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Electrolysis Experiments.
We keep trying to make a good usable electrolysis device that we can use at home. So we thought we'd start to post what we had done to prompt for ideas and suggestions.
Mark 1
Pros:
- Very easy collection of both gasses.
- Easy use after collection via the taps.
- Easy to fill and maintain a small pressure.
- Looks good.
Cons:
- Plates can not be replaced.
- Very small collection area.
- Stainless steel plates on Oxygen side dissolved during the process leaving a residue.
- Completely enclosed so it can not be cleaned.
For Next Time
- Make it openable so it can be cleaned.
- Make collection and generation separate so they can be modulised.
- Make plates replaceable.
- Choose a different material for the plates.
Mark 2
Pros:
- Easy to clean.
- Plates can be replaced.
- Graphite plates (Pencil Leads) did not leave much residue.
Cons:
- Difficult to use as not wholly contained.
- Attachment of plates not very stable.
- Collection of gases not great as not all left the device at the same point.
- Medium for keeping gasses separate but allowing electrolysis temporary.
- Graphite plates (Pencil Leads) still broken down after a while.
For Next Time
- Attach to platform for easy use.
- Find better seperating medium.
- Find better plate medium.
- find better way to attach plates.
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