Originally Posted by
Madsceintist
I live just outside of Atlanta Ga. so there's not much freezing here. But this last winter my cell froze and cracked the casing. After replacing the case, I used 90% isopropyl alcohol to drop the freezing point, and as of yet it doesn't seem to create any adverse effect to the cell or electrolysis process. However as I use some water to run my system, I have to add 1 pt. to every 5 gallons. I just keep it in a air tight water jug and top off my holding tank when needed.
I purchased a car that came from up north that had a block heater on it to keep the coolant from freezing. I don't see why one of those couldn't be used in the same manner for a cell or tank, possibly with a small fish tank pump to keep the system circulating when not in use.
Block heater and small fish tank pump is a good idea ..
Here in Canada, the winter temperature is approximately -25 °C. I use 20% NaOH, and I wrapped my cell in a thermofoil. No problem freezes but I must admit that - 60°, wow it freezes me in mind
Civic Si 4 doors 2004, 1.7 liters V-TEC
5N2 reactor
CCPWM @ 7 amp
1 Gal Capacity
~2% NaOH
Waterless Peat Moss Bubbler