Originally Posted by
DaneDHorstead
I also want to adress, a former point raised, about comercial products, offered on the forum...
I can understand both sides of the issue, as the forum really is a discussion group, for folks that want to build their own units, and don't want it to be commercialized, however there are a good 70 percent or better, of people who read only (not contributing), either because they don't want to, or because they really don't comprehend the very basic issues, let alone the more complicated ones.
As an example, some people still write in to say they are using neutral cells, and they show pictures, of ss plates, using aluminum ring, or spade connectors, crimped to copper wires, connecting "Neutral plates" to each other, all suspended, in a baking soda bath.
First of all, neutral plates do not use a jumper (copper, or otherwise), and anyone still using baking soda, has learned absolutely nothing, so far!
However we should also understand that, using either Potassium Hydroxide, or sodium Hydroxide, can be hazardous, if not handled properly, and folks that insist on using multiple metals, in one bath, shouldn't handle dangerous materials, at all!
Combining aluminum, copper, stainless, etc, in an active electrolyte bath, will get you into some serious trouble.
So, I personally, am not opposed to members offering assemblies, or completed units for sale, provided prices are justified.
In short, some people should buy, rather than build!
Maybe, it would be a good idea, to set aside discussions of ready made products to the "For Sale" threads only?
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