Ibpointless2 Crystal Cells

[PhiChaser]

Thanks B_rads for that great list of materials.I went ahead and made five more vitamin C cells.I did not crush the last vitamin c tablet but left it  intact to see what happens.48 hours from now they all get sealed with wax.triffid

Now I have to add vitamin c to my list next to aspirin. I hope that either (or both!) work well with the Durham's... 
PC

[triffid]

Pc ,look for silica in that vitamin C too.I used better wire to hook up all six cells and got 7.7 volts watched it dip down to 7.25 volts unhooked for a minute,hooked it back up saw that it had recharged a little back up to 7.5 volts.So much of the resistance seems to be gone in the cells.


These cells ran an LED all night so three of them were tired?  7.25volts/6=1.208 volts per cell. Not bad compared to my first cells


The new vitamin C cells are holding at about 1.4 volts per cell.I seal them up with wax tomorrow.The one I did not crush gave me 1.4 volts also.But I covered everycell with more glue and salt sub.So water did touch the pill.triffid

[triffid]

I went ahead and sealed the cells today because I have to run errands tomorrow morning.So 48-12=36 hours these cells had to dry.
I hooked up all six cells with good wire and got 9.0 volts,watched it drop to 8.6 volts.That puts each cell at 1.43333 volts.Looks like the resistance in the cells is gone???Maybe still a little hot.I went to the grocery store today and bought an 18 count plastic egg carton.So I'm thinking the 18 cell magnesium/copper vitamin C panel is next?Now have to wait to see how long these cells last.triffid

[PhiChaser]

Great results triffid! Tried a previous mix that seemed promising using just the Durham's, epsom salt, and a little water. Will definitely get some cheap aspirin and vitamin c with silica... Over a volt per cell and holding is awesome!!
My itty bitty cell had dropped to .55v when I got home but it was cold when I picked it up so who knows... Will hook it up overnight maybe. I think that when I completely 'melt' the epsom down into the water the results are better. The mix ends up nice and hard too, so I hope your success will cross over to my aluminum/carbon cells when I DO actually get some aspirin and vitamin c... Hmmm, I probably have something in a cabinet somewhree... Parent teacher conferences tonight, whee.
Happy experimenting,
PC

[ibpointless2]

I went ahead and sealed the cells today because I have to run errands tomorrow morning.So 48-12=36 hours these cells had to dry.
I hooked up all six cells with good wire and got 9.0 volts,watched it drop to 8.6 volts.That puts each cell at 1.43333 volts.Looks like the resistance in the cells is gone???Maybe still a little hot.I went to the grocery store today and bought an 18 count plastic egg carton.So I'm thinking the 18 cell magnesium/copper vitamin C panel is next?Now have to wait to see how long these cells last.triffid

Great Job! not bad power you're getting. I'm curious about the vitamin C. You will always have resistance in the cell, if resistance was zero than you would have no voltage, kind of odd how it works that way.