24 plates configuration

[JonDoh]

until now.....
the most plates I've use in a cell was 8 plates configured +nn--nn+
Works flawlessly.... cool.... low amps..... but not a big producer.

so....... I just got hold of 24 plates & have no idea how to configure this.
I don't want to do +-+-+- etc b/c it pulls way too much current & gets too hot..... any successful suggestions from those who have experimented already.... I could possibly go up to 30 plates... please let me know....

[Q-Hack!]

If you are planning on running it in your car and using either KOH or NaOH then use a 21 plate configuration. +NNNN-NNNN+NNNN-NNNN+ This will give yo a 2.4 to 2.7 voltage drop across each cell.

[mytoyotasucks]

If you are planning on running it in your car and using either KOH or NaOH then use a 21 plate configuration. +NNNN-NNNN+NNNN-NNNN+ This will give yo a 2.4 to 2.7 voltage drop across each cell.

I hate to say anything contrary to what u are saying, but with the testing i have done shows that its better to have more negative plates.

I would go -NNNN+NNNN-NNNN+NNNN-.

Please correct me if im wrong, but i get better production with more negatives.

[Q-Hack!]

I hate to say anything contrary to what u are saying, but with the testing i have done shows that its better to have more negative plates.

I would go -NNNN+NNNN-NNNN+NNNN-.

Please correct me if im wrong, but i get better production with more negatives.

Either way, I tried both and didn't notice any difference in production levels or cell efficiency . YMMV

[JonDoh]

Hmmmm???

Which plate produces the HHO gas?

+ or -?

Does the neutral produce anything but used as a barrier for current flow?

Since my current configuration is +nn--nn+

Would it work as +nn--nn++nn--nn++nn--nn+??

Or should I just make 3 seperate units?

The plates have tabs @ the ends so to make them neutral I have to cut the tabs.... I want to have it right the first time from the advice from experimenters that have tried whichever configuration.

[Tremorfalcon]

The negative plate produces the hydrogen while the oxygen is produced by the positive plates.

I wonder about neutral plates, if they are used as a barrier to current flow then wouldn't they also cause voltage drop and should be calculated into the "number of plates equation"? So with 12 volts wouldn't you only use 6 plates, even with neutrals, such as +NNNN-?

[Stevo]

Hmmmm???

Which plate produces the HHO gas?

+ or -?

Does the neutral produce anything but used as a barrier for current flow?

Since my current configuration is +nn--nn+

Would it work as +nn--nn++nn--nn++nn--nn+??

Or should I just make 3 seperate units?

The plates have tabs @ the ends so to make them neutral I have to cut the tabs.... I want to have it right the first time from the advice from experimenters that have tried whichever configuration.

Here my config suggestion:

"|" = non-conductive spacer plate.

+nnnnn-|+nnnnn-|+nnnnn-

So, then you will have (3) 6 cell units in one. Just be sure to wrap or seal the cell properly. Neutrals divide the voltage while closer gapping helps current.

[mytoyotasucks]

Here my config suggestion:

"|" = non-conductive spacer plate.

+nnnnn-|+nnnnn-|+nnnnn-

So, then you will have (3) 6 cell units in one. Just be sure to wrap or seal the cell properly. Neutrals divide the voltage while closer gapping helps current.

why do u want so many nuetrals??

[Stevo]

why do u want so many nuetrals??

Cause the system is 12V and each division group creates 6 cells, which means 2V across cells. Less heat.

[wljohns]

YES neutrals produce hho. Depending on your configuration. They polarize inside the electrolyte.