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Originally Posted by samblaze
Grumpsteelman your idea for DC instead of alternating is interesting, but as you mentioned electrode wear might be an issue. However, since I am not planning on using platinum, if I can make a simple enough design to replace electrodes in the cell then stainless is fairly affordable (in small quantities) and that would ensure clean electrodes all the time.
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I figure AC current would actually slow the decomposition of the electrodes at the same voltage (compared to 110vdc). Instead of pulling each component of the electrolyte and the electrode one direction the whole time, it would possibly reduce the reactions. Consider a rechargeable battery. You recharge the battery by reversing the current and using the electricity to push the chemicals inside the battery back to its initial charged state.
I tried the inverter and it worked like a champ, interesting possibilities.
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manxdr please elaborate on the spring/hurricane bolt w/plates electrode design (if you don't mind sharing) as that sound like a god way to maximize surface area to me.
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I think he's suggesting using SS 'hurricane' bolts to hold a SS spring in the chamber. I think a washer and nut inside the lid to hold the spring in place would be ideal with the bolt head on the top, threads through into the inside.
Did I figure that right?