Couple questions

[clone477]

Hey Guys
Im making my first cell, and have been reading over the past discussions. I want to build a series cell similar to BOBs design. Had a couple questions though..

1. I believe I read that you should aim for 1.25 volts per cell with a series design. I know construction consistancy is very important between each cell to get them operating at the same voltage. I also know that Bob recommends 1/8" gap between the electrodes. This is a unit for a car booster application, so the car would have a voltage between 13.8-14volts. So I should be able to use 12 plates and make a 11 cell booster. Each cell should run at 1.272volts. Will this be fine??

2. What effect does larger surface area electrodes have on amperage?? The resistance should decrease if I understand it right.

3. Normally in a series circuit, the voltage drop after each load will get less voltage that the begining loads, and the amprage always stays the same. Why does this not apply for series cells?? From the was that there described working is that the voltage is divided evenly across all cells(if designed properly)??

Thanks for any insight, Fern

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