Copper Zinc Tap Water Fuel Cell

b_rads · February 21, 2011, 10:02:41 AM

Weekend Build:
This is to show that real power can be produced from these little cells. Galvanized conduit, activated carbon, and alum electrolyte. As the amperage drops off - there will probably not be enough power to drive this little motor, but it should run for a day so. Then LED's can be used for an extended period of time.
@Bizzy credited with cell design.
Charles Caleb Colton Quotes - "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery"
Brad S

b_rads · February 21, 2011, 10:14:13 AM

Weekend Build #2:
Same concept as obove except using post 1982 US pennies. 34 pennies per cell. The copper plating has been brushed off the edge of the penny.

Bizzy · February 21, 2011, 10:15:38 AM

Quote from: b_rads on February 21, 2011, 10:02:41 AM
Weekend Build:
This is to show that real power can be produced from these little cells. Galvanized conduit, activated carbon, and alum electrolyte. As the amperage drops off - there will probably not be enough power to drive this little motor, but it should run for a day so. Then LED's can be used for an extended period of time.
@Bizzy credited with cell design.
Charles Caleb Colton Quotes - "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery"
Brad S

Hi Brad a nice compact design. what kind of voltage are you getting with it?
Bizzy

Bizzy · February 21, 2011, 10:17:08 AM

Quote from: b_rads on February 21, 2011, 10:14:13 AM
Weekend Build #2:
Same concept as obove except using post 1982 US pennies. 34 pennies per cell. The copper plating has been brushed off the edge of the penny.

Hi agian Brad
Could you draw us a diagram of your design?
Thanks
Bizzy

b_rads · February 21, 2011, 10:37:30 AM

Quote from: Bizzy on February 21, 2011, 10:15:38 AM
what kind of voltage are you getting with it?

When I first connected the fan right after the build the meter read 2.65V and 1/4 Amp. Of course, with these batteries the amperage will drop before leveling off.