KARPEN PILE

[pomodoro]

I just want to point out that your cathode has only about 1cm epoxy between itself and air pomodoro.air will get in all the way through that wire bundle under the jacket.this is why I always use a single strand bare wire for contacts.I have to be cracksharp with my observation here otherwise scientist critics with sarkeizen-type characters will bash us at the first weakpoint they see (-:

Make any comments guys, I will try my best.  These cells are designed to test the principle for a few days at a time. With positive pressure surely any tiny leaks such as the those should be covered right?   When I get back we will see if #3 worked. If not next step is to test the silver and to pressurize  the flask. The only reason I did not do it  permanently with a regulator on the bottle is that the quick fit tap pops off as it can't fit a clip like the yellow ones in the picture. The clip has no neck on the tap connector to press down on. That's why in the pic you see a clamp just above the tap. It is pressing down with force.

[MarkE]

I agree that the positive pressure should take care of small leaks and prevent infiltration.  I say proceed with the experiments and let's see what they show.

[profitis]

Positive pressure is good but we have to be able to monitor it on a guage to make sure its there.if the supply tank has a guage meter exellent.a gadget 1 device can be designed for purging plus static pressure by blocking or tapping exhaust.we would have to be careful that the pressure doesn't puncture a hole through weakest points though.

[profitis]

Check out these oneway valves.one of these on the exhaust pipe and under certain level of water would ensure pressure everytime the device is purged.

[profitis]

Pomodoro,for the next test please make sure that the palladium is just touching the surface of electrolyte with one corner of that foil,capillary action will do the rest.