My usual off flavors would surely mask any off flavors coming from the etching.
My usual off flavors would surely mask any off flavors coming from the etching.
If I etch blichmann on the front would that make me cool or just a poser?
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Could this method be done on a larger scale....say for the whole exterior of a keg? For instance, what about attached both the red and black wires to the keg and then using a spray bottle to apply the mixture. Then while wearing rubber gloves, rub the mixture off with a rag?
I know essentially you'd be electrifying the whole keg I think, but as long as your safe this could be an effective way of sort of refurbishing a once gross keg without spending 3 days with a sander.
Could this method be done on a larger scale....say for the whole exterior of a keg? For instance, what about attached both the red and black wires to the keg and then using a spray bottle to apply the mixture. Then while wearing rubber gloves, rub the mixture off with a rag?
I know essentially you'd be electrifying the whole keg I think, but as long as your safe this could be an effective way of sort of refurbishing a once gross keg without spending 3 days with a sander.
The current must travel out through the acid solution. By attaching both leads to the keg, you short circuit and the current simply travels through the keg ignoring the acid. It will accomplish nothing.
However, if you mixed up a big tub of the acid solution and attached the positive lead to the keg, dipped the entire keg into the tub, and had a negative lead elsewhere in the solution, then it would etch any part of the keg that wasn't covered by some sort of non-conductive material such as a stencil.
For more information, I suggest you look up info on electroplating. Just make sure you pay attention to which direction the dissolved metal travels and have the polarity correct for what YOU are doing.
Ok. So that method isn't the best then. How about one those sponge stain brushes? You'd still be able to attach the wire to that and you'd be able to cover a larger surface area with the brush.
Absolutely!
Here are a couple of shots of what it looks like on aluminum. Sorry for the poor camera work, but I don't claim to be a photographer. Cheers!
I practiced on my SS spoon and I keep getting blotchy and/or discolored marks. What causes this and how might I fix it?
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I practiced on my SS spoon and I keep getting blotchy and/or discolored marks. What causes this and how might I fix it?
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If I etch blichmann on the front would that make me cool or just a poser?
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What voltage did you use? What was your salt to vinegar ratio? The commercial kits I've seen for etching use 4.5 volts for steel and 1.5 volts for silver so apparently specific voltage plays a role. They also say to thoroughly clean surface with acetone. Mine was a little splotchy too but I thought it gave it character.
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I used a 9V battery. When I started to etch the keggle, the liquid kept turning yellow, and it never seemed to get a very strong etch.
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My battery didn't last very long, but I had this charger laying around and it works like a champ.
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^ yup, what he said. Negative to the Q-tip, Positive to the kettle. On my charger the negative side had dashes along the cord.
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