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by skinvandal
Tue Jun 21, 2011 6:12 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: For the home plating specialist
Replies: 257
Views: 217683

thanks rob, i upgraded today to a 4 litre bucket i had hanging around. used the cup to prove the principle, anyway... size isn't everything (or so my wonan keeps saying) i think it's because she has a smaller car than me? lol
by skinvandal
Tue Jun 21, 2011 1:43 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: For the home plating specialist
Replies: 257
Views: 217683

oh, and here's some results:
by skinvandal
Tue Jun 21, 2011 1:40 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: For the home plating specialist
Replies: 257
Views: 217683

yeah, snake, fair point. like i say, i'm no chemical/medical or meturaligy student. still getting reasonable results, only day 2, done a few nuts and clips, but my first lot of zinc is still in the bath. looking forward to getting a proper sheet of the stuff. here's my ickle setup:
by skinvandal
Mon Jun 20, 2011 3:29 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: For the home plating specialist
Replies: 257
Views: 217683

we have loads of fix-up-your-home stores, i think B&Q is the same company as home-depot. i visited four big named stores, (i fix-up houses a lot, so i knew the stores) none of them could supply me with zinc roofing strips, the looks of puzzlement were amazing! i didn't go into depth about why i want...
by skinvandal
Mon Jun 20, 2011 3:04 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: For the home plating specialist
Replies: 257
Views: 217683

hey b, dunno if "D" cells are called that over in the states, they're just disposable batteries that you use in your torch/ flashlight, radio etc. i got some cheap packs from the local discount supermarket, i went for the big ones, think i paid about 50 pence per pack of two. aparently rechargeables...
by skinvandal
Mon Jun 20, 2011 1:02 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: For the home plating specialist
Replies: 257
Views: 217683

hey guys, just wanted to drop in and thank you all for a truly fascinating thread, i've been in front of the computer for hours reading up on this... had a go or two today with quite good results so far... has anyone tried improving the zinc content of the solution by adding zinc pills? most chemist...




 

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