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Mini Anodizing Line

My little 1st grade girl is interested in how to color coat aluminum. I recently started working at a anodizing place. I heard from someone down the line that you can set up a little line using 9 volt batteries, is this true, how and what would I need for this.

Thanks for any input.

Guy Brooks
- Oregon
February 14, 2008

February , 2008

Check the voltage meter on the anodizing rectifiers in your shop in the middle or near the end of a cycle. I think you'll need at least 12 volts, not 9.

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Ted Mooney, P.E.
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finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey

12 volts is not very good. You need 14 to 18 volts. Look for a small battery charger [on eBay or Amazon] for "marine" batteries. They put out about 14.6 volts vs 13+ for a car battery charger. Go online and look for a cheapie.

James Watts
- Navarre, Florida
February 21, 2008

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