i wonder if it would be a good idea to have a hose go up through the inner tube and terminate at the top so that you are not pushing air as air has resistance hho has smaller molicules and flows faster.. just a thought.. i like the design good job luther..scott
I found there was some friction using the 1 1/2" thinwall pvc for the maintube. I used sch 40 2" pvc for my maintube and found that it moves more freely.
I don't believe the exact diameter of this tube is that critical since it's basically used to create the water seal. The inner 'gas supply' tube is more important to prevent flopping and extra volume that might be introduced as the innner 'meter tube' rises.
I agree your design is great and thanks for sharing your ideas and clear instruction.
I hear tell of some larger diameter clear packing tube out there, but I have yet to see one.
If someone was looking for a larger capacity meter, I would suggest finding a larger diameter light weight measurement tube as the larger volume versions of this design are quite tall.
Yes you could if all you wanted was an estimate of volume.
If you are trying to prove the efficiency of your cell to others (MMW), then one needs to know the volume of gas that was released within a set period of time accurately.
Bouncing ball flow measurements are subjective at best. They have their place and can be useful, but calculating accurate efficiency ratings is not one of them.
i wonder if it would be a good idea to have a hose go up through the inner tube and terminate at the top so that you are not pushing air as air has resistance hho has smaller molicules and flows faster.. just a thought.. i like the design good job luther..scott
advancedhydrogen 3 years ago
Thank you.
I added tubing to the center of the later versions (the ones I was selling previously), but not for the reason you mentioned.
It was more as a safety concern than anything else.
lutherp40 3 years ago
I found there was some friction using the 1 1/2" thinwall pvc for the maintube. I used sch 40 2" pvc for my maintube and found that it moves more freely.
I don't believe the exact diameter of this tube is that critical since it's basically used to create the water seal. The inner 'gas supply' tube is more important to prevent flopping and extra volume that might be introduced as the innner 'meter tube' rises.
I agree your design is great and thanks for sharing your ideas and clear instruction.
hydropurefuel 3 years ago
that inside tube is genius.
Its a tough balance between working height/size/materials, ease of use and build and using available parts huh.
Nicely done!
myhydroxy 3 years ago
Thank you. I appreciate the compliment.
I hear tell of some larger diameter clear packing tube out there, but I have yet to see one.
If someone was looking for a larger capacity meter, I would suggest finding a larger diameter light weight measurement tube as the larger volume versions of this design are quite tall.
lutherp40 3 years ago
funny name, good little thing you have there but couldnt you just use a flow meter from the welding shop?
Cchange4us 3 years ago
Yes you could if all you wanted was an estimate of volume.
If you are trying to prove the efficiency of your cell to others (MMW), then one needs to know the volume of gas that was released within a set period of time accurately.
Bouncing ball flow measurements are subjective at best. They have their place and can be useful, but calculating accurate efficiency ratings is not one of them.
Cheers
lutherp40 3 years ago
i guess thats fair enough
Cchange4us 3 years ago
I like your flow meter design! We need more accurate measurements.
HHOdude 3 years ago
most excellent Idea and a great video
donaldgdavidjr 3 years ago
Thank you very much.
lutherp40 3 years ago
Really nice Luther!The best one that I have seen.
leakfree 3 years ago
Thank for the kudos.
lutherp40 3 years ago
good video Lutherp40...very informative!
freedomorelse 3 years ago
Thank you for your comment.
lutherp40 3 years ago