Carbon Plates

[z9481]

Is it possible to use carbon plates as electrode? Also, can a small amount of carbon dust be added to elyte solution to increase conductivity? Trying to think out of the KOH filled 316L box.

[Q-Hack!]

Is it possible to use carbon plates as electrode? Also, can a small amount of carbon dust be added to elyte solution to increase conductivity? Trying to think out of the KOH filled 316L box.

I have seen others use carbon plates; they were getting real good results. However they tend to be very expensive. If you have some to give me, I'll try them out for you.

As for the carbon dust, I have not heard of anybody trying this. It is an interesting idea.

[mytoyotasucks]

Is it possible to use carbon plates as electrode? Also, can a small amount of carbon dust be added to elyte solution to increase conductivity? Trying to think out of the KOH filled 316L box.

I have tried carbon rods - check out my vids

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuuOPUDn8dw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTdnsH-GSPE

[Q-Hack!]

Well, I just ran a simple test:

using about 1/4 cup of distilled water I measured the resistance >1 M
I then added about 1/4 tsp of ash from my BBQ ~150 K
then starting with clean water added a few grains of NaOH ~80 K

Conclusion: It might work, but probably not as good as NaOH or KOH.

[Painless]

Wouldn't the carbon in the water be a recipe for carbon monoxide?

I know some peeps swear by graphite plates.