The downfalls of conventional electrolysis - and how to fix them

[oswaldonfire]

Theoretically, yes.

However, there are practical limitations. For example, a cell the size of a test tube putting out that much gas would literally explode all over - there would be too much gas in too small a space being produced too fast.

There are a few others, but I can't think of them right now. My brain is running a million miles an hour!

Got some stuff I'm working on and gotta finish within the next 40 minutes, so I'll be back on later tonight.

[slapper]

how long before the reaction cools?

closest i could come up with at this time is drano. got about 5 ounces stirred into a 16 ounces of distilled.

it's been about 1hr and it is still quite hot and dark.

here is some more pics.

take care.

nap

[oswaldonfire]

It can take a while to cool down - I leave my solution overnight for at least 12 hours to cool down and settle. Any extra crystals will settle on the bottom - use everything but these.

Looks like a good first setup, and I am very pleased to see that you've already started it.

Only thing I'd like to say is - make sure that seal at the base of the jar is good. You don't want any of this stuff leaking out.

I'd keep a bottle of vinegar around, just in case.

[slapper]

okay - i'll hold off till tomorrow 

had to heat the pvc up and form it around the oblong induction coil.

the pvc tube fit tight in the hole i cut in the bottom of the plastic peanut jar.

everything is a snug fit.

put a bead of some cheap 5 minute epoxy around the penetration both inside and out. pretty rigid.

do you think i should put a thin bead of silicon over the epoxy?

thanks.

nap

[oswaldonfire]

You don't absolutely have to wait until tomorrow if you're fired up and ready to go. The solution will get warm anyway during use.


It shouldn't hurt to try putting a little silicone on, but if you're comfortable that it looks watertight, then you don't have to.