Vw
Then connect the item you want to galvanize to the negative terminal of a 5 volt power supply. Connect the positive terminal to a strip of zinc metal.
Zinc metal was obtained from our video on getting useful materials from batteries: https://www.youtube.com/watch#%21v=knc1lSupAwQ
Immerse both electrodes into the zinc sulfate solution and keep them from touching. Then turn on the current and run it for about one minute to give the metal a zinc coating.
Remove the object and now it’s galvanized.
To test the rust protection, place it on top of a paper towel soaked in saltwater. You should also place an unprotected item next to it for a good comparison. Cover the towel to prevent evaporation and wait a day or two.
The treated object should remain rust-free, perhaps developing a white crusty coating. The untreated object should start to rust.
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So now that most counties are requiring anti-siphon valves on all exterior hose Spigots, we have yet one more thing that can fail and needs to be fixed.
These basically only serve to protect your home and the city water system from contaminants and debris that in rare circumstances can get sucked back into the water main from the hose or watering system. They are almost completely useless in most situations.
Problems with these valve range from:
~ Strange Noises
~ Water Flowing out from around the valve and Not into the Hose
~ Leaks
If you have a modern house, chances are you have an Anti-Siphon valve already built into the end of your hose bib. They are pretty obvious and easily identifiable by the set screw locking them in place. The main problem is that the hose bibs that come with them have a special threading to accept the vacuum breaker end. Some hardware stores sell a direct screw on replacement for aout $25. Home Depot actually sells a much cheaper solution for $8 which will use part of your existing adapter.
If you have an older style hose bib with a vacuum breaker just screwed onto a normal hose bib attachment…… TAKE THAT THING OFF & DON’T LOOK BACK!!!