#033 C5 MadStu's WPV - Rebuilding with a new idea

Repairs on Cell 5 had started earlier today - during the process I used some new rubber paint I'd acquired. I have covered al the exposed edges with this paint.

It also occurred to me that maybe I didn't need a case! Because I've covered it all in acrylic, it's basically got it's own case already. The connections wont need to go through a PVC cap, so it wont melt like last time.

So I had to build a reservoir on the side, and thought to myself it might aswell be a bubbler too. So it is.

I finished it all today, take a look at the progress. From now on I'll call this Cell 5 - Mark 2. I can't wait to start testing it!


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My eventual goal is to power my van off of water - by extracting Hydrogen out of the Water and feeding it to the fuel mix chamber.


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[vancecook7]

Stu, I'm a new fan of yours from across the pond.

I like the efficiency of this design. I hope you can deal with the leaks and the heat problems so you can see if it's also efficient production-wise with what you've done with the rubber coating on the plate ends.

I'm just about to start building one based on the same concept, but not sure I'm ready to go with the single chamber concept without figuring out how to cast a casing around the plates (been thinking on that the past few days)

[MadStu1978]

Hello mate,

Yes, you may see from my latest video (#034) that I've had a big problem with this new design. Nothing but problems for me, LOL.

I'm sure there's a better way - if you find it, let me know ;)

Also, let me know if you upload a video of your build progress.

[warjon]

Love the videos.

I work in R&D Fabrication.

I hate to be critical on this one, but it seems like the added tube idea won't work the way you are hoping. I'm thinking you still want to use the PVC housing you have. First, the added water volume will keep you from having to refill the system as often. Second,more volume=more time before the water volume becomes hot. I don't understand the purpose of the rubber coating.Seems like that would prevent the water from flowing freely.

Cheering 4 U !

[MadStu1978]

3. The rubber seals the plates exposed edges. So the current of electricity (not water) will be sure to go through each plate and not leak around the side, hopefully increasing efficiency - I hope to test this later today.

[RisingSun350]

cheers on the foster beer mate!

[terryblount163]

Continued;asI said before i am impressed,I would like to build a bubbler like the clear one,where did you get your clear tube from,Ive been looking here in Nottingham & cant find any,anyway keep up the good work,any questions just post me I dont go to bed till 3am.I think Ive got bubblers on the brain;bye for now Terry.

[terryblount163]

Hello STU (I dont think your really mad ?)Ive had much the same probs as U,& after months of experimenting finally come up with a cell that I am happy with,I Solved the problem of syphoning forever with a solenoid valve from the scrapyard for £1,Ive posted a video responding to questions from HHO users in USA,also downloading schematics for them,it keeps me busy,I am impressed with your set up

[ssnatcherss]

Anyone who's passed general chemistry can tell you that the combustion of HHO gives off the same amount of energy (in the form of heat) as the electrolysis of water requires (in the form of electrical energy). But you lose TONS of energy in the electrical circuit to resistance and in heat loss occuring during the combustion, so you don't even get close to breaking even. The laws of thermodynamics win again (they always do).

Electrolysis can be useful for storing wind/solar energy as HHO though!

[MadStu1978]

That's what my wife tells me all the time ;)

[amen2233]

''Thanks for the comments, any criticism welcome :)''

i dont like your hair ,nor your dress sence -- --haha!

[MadStu1978]

Thanks for the comments, any criticism welcome :)

1. The water volume is irrelevant at this point, If this design was to work out, then there'd be a seperate water reservoir for refilling. A sensor would detect when the water level drops below the right amount, but in it's current form, it's just to test to see if it works.

2. You're right, and I'll have to think about the heat - It's small enough to be mounted in front of my radiator, or might give it's own small radiator.