Ibpointless2 Crystal Cells

[triffid]

The cell producing the least has the least mass of all the cells and more of the electrodes could have been covered.So that is my fault.I am using a different brand of salt sub(Nu-Salt)not Morton.That could be a reason?Its still potassium choride,contains less than 1% of cream of tartar,silicon dioxide,and natural flavor.I don't know what natural flavor is.But the other chemicals have been mentioned in johns cells literature.I did feel safe in using that brand of salt sub.I thought potassium chloride is potassium chloride no matter who made it.Maybe not?If the salt sub brand is at fault what about the epson salts?What brand should the epson salts be?(mine is TOP CARE).triffid

[triffid]

To stir or not to stir?So far my cells producing the most power are the ones not stirred.


Is the salt sub brand I"m using the right one to use?I do know different companies handle their chemicals differently.Thats why companies who buy and use chemicals have their own QC depts to test incoming chemicals.So if a supplier tests fails then they can chose another supplier.NU SALT is made by Cumberland Packing Corporation,in Brooklin NY 11205.


Do I need to worry about who made the epson salts?Maybe?


                                                                                                      regards,triffid

[triffid]

Ok IB2,I went back over your video.I am using top care epson salts just like you.




You stirred the blob after you added the first sprinkle of salt sub and all the epson salts you were going to add.
then a sprinkle again of salt sub
insert the last (second) electrode.






The stirring is most likely where I messed up.

[ibpointless2]

@ triffid


i really don't understand why you're getting such low voltages. Are you able to take pictures of the cells and upload them?


How about instead of glue just get a piece of notebook paper and get it wet with water. Sprinkle some Epsom salt and salt substitute onto the paper and rub it in and allow the paper to dry. While the paper is wet test it out by poking it with copper wire and aluminum wire, you should get about half a volt. Once dried you should still get over .400 volts. This video will help you understand what i'm trying to say [size=78%]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9U6GH9vgOI[/size]




Stirring should not matter. What you want to happen is to break down the Epsom salt and Salt substitute into water and then allow the water to evaporate and this leaves behind a new salt that is conductive. The has water in it so it breaks down the two salts but when glue dries the water in it is evaporating so it leaves behind the new crystal and then you have a battery. So its not the glue thats important but the water since its the water that allows the salts to combine. but once combine the cell will not need water anymore to work.

[triffid]

I need to get some aluminum wire.But I will keep trying.The tin can lid cells are producing .22 volts at this time.I really need to get some magnesium metal strips too.I used copper discs on the tin can lids.I will make a new cell before I go to bed tonight.At some point I intend to
try your notebook paper idea.triffid