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Bissli
04-03-2008, 01:46 AM
i've started using the big water filters made by GE called "smart water". i know there are a few other manufactures of these water filters to choose from.

they have types created for hot and cold water, get the hot :)



i used 2" pvc previously and it started to warp due to high temp :(

MikeP
04-05-2008, 04:19 AM
I'm not sure I understand what you are asking?

Sure, Filtering the water before adding the electrolyte, etc, is a good idea... But I'm not sure what you are asking about using filters?

Thanks.

-MP

jared
05-16-2008, 11:10 PM
hes just using the filter housing for an electrode container

grimr27
05-19-2008, 09:48 AM
the water filter is what im going to try next. but right now im using a mason jar works fine for testing u can see everything inside. i think pvc pipe would work to but have not tryed it yet.

Ronjinsan
05-28-2008, 03:02 AM
I used the Jar method for a long time, at least its glass and can take high temperatures. As with everybody, when you first start making cells and trying out different plates and configurations with different electrolyte levels, you tend to get those times when things go wrong and the temperature gets a bit wild. Once you have a good cell which works for you, then is the time to think about different containers and materials. I personally like to see whats going on inside all the time, but maybe it would be OK if you only want to see whats in the bubbler! Its personal choice.....what works for you!

wozza.xing
06-06-2008, 05:02 AM
I see someone using a unit from www.aquafilter.com unit here.

http://waterpoweredcar.com/simplebooster.html

the unit is acrylic styrene which has a low max temperature threshold. 96C 199.4°F.

However they also have this unit http://aquafilter.com/index.php?option=com_3steps&category_id=102&product_id=112&task=viewProducts&Itemid=38

Which has 3/4" or 1/2" inputs and a 3/8" sediment removal valve so you don't have to disassemble your unit every time.. It also come with a mounting bracket.

Phantom240
06-14-2008, 10:46 AM
Wow spam much?

Anyway, I think the water filter housings are possibly the best to use because they're so easy to come by. Of course, I would like to know which ones work best with the temps created by HHO production.

hotrod32
06-15-2008, 10:00 PM
I'm using a Whirlpool housing that they sell at Lowe's. I don't know that you really need the housing for hot water, they are way more expensive. I had the electrolyte in mine up to 170 degrees when I first started testing out my setup. The high temp didn't seem to affect it. It's now installed in my wifes Suburban.

kiwibrick
06-16-2008, 09:38 PM
I was thinking about using an old 12V car battery with the guts ripped out and replaced with the HHO stuff.

Stratous
06-16-2008, 10:27 PM
I currently use a cantex electrical box similar to this http://www.cantexinc.com/cantexinc/Products/NM_Fittings_Accessories/Junction_Box/Cover.php . I like its usability, but dont like the fact that I cant see through it. My next box and probably all other will be made from Polycarbonate Plastic. These are the specs for the Poly. http://www.onlinemetals.com/alloycat.cfm?isplastic=yes&alloy=Polycarbonate The one thing it doesnt say is that the melt point for poly is over 300 Degrees Farenheit

Ronjinsan
06-17-2008, 02:19 AM
I always liked the idea of a battery case as Kiwi suggests, meeds a good lid though! I wish I had space for the water filter bottles but its a bit cramped under my bonnet!

hmfdesigns
06-24-2008, 01:34 AM
i build acrylic containers for mine its good for up to 180 degrees constant and 200 intermittent and it looks really cool when you throw some neons or leds around it ..lol
used to use the water filters too they work fine i actually have about 5 more of them left once those are gone my water filter cell will most likley not be produced anymore because the acrylic is so much better