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Hi Steve,
Great flashback arrestor. Anything on the inside to keep us from incorporating it into our torch? Right now we just use bronze wool on the inside, seems to be working pretty well most of the time.
Rain4Fuel 3 years ago
Shouldn't be a problem. See the draft on our webpage. The output barb holds/seals the quenching chamber in, so we may be able to adapt to a threaded end or compression fitting instead of a barb for those of you experimenting with torches. Let me know if you are interested. If we get a good enough response, we may offer a unit for that purpose.
Steve
InstallGuys 3 years ago
are you restricting flow ??? biggest problem I have has with the inline type devices is the restriction of flow volume ... I need to move 20-30 lpm through such a device ... at this point, my options are limited to a spring loaded lid on my final bubbler ...
SmartScarecrow 3 years ago
Yes. Unfortunately all flashback arrestors(even those made in mass by manufacturers) suffer this problem to some degree. Though this one seems to be less than others. Give me a few days, and I will try to devise some tests along those lines to measure the amount of flow restriction. We have only tested it so far with up to 3Lpm, as our HHOG II "Brute" produces this much. I don't know how it would perform with THAT kind of production?! Are you planning an even bigger "Leaky Monster"? :-)
Steve
InstallGuys 3 years ago
nope ... the current leaky monster is quite capable of 40 lpm if I had a power source able to feed its appetite ... but I am able to do 20 lpm now ...
but the electrician has already been called ... a new 240v 30 amp circuit has been ordered ... so the new production target will be about 40 lpm ... handling that volume of gas may turn out to be challenging ... we shall see ...
SmartScarecrow 3 years ago
You bet, I can't wait to see your progress.
To achieve 20 lpm what kind of voltage, amperage, e-lite concentration are you running? I am sorry if this is a much repeated question, I haven't kept up with all your vids. My main reason for the question is because when we over run the cell (100+ amps, LOTS of e-lite concentration, etc) we see iron leakage even with the 316L SS. But if we clean it all out, and run it under "normal" conditions we don't see that happening. Interesting phenomenon.
InstallGuys 3 years ago
to do 20 lpm my setup is 120 plate gaps, run at 240v with about 15-17 amps ... so I am tossing about 4000 watts at it ... if kinda scarry to watch the speed of the electric meter on the side of my go from a nice steady rate to the point where its a blur ... but if I am going to get 40 lpm out of it, I pretty much have to do double the damage to the electric bill ...
SmartScarecrow 3 years ago
Now thats what I call a working flashback arrestor!
I really like the way you all test your devices again and again and again. I wish more people would do that. Again congrats on your quality work.
Keep up the good work.
:D
AlmostHydrogen 3 years ago
Thanks for the positive comment!
I have to say, when it comes to "wet" cells, you have gone the extra mile. Your research is certainly a positive influence. Keep up the great work, man.
As for those who have been negative...
Personally, I don't even waste brain power on them.
It's those of us who are building, testing, and modifying that will make the necessary progression.
Eventually we will heat homes, cook food, and run cars on water. I can't wait.
Steve
InstallGuys 3 years ago