Restoring a Cast Iron Skillet with Electrolysis

Using a simple homemade electrolysis process to remove rust and carbon from a Griswold cast iron skillet (circa 1920). The process requires a 12-volt electrical current, a plastic tub, washing soda, tap water, a "sacrificial" piece of metal, and your rusty iron pan. The process must be done outside, because it produces hydrogen gas - which is flammable and can easily catch fire if not dissipated. (I made this video on my iPod Touch, using the built-in microphone. My videography skills are minimal, which is why the camera shakes and my voice doesn't sound clear.)

For more information about electrolysis, and to meet other people who enjoy cast iron, come on over to the Cast Iron Cooking group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cast-Iron-Cooking/217078104969894

The step-by-step guide to the process is here: http://www.wag-society.org/Electrolysis/rust_redct_elect_setup.htm

Also: http://castironskillet.wikia.com/wiki/Restoring_a_Wagner_Cast_Iron_Skillet_wi...

Category:

Education

Tags:

• cast-iron
• Griswold
• electrolysis
• cooking
• iron

[PixieAmericana]

Is there any danger of getting shocked?

[modemac]

@PixieAmericana It's only a 12-volt electrical current, so it's safe to put your hand in the water while the current is flowing.  Just make sure to keep the electrical source (in this case, the battery charger) from getting wet, of course.

[mclegg7211]

@modemac current is not measured in voltage. it's measured in amps. it takes less than 1 amp to stop the human heart.

[onigiri1692]

Your voice reminds be of Ben from Lost, it's kind of creepy.

[ohdrdrdr]

Frankenstein.