Linnard?s hydrogen on demand system without electricity !

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ResinRat2

How are things going? The forum has been a little quiet lately, but I am sure things are in the process of being constructed or in the midst of being tested right now. I am sure that soon you will be able to report some good news on your system.


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Trump

[ResinRat2]

Hi Trump,

Believe me, I am more anxious by the delay than you are. I had a bit of a problem cutting the pieces for the reactor properly. I just didn't have the proper tools so the edges did not cut perfectly square. This caused some problems when I tried to cement the edges together. I developed leaks, which I tried to seal with silicone. This was a mistake because the reactor is plexiglass and not glass. I guess the silicone was not suitable for plexiglass. This I found out when it all basically just peeled off without any adhesion at all. This was a surprise to me, so this caused a bit of delay.

My cutting problems were caused by the use of the "heavy-duty" cutter that I purchased with the material. This turned out to be basically a sharp, fancy cutting blade connected to a handle. Upon scribing (which is difficult on 1/4" thick plexiglass) I found that many of the pieces did not break where they should. This left uneven edges, wasted material, a sore hand, and  plenty of perspiration.

Sorry for the venting, but this area is not my talent of expertise. I am mostly a mechanical and electrical idiot. (lol) So things take me a bit longer than the average inventor. I should have asked my son for advice instead. 14 years old and he built an air-powered bike. I'm 47 years old and can't cut a piece of plastic straight; BUT, I am learning AND I am overcoming these setbacks. It's what I do best as a Researcher.

Soon, very soon the prototype will be assembled. I can see it clearly in my mind's eye, working and producing hydrogen and electrical power. It is so clear in my mind that I can almost touch it and feel its coldness. You know what I mean? I believe that if you can envision every corner and component of your desired goal, then that goal will emerge from your efforts. It is a belief of mine that this is so. All you need to do is NOT GIVE UP!

Sorry, I have not posted much lately. There was nothing relevent to post yet. I was working on mounting the zinc anodes which I still need to drill and tap the holes for the aluminum insert rod. This I will do this weekend. Then the final assembly is next. Then testing for leaks. One step at a time toward my desired goal.

I apologize if it is going slow, but this is how I work. Methodically. Until the final goal is reached.

Thank you for your interest.

[Dingus Mungus]

Resin Rat,

I'm quite excited to see the new acrylic reactor get going! I can completely sympathize with your leak problems. That was what kept ruining my prior reactor attempts. The really scary part is containing the electrolyte is considered easy when compared to containing compressed hydrogen. I'll be counting down the days until July... (thats when my lease ends)



Good luck and great work,
~Dingus Mungus

p.s. Did you notice that Bill Mahess is back on the scene? Interesting...

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ResinRat2

Thanks for the quick response. I am sure you will not give up on this project. I understand that you have had some setbacks and I am sure you understand that is normal in something like this. I was wondering why a fish tank would not have sufficed for your reactor container? Once you get the reactor going, in which I am sure you will, what will be your next step, to make a bigger unit, one or just test for better reliability with the rods you will be using?


Regards


Trump

[ResinRat2]

p.s. Did you notice that Bill Mahess is back on the scene? Interesting...

Guy's been gone for what, like four or five months. Everybody is still waiting on him, just like everybody is waiting on me. I guess patience is a virtue.

ResinRat2

I was wondering why a fish tank would not have sufficed for your reactor container? Once you get the reactor going, in which I am sure you will, what will be your next step, to make a bigger unit, one or just test for better reliability with the rods you will be using?

I didn't use a fish tank because I wanted to model my reactor after Dr. Griffin's reactors that were shown in the picture I posted of him at the hydrogen convention. They were small and were running several fuel cells at once. I wanted to do this size too.

I want this prototype to be built right, not a piece of shoddy junk. I am building this unit to prove the long-term testing feasibility of this design. I want continuous power coming off this thing for MONTHS. It needs to be sturdy and built right.

Thanks for your interest.