Analyzing The GenII

[bummer2627]

Was wondering where did you find your plates that you are using

[hydrobenman]

I did not see any of your videos before now and if I would of I would have saved some time experimenting on my own, but I ended up with the same design...Good job...Thanks

[sfoerman]

smacked in Ltown----"HHO", IF YOU DON'T KNOW YOU BETTER ATTSOMEBODY!!!!! SKEEBOBIZDBLHO

[EletrikRide]

And you know this!!!!!

[budakpinter]

E, thanks for the explanation on how to extend the overheated problem with adding 1 pair neutral plat, from 4 pair to 5 pair. Any idea with using 6 or 7 pair of neutral plate. The voltage will decrease to around 2 Volt (14 Volts car voltage).

Anyway excellent idea. Thanks E.

[EletrikRide]

Well, there really isn't an overheating problem, but this design just makes it even less of an issue.

[hummerduude54]

Hey Smack,

Its me again, i guess i am still a bit confused on the plate arrangement of the GenII, which SS nuts are you leaving out, is there a total of 20 plates or just 18. It just doesnt make sense, could you post a new diagram on the website showing the plate arrangement with the straps for the GenII

[EletrikRide]

I'm not releasing specific details until I'm finished testing.  Then it will be posted just like I usually do.

[ZeroFossilFuel]

Excellent explanation for the layman to understand. Keep up the great work!

Z

[hummerduude54]

Hey Smack,

What concerning the hardware has changed. Are you still using the same jam nuts and same size nylong washers as the original unit or did the hardware change as well, if so what all hardware is new to the GenII. i am returning my wall plates and getting 20 good solid stainless plates that are 5" x 3" if that is the correct size, i will also be running a PWM and an EFIE device on my 2003 5.3lr Chevy Silverado once i get it built, i am extremely excited. THANKS SMACK!!

[EletrikRide]

I use 1mm washers. The rest is the same. The extra room comes from the falt plates and no longer needing 2 sets of SS nuts in the middle.

[Jerry717]

Are you still prepping the plates the same way by sanding and then pinging them?

[EletrikRide]

yes

[hoosierinva]

Awesome Job E. You bring a forceful argument, that makes perfect sense. Given a different set of circumstances, you may have been a NASA engineer. Keep up the good work and fight the good fight.

[EletrikRide]

Thanks, I appreciate the positive comments from all you guys

[hoosierinva]

E,

Are you stating then, that pulse width modulators should not be needed for this (to keep from over heating)? I am currently building a PWM that has a temperature sensor in the cell that would automatically reduce voltage when overheating or "runaway" conditions warrant it. Comment?

[EletrikRide]

No, that is not what I'm saying. What I'm saying is what I was saying - less heat, more current control. Do you need a PWM? Your call. I have never needed one even with my original design as seen in these videos, but some feel they do. Adjusted correctly it's my opinion that they are not needed.

[hoosierinva]

E,

Appreciate the input. Will take it under advisement.

[ciphre1]

Just experimented with my first Smack booster, very excited with results, measured 0.3 LPM on first run only partially completed with wall socket 14.5V 4.5A transformer! Never thought i could build one, easy to find parts, layman ready. It's very exciting to me and all my friends. I'm ready to finish it up this weekend, thanks E!

[ledzepln1964]

Hey E great vid. If you were to add et another plate to each end total of 20 would the voltage drop go down another half an amp? I m try to get thefinances together so I can build a Smack its a little ifficult being on work comp and having more going out than you have coming in. Keep up the great work I been following you since I got the bug several months ago.

Richard

[EletrikRide]

That is 20 plates :-)

[EletrikRide]

Hey thanks! The new plates are 5" high.

[AlmostHydrogen]

Two questions for you.

So plates dimensions are 5" high by 3" wide? Oh and what is the gage of the ss plates?

I just want to make sure of the sizes/gage before I order SS plates this next week. BTW I just got my stuff from mcmaster today too. I have almost everything, except the plates & some minor stuff. When I get it all I'm gonna do vids while making & testing the 'smack booster'.

Cool stuff, even the wife is getting involved in this with me.

;)

[AlmostHydrogen]

pretty awesome work smack.

I gotta hand it to ya thats some high speed stuff you got going on. I checked out your free info too & I am gonna build a smack cell. Just ordered a bunch of stuff from mcmaster & still need to get some flat 316l SS plates.

Speaking of plates, what are the dimensions of the flat plates your using? They look about 8" tall and 3" wide - am I close?

BTW when I build your smack cell, I'll post some vids of it.

Keep rocking.