r/PreciousMetalRefining • u/Early_Meal6945 • 3d ago

Silver cell fume production

Hi yall, I’m hoping to start up my first silver cell in a couple weeks at 3.5L. Is there significant gas that is produced while the cell is running or can I get away with running it indoors? Sorry if this is a dumb question but I’m quite inexperienced with electrolytic refining. Appreciate any input, thanks!!

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u/hexadecimaldump 3d ago

It doesn’t produce significant fumes, but even so, I would not recommend running it indoors. Even though fume production is low, it’s not none. And even a little bit of NO2 will rust and ruin anything metal or that can react with it.

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u/Early_Meal6945 3d ago

What’s the best way to run it outdoors without contamination or sunlight affecting it? Cover with a big storage tote maybe?

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u/hexadecimaldump 3d ago

That is what I usually do. Just be careful when lifting the tote, I’ve nearly knocked mine over once or twice.

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u/TheDragonslayr 3d ago

I also want to start one eventually. Thanks for the advice.