Electrolyser v5 - Working Project Page 1

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Electrolyser v5 - Working Project Page 1

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This Project was last updated on: September 25, 2006 10:37am v7.01

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Project Description:
This project uses the same electrode style that v4 did.  v4 was abandoned because the containers couldn't seal well enough to hold enough pressure to push the water into the bubbler :P.

I'm using the same type of container as I was using in v3.  I am much happier now with the amount of gas that can sit around in one of the containers -- MUCH LESS than v3.

Essentially, my ultimate goal is to make ~12-14 of these and run them off the 24volt source of my power supply.  I think that should give me enough gas for pretty basic welding.

I will also continue updating this project as I run new tests with different electrolyte concentrations, and varying numbers of cells.  Whenever I update it, I will also update this description to show updates.

Updates:
10/10/05 - Added project

A first picture of v5, all assembled. Along with v5, comes a new power supply -- Which is infinitely better than that damn mess of a power supply from the old P75. In this design, I get _MUCH_ less area for gas to collect (I can fill the solution to the top of the container).

Test #1 on v5. I ended up with 6.90volts when I first turned it on. There is a picture of my new power supply, with the crappy little 5 1/2" floppy drive rails that I attached it to (it let me zip-tie all my cables underneath, so they aren't all over the desk).

I ended up taking the switch and female plug from another old computer AT power supply, and rigging the switch up at the front, and the plug at the rear, allowing me to plug it in and unplug it easily.

I am running this test off the 5 volt line off the power supply. I got _alot_ of gas production with this -- Problem being the heat generated. After 45 seconds of running, I could barely hold on to the stainless electrodes, so I didn't get any measurements. I think I'll end up making a second cell to put in series -- Hopefully that'll drop the heat a little bit.

My quick and dirty jig to drill holes in the same places on the stainless strips. Push the strip into the corner, and pull the drill press down.

I don't remember the diameter of the bit, but it was definitely cobalt.

Hole for the electrode is cut.

Another picture of the jig, and the little stainless circles/cups that result.

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This Website is Created and Maintained by chris--at--OUPower--dot--com (Fix the address for it to work!)
This Project was last updated on: September 25, 2006 10:37am v7.01

WARNING! Many, if not all of the projects described within these pages, contain dangerous and potentially fatal consequences if you do not exercise proper precautions and follow standard safety procedures. The owner of this site takes no responsibility for injury sustained by anyone attempting to duplicate or utilize any of the information on this site. The information here is strictly for Educational Purposes! -USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!

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