Crystal Cell Research for Experimenter

[plengo]

That looks like 2 cells in series.
Is that under load?
- If so, what is the mA reading (power draw) under load? (This translates to the load)
Also, what is the mA reading shorted?
Thanks! -t
Note that these are basic questions nobody building these things really addresses, except me... not sure why...

This is 3 units cell. Green 10 mm LED. I don't know the mA but I would guess it is around 1mA. The meter is cross the LED leads. I really don't want to short this baby now  .


Fausto.

[tgraca]

This is 3 units cell. Green 10 mm LED.
I don't know the mA but I would guess it is around 1mA. The meter is cross the LED leads.
I really don't want to short this baby now  . Fausto.

Alright... no shorts... But at least solder an aligator clip on one end of the LED so you can get a real load reading...
Even monkeys don't guess! lol
PS - In this way, everyone can get a real feel for how the 3 cells are really performing...
better yet, add a JT circuit to each cell so you can get a feel for how each one is performing separately. Use this one, which will
work  for 1/2 mA draw (load):
http://offthegridsolar.net/Solar/REC_images/JT_Test_Circuit2.png

PS - I am chatting with BackRoom Labs on YouTube. He has some really great stuff! I invited him over here, so hopefully he will join us!

[tgraca]

Still not electrified... I'll burn at least 1 one or more tomorrow. New shelves for nightlights covered...

http://youtu.be/Rz3t92tABF4

Current electrolyte formula:
12 parts activated carbon
6 parts Epsom salt
2 parts hydrate #5
2 parts MnO2
1 parts borax
filtered water blended to a thick paste

Build for both:
bottom of copper pipe caulked and dried for a couple days - hardened
3" of 1/2" copper pipe, 34" of mag. strip folded into 3.25" - taped
coffee filter soaked in borax solution and wrapped around mag. strips, then
placed in pipe, electrolyte spooned in and tapped in place
top sealed with caulk - approx 1/2" of mag. strips hanging out.

NOTE: soldered alligator clip to the neg. end of the JT to connect to cathode. This allows easy access for mA draw tests.
Soldered pos. end - JT to battery - permanent connection... used a tac to hold the circuit on the shelf. The shelf is 2.5" wide by 4" tall
with 2 pieces of wood simply glued together. There is a 5/8" hold drilled into the base to hold the 1/2" copper pipe in place. Screwed to
wall. I wonder how many of these I will have by Christmas! lol

[tgraca]

Research Experiment:
http://youtu.be/YxKlcLCvgP8

[tgraca]

Research Experiment:
http://youtu.be/CNDoz_0ST-I