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Re: electroless nickle plating

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09 October 2004, 09:41
Scrollcutter
Re: electroless nickle plating
Bowmeister:

I'm certainly no expert on this, though I have done electroless Nickel on a small scale.

From what I have seen the plating could be done in a fiberglass tank. You would also need an immersion heater with a heat control. You also need a clean air supply to agitate the bath. Small PVC pipes are plumbed into the tanks with a row of small holes drilled them along the length.

Good luck with your endeavor.
09 October 2004, 10:21
mete
An immersion heater should do the job. Remember that when plating, a very clean surface is absolutely necessary .Try some test pieces first. If you have problems starting to plate - I've had to start it with a bit of currant.
09 October 2004, 11:35
The Specialist
I've seen one piece glass fish tanks that may do, and used tanks aren�t too expensive.
09 October 2004, 11:50
Bowmeister
Thanks for the info.I had not thought about using pvc pipe with holes. Good thinking. Jon