Does electrolysis smell bad?

[Mr. Digger]

I know this is a weird question, but my wife is very sensitive to smells and I'm worried that electrolysis is going to stink up the house, even if I do it in my work area in the basement. Also, where do you dump out the stuff once done? Is the leftover liquid toxic?

 

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[pepperj]

I know this is a weird question, but my wife is very sensitive to smells and I'm worried that electrolysis is going to stink up the house, even if I do it in my work area in the basement. Also, where do you dump out the stuff once done? Is the leftover liquid toxic?

Just Google that question and there seems to be a "not in an enclosed area"
I might be wrong but it produces gases.
Should be done in a well ventilated environment.

If a person had a old range hood, vented outside then it would be a workable solution.

Myself and the Mrs are sensitive to odors and doing things like this would be a outside project.
I soak a few items in a non-toxic rust remover. Takes a long time though to achieve the best results.

I hope folks that do it all the time respond to your query.

 

[Blackfoot58]

I use a well-ventilated area(machine shed). I’ve never noticed a smell. However, I do a very small tank; probably 3/4 gallon. I don’t know about the liquid waste. I’m assuming water, iron and cleaning powder should not be left accessible to children or animals.

 

[Tony in SC]

It does produce small amounts of hydrogen, not really enough to worry about. I sometime have to do a large scale cleaning, never had a problem.

 

[villagenut]

Please keep in mind that if you choose stainless steel as your sacrifice, the resulting gas can be very dangerous if you are inside or unventilated. I use sntainless but my setup is safely out of doors. The remaining water is dumpable but I wouldn't drink it...lol

 

[Tnmountains]

Do it outside.