I replicated the original experiment in the video, with what parts I had on hand (luckily I had recently scrapped a microwave oven for parts & had a home-made ignition coil setup to test things with).

First and foremost, I agree with the comment that the correct ratio of water mist-to-air is critical. This ought to be the focus of everyone at this time.

Atmospheric pressure, humidity, and temperature (P-H-T) are the three key variables. I played with several different voltage and waveform inputs to the coil and didn't see a lot of variation, so the electrical parts are not as critical as they first appear. If you get a strong spark, it works.

Three plant misters from around the house were used to supply water, and I discovered that the one with the finest mist seems to work best. This leads me to believe that the LARGER SURFACE AREA of the water (in mist form) is what makes this experiment different.

Will report numbers for PHT to this group as they are discovered.

OSSIE many thanks  1000 times holy crap  have you ever pointed a laser thermometer at the plasma?  Chet  PS ask Ben Pretty please to stop by

OSSIE  THIS IS WHY I THINK THERE IS MORE POTENTIAL HERE   MUST SEE    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxGeW4XXowc  CHRISP CRUNHY 1 1/2  yrs ago   Chet

Quote from: callanan on June 30, 2008, 11:02:28 AM
Hi All,

Because it seems that people, who may or may not lack experience in electronics, are having trouble building and replicating the exploding water effect in previously described and shown devices, I have designed, built and tested what I believe to be a very simple to build device that most people can construct themselves at home that is powered only by a small square 9V battery that is commonly used in smoke alarms. I believe even kids can make this. Please see my latest video here:

http://www.youtube.com/m1a9r9s9

The purpose of this device is not to be able to power your car on water with it but simply to allow everyone to see for themselves and show others how water can directly explode on demand with little energy input. The device produces the required discharge in the spark plug about every 1 second and uses about 100-150ma from the 9V battery. At this current level the battery won't last too long but it is fine for demonstrations. For longer and continuous runs, just use a small 12V sealed lead acid battery of say 2 A/Hs.

Please see the circuit diagram and some pictures attached below.

All that is required to build this device is the following.

- A 12V, 150ma Security Xenon Strobe Light. Available from electronic and security stores. Color does not matter!

- An old car ignition coil. Available from automobile wreckers.

- A non resistor spark plug. Available from auto shops. Must not have a resistor in it!

- Five 1N5404 diodes or five large rectifying diodes. Part number doesn't really matter. Avaliable from electronic shops.

- A 9 volt battery. The same as used in smoke alarms. Available from anywhere.

- Some hook up wire.

- Basic tools including a soldering iron and some solder.

- Handheld water sprayer filled with water.

That's all folks!!

Please build this and show it to your friends, family, your teachers, professors, work mates anyone and everyone who can't believe that water can explode. Help your kids build this as their school science fair project. Just build it for fun!

On another note, my very good friend Ben has been doing some great research on this process as there is surprisingly quite a bit in the internet about it. He has found some references claiming that the energy released, when the water apparently explodes, is one thousand times the input energy required to cause the explosion. He has found some great info out about what may actually be happening but I will leave it to him to share if he gets time.

Enjoy!

Regards,

Ossie

Hi Ossie,

Once again you have outdone yourself.  Do you realize that this could be used AS IS on a old "Hit and Miss" engine from way back......Points would simply turn on the 9V circuit and it would fire as needed!

As we have discussed via Email, the theory of how all this works is pretty well documented and the disassociative water process is possibly how the high energy output is generated.  There is a very good file on the Yahoo Groups that discusses this in a very scholarly manner.

Ben

Quote from: callanan on June 30, 2008, 11:02:28 AM
Hi All,

Because it seems that people, who may or may not lack experience in electronics, are having trouble building and replicating the exploding water effect in previously described and shown devices, I have designed, built and tested what I believe to be a very simple to build device that most people can construct themselves at home that is powered only by a small square 9V battery that is commonly used in smoke alarms. I believe even kids can make this. Please see my latest video here:

http://www.youtube.com/m1a9r9s9

The purpose of this device is not to be able to power your car on water with it but simply to allow everyone to see for themselves and show others how water can directly explode on demand with little energy input. The device produces the required discharge in the spark plug about every 1 second and uses about 100-150ma from the 9V battery. At this current level the battery won't last too long but it is fine for demonstrations. For longer and continuous runs, just use a small 12V sealed lead acid battery of say 2 A/Hs.

Please see the circuit diagram and some pictures attached below.

All that is required to build this device is the following.

- A 12V, 150ma Security Xenon Strobe Light. Available from electronic and security stores. Color does not matter!

- An old car ignition coil. Available from automobile wreckers.

- A non resistor spark plug. Available from auto shops. Must not have a resistor in it!

- Five 1N5404 diodes or five large rectifying diodes. Part number doesn't really matter. Avaliable from electronic shops.

- A 9 volt battery. The same as used in smoke alarms. Available from anywhere.

- Some hook up wire.

- Basic tools including a soldering iron and some solder.

- Handheld water sprayer filled with water.

That's all folks!!

Please build this and show it to your friends, family, your teachers, professors, work mates anyone and everyone who can't believe that water can explode. Help your kids build this as their school science fair project. Just build it for fun!

On another note, my very good friend Ben has been doing some great research on this process as there is surprisingly quite a bit in the internet about it. He has found some references claiming that the energy released, when the water apparently explodes, is one thousand times the input energy required to cause the explosion. He has found some great info out about what may actually be happening but I will leave it to him to share if he gets time.

Enjoy!

Regards,

Ossie

Once again Ossie, thank you for this amazing demonstration

At everyone, you need to follow Ossie's lead, you will not understand using your conventional thinking as I can see since some of you are starting to confuse this topic.

Luc