Real-Newbie HHO Questions...

[Sprocket]

Hi.  Having finally got around to doing a little HHO experimenting, unexpected real-world problems are leaving me confused!  For example, using plain tap-water, a SS cheese grater that I cut in half (approx 0.5mm thickness) for my plates, and using straight DC, 30v @ 1A, I am finding that after just a few hours, the plate that is attached to the positive has begun to corrode away, with empty-space where there used to be SS!  I have also tried SS 'scrubbers' as plates with the same results - the 'positive' side just seems to disintegrate away in no time.  Also, the amount of 'gunk' being produced in unbelieveable (see pics) - my guess is that this must be down to the cheapo Chinese SS I am using.  If correct, does 'quality' SS undergo a similar process, albeit at a much slower rate?

[wizkycho]

needles to say. this is not stainless steel, nor anything close to it.

[Sprocket]

needles to say. this is not stainless steel, nor anything close to it.

I am going by the labelling - and it is labelled as stainless steel!  Below is a pic of the scouring pads I mentioned, clearly labelled as SS as well - and they react in exactly the same way.  Like I suggested, probably the lowest grade SS possible...

[hunter]

Probably less than 304 ss. If you want no rust marks on it, go with the 316 ss.(you will not going to get 316 plates for couple of $ that is for sure.) So get ready to invest some $ if you want serious results.   

[HeairBear]

If you don't want the brown muck, try using distilled water and a bit of baking soda. Your tests will be much cleaner. Tap water has a lot of crap in it. Also, if any wiring and connectors are not stainless, they will add to the muck and deteriorate very quickly. Stainless Steel spatulas you use for the kitchen and BBQ will work well. You could even try two large spoons since your doing the kitchen theme thing.


Happy testing!