Copper Tank Conversion Kit : Copper Anodes / 1L Tank / Plating Leads Set
£47.99
(Excl. tax)
SKU:
COP-TAN-CON
Set of 2 high-quality PDO Copper anodes with anode bags and accessories. Also includes 1 litre sized plastic tank.
When the included components are all used together, the resulting set-up allows you to generate a mirror shine from a flat, matt finish without any polishing. This is essential for electroforming and useful in general copper plating. You can also use the set to improve the finish on existing metal surfaces as seen in photograph number 2, where a tarnished copper item was plated for 5 minutes in our copper solution using these anodes (tarnishing is visible at the top of the item, mirror-shiny result using our copper solution and anodes is seen at the bottom of the item).
The 2 specially engineered anode bags included in this set are to be used in conjunction with your PDO Copper Anodes. During the plating process, microscopic, insoluble copper flakes naturally break off from the anodes. Without protection, these loose particles float freely in your solution, causing your final plating to look rough, gritty, or blistered. Our bags feature a precise micron weave that traps all micro-debris while maintaining perfect liquid transfer.
Phosphorized Deoxidized (PDO) grade copper anodes are ESSENTIAL for good results when copper plating; other grades of copper will produce poor results.
This anode set consists of:
- 2 x PDO Flat Copper Tank Anodes
- 2 x High-quality anode bags
- 1 x 1-litre plating tank
- 1 x Set of red / black plating leads (complete with crocodile clips)
- 1 x Additional red plating lead for connecting the 2 anodes
Please note: You must have a suitable plating machine to use alongside this set.
This copper anode set is designed for seamless use with our G.S.P Recruit BR1 and BR1 Deluxe Kits. It is also optimzed to perfectly compliment:
- G.S.P Copper Strike Solution
- G.S.P Hobby Series Copper Strike Solution
- G.S.P Electroforming Copper Plating Solution
(Plating solutions are not included).
Overview of use
Instructions for use:
Anodes come pre-inserted in their anode bags. Rest against the inside of tank wall and attach red lead (positive) by crocodile clip to the anode inside the bag. Plastic clips can be used to hold the anode bags in place in deeper tanks so that they are not sitting on the floor. Always ensure that the water line does not go above the bag opening. To use 2 anodes in a tank, bite one end of your spare red lead onto one anode and the other end onto another anode.
These anodes are sacrificial, meaning that they will slowly dissolve through use. When the anodes become sufficiently depleted, they will need replacing.
If you wish to clean the anode bags, take care in removing from the tank to ensure that none of the contents spill out into your solution. Rinse the bags gently in de-ionised water.
Once an anode bag has been used with a particular type of copper solution, it cannot be used with any other type of copper solution.
Technical Specs
Description:
1 litre dual anode tank accessory
Use:
To be used as an add-on accessory for G.S.P Recruit BR1 / BR1 Deluxe Kits during the copper strike stage or electroforming / copper plating stage.
Plating modes:
Tank plating
Suitable for use with all Gold Solutions Plating chemicals?
No, this product is compatible with G.S.P Copper Strike and G.S.P Electroforming Copper Solution only.
Part of Mirror Tech System?
Yes
Additional information:
If this product has been used for electroforming / copper plating, it cannot then be used for the copper strike plating stage and vice versa - an additional Copper Tank Conversion Kit should be purchased.
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