I am impressed by this

[BoyntonStu]

See eBay: 110286752425

This is wonderful!

No containers, slim, high output, low current, etc..

BoyntonStu

[Painless]

That is a nice unit... would really like to see some figures on it.

This is pretty much how I was planning to setup my dry cell, I was thinking of just coiling up some of the return piping behind the grill as a cooling radiator of sorts.

The one thing I wasn't sure about, have been trying to remember my physics, is whether such a configuration would result in water circulation without a pump.

[BoyntonStu]

That is a nice unit... would really like to see some figures on it.

This is pretty much how I was planning to setup my dry cell, I was thinking of just coiling up some of the return piping behind the grill as a cooling radiator of sorts.

The one thing I wasn't sure about, have been trying to remember my physics, is whether such a configuration would result in water circulation without a pump.

Painlesss,

I believe that you are referring to a thermal siphon.

It is used in your hot water heater.

Hot water rises, cool water falls.

I would like a peek inside to see how he connected the gas/water lines.

It is slim, no container, ground is the case, etc....

Way to go.

I was heading in that direction, but he made the leap forward by designing a cell without insulating end plates.

Terrific!

BoyntonStu

[Painless]

My guess, if he has taken the usual dry cell approach, is that there are two holes going through the plates (for electrolyte movement) one through the bottom for the input and one through the top for the return. This is what I have used for my design.

In terms of insulating end plates, I'm using a rubber sheet with plexiglas on top of that, finished off by a thick sheet of aluminum. I'm using this on both ends, the aluminum contains the holes for the compression bolts to keep the sandwich sealed.

[BoyntonStu]

My guess, if he has taken the usual dry cell approach, is that there are two holes going through the plates (for electrolyte movement) one through the bottom for the input and one through the top for the return. This is what I have used for my design.

I basically agree.

Most dry cells have 3 holes. Electrolyte in, out, gas.

His has only 2.

Without a 1" end plate to work with, how did he connect the tubes to the cell?

End plate thicknesses?


BoyntonStu

[chevytruckman1234]

Is this Dry cell better than a wet cell stating to build a wet one and was wondering if I was going the wrong way?

[Painless]

I basically agree.

Most dry cells have 3 holes. Electrolyte in, out, gas.

His has only 2.

Without a 1" end plate to work with, how did he connect the tubes to the cell?

End plate thicknesses?


BoyntonStu

Looking at the ebay photos, it looks like he literally just shoved the tubing into the hole and secured it someway?

[justaguy]

Now that is what we need. Looks like it is producing a lot hho too. Somebody buy it and tear it apart.

[Painless]

Perhaps he used a compression joint?

[BoyntonStu]

Looking at the ebay photos, it looks like he literally just shoved the tubing into the hole and secured it someway?

Exactly my question.

What do you guesstimate is the gauge of the end plates?

How is your design in comparison?

It looks like the most logical way to make a generator.

I do not see any negatives, especially after I have proven that I can seal my SS BoyntonPot generator with a compressed PVC gasket.


BTW I am cycling it on/off for 24 hours to condition the plates.

It is running at 9 V @ 10 A. (5 cells)

Isn't this fun?

BoyntonStu