Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
Forums
New posts
Search forums
Members
Registered members
Member Map
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
What's new
New posts
All posts
Trending
Latest activity
New media
New Events
New review items
New Users & BDays
New User Announcements
Birthday Announcements
New classified ads
New showcase items
New classified comments
New showcase comments
Classifieds
New ads
New comments
Latest content
Latest feedback
Latest questions
Advertiser list
Search classifieds
Media
New media
New comments
Search media
Events
New events
Donate
My CCF
Toolbox
Mailing Lists
My Shop
Reviews
New items
Latest content
Latest reviews
Latest questions
Brands
Search reviews
Showcase
New items
New comments
Latest content
Latest updates
Latest reviews
Author list
Series list
Search showcase
Log in
Register
Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Members
Registered members
Member Map
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Menu
Install the app
Install
Reply to thread
Corvette
C3 Forum
DIY magnetic sump plug
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Rruuff Day" data-source="post: 149552" data-attributes="member: 2217"><p>Great DIY 72ray. If by chance you don't have a strong magnet, the other way to magnetize iron or steel (careful as many metals cannot be magnetized), is with electricity.</p><p></p><p>Wrap multiple coils of insulated wire around something with enough diameter that you can pass the item in and out of the center gap. (say a shot glass or similar). The more wraps, the stronger the magnetic field will be, but also remember the more wraps, the more electrical resistance as well so don't go overboard or you will have to increase the voltage (which gets dangerous). Leave a tag end on each end of the wire for battery connection. Slide the shot glass out from the wire wrapped coils; connect each end of the wire to a 9 or 12 volt battery (here's where it's handy to have an inline switch or a quick disconnect as the wire and/or battery will get pretty hot if left connected very long).</p><p>Turn on the power and pass the bolt (or whatever), slowly in and out of the gap inside the wire coils. You can do this multiple times (always enter and exit from the same direction), and don't leave the battery connected long enough to start a fire either.</p><p>I have done this method with screwdrivers and it works great, but please note that I did not invent this method. So if you burn your fingers or start a fire or end up with any other unwanted result, blame Hans Oersted.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rruuff Day, post: 149552, member: 2217"] Great DIY 72ray. If by chance you don't have a strong magnet, the other way to magnetize iron or steel (careful as many metals cannot be magnetized), is with electricity. Wrap multiple coils of insulated wire around something with enough diameter that you can pass the item in and out of the center gap. (say a shot glass or similar). The more wraps, the stronger the magnetic field will be, but also remember the more wraps, the more electrical resistance as well so don't go overboard or you will have to increase the voltage (which gets dangerous). Leave a tag end on each end of the wire for battery connection. Slide the shot glass out from the wire wrapped coils; connect each end of the wire to a 9 or 12 volt battery (here's where it's handy to have an inline switch or a quick disconnect as the wire and/or battery will get pretty hot if left connected very long). Turn on the power and pass the bolt (or whatever), slowly in and out of the gap inside the wire coils. You can do this multiple times (always enter and exit from the same direction), and don't leave the battery connected long enough to start a fire either. I have done this method with screwdrivers and it works great, but please note that I did not invent this method. So if you burn your fingers or start a fire or end up with any other unwanted result, blame Hans Oersted. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Corvette
C3 Forum
DIY magnetic sump plug
Top
Bottom
You're browsing as a
Guest
. Please register to receive all manner of go-faster benefits on CCF. Click
HERE
to login or register.