Electrolyser v3 - Working Project Page 4

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Project Description:
After my first failure with the metals reacting to the lye, and halfway through my second unit, I decided to go a different route and try a series cell design.

It wasn't until Kevensatterfield posted about the weatherstripping that I decided to do this, so thanks Kevin!

Also a big thanks to Chris for the use of this site, and all of the folk out there discussing things on a daily basis -- It makes for interesting reading.

I have run this electrolyser a few different times, and have performed some measurements. I will include these in my picture descriptions as I go along. I hope to build another couple of units in different configurations to try and get as much experience and exposure as I can to this. As I do, I will continue to post my results.

Another pictures

Placed in its airtight box, and its bubbler sitting beside it.

Run #1. I have put the plates in an airtight box and sealed everything with hot glue (BAD IDEA -- I later went over it all with silicon sealant). I connected the hose to the bubbler, and am ready for my first test!

I mixed my electrolyte strong this time.

Next test! This time, we can get primitive volume measurements, through counting the bubbles. The hose and connectors are 3/8" ID.

In this test, a few of the cells shorted out, I think, since the electrolyte foamed over the top of the plates. Especially between cells 1 - 2, and 3 - 4.

Time -- Bubbles/Minute -- Current
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3:13 -- 71 -- 2.55A -- START
3:18 -- 72 -- 2.65A
3:23 -- 73 -- 2.74A
3:28 -- 78 -- 2.86A
3:33 -- 81 -- 2.91A
3:38 -- 85 -- 3.11A
3:44 -- 87 -- 3.18A
3:49 -- 85 -- 3.20A
3:57 -- 85 -- 3.16A
4:02 -- 81 -- 3.17A
4:07 -- 87 -- 3.16A
4:12 -- 81 -- 3.15A -- END