Hi, I'm in from the rain for a minute,

A_K U think you are doing close to what I was. Do what Bill did. Get a magnesium fire brick, I found mine in the hardware store.  (The only reason I use the cu-zn is because it is such a sure connection and I know the base result.) for results get a carpenters pencil and a magnesium fire brick.

Quotemy question since i joined this forum is what about plates instead of rods?

I guess you have to try it. I have a copper plate that looks more like brass to me... You could get copper flashing for roofs. Maybe the hardware store has that too. or junk yard next to the mag wheels.

Thanks Hans. Yes, I too look forward to experimenting with your ideas.

jeanna

@ All:

While I am waiting for my cap. to run down I will post a few pics.  I need to do this in several posts as when I attempt to post more than one, it does not appear to work.  I may be exceeding the file size.
This should be a picture of how the cell is wired for this experiment.  Not too clear (Lens was fogging a bit) but you can see the two carbon rods hooked together and the mag. block toward the bottom charging the circuit.


Bill

This should be a photo of the charged circuit sitting on my table in the dark.  I began the led light test at 2:39 Central time. (USA)  At 3:03 p.m. led is still lit but has gone down quite a bit.  I don't give it much longer.

@ Joe:

I went with a 5 minute charge as the 30 second charge did not get the capacitor charged up enough to fully light the led. So, we are looking at a 5 minute charge to run about 23 minutes or so, depending where you say the led is off.

Bill

edit double post

Good deal bro.... Well consider this a half breakthrough ... this should confirm to any doubters out there..... that there's some real potential here.... Great work
                                                                                                              Joe