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ajriding
04-01-2009, 10:39 PM
Dry cells tend to do better than wet cells, maybe b/c all the edges are sealed. I would rather use a wet cell design as it is easier to build, maintain and keep from leaking. I also have room enough to have a large water supply which may keep everything cool.
Has anyone tried making a dry cell and just submerging it in the water instead of piping in the water? the would-be fill and outlet holes would just be open to the electrolite bath.
This would basically be a wet cell with all the edges sealed and just have holes for water to enter and hole for gas to exit. It would all be inside a container that would act as a wet cell generator container.
I know this is not the solution for most users, but for me it might be.
(I see a lot of problems using the wrong gasket so this would let me use a leaky gasket without worries)

mytoyotasucks
04-02-2009, 11:14 AM
Dry cells tend to do better than wet cells, maybe b/c all the edges are sealed. I would rather use a wet cell design as it is easier to build, maintain and keep from leaking. I also have room enough to have a large water supply which may keep everything cool.
Has anyone tried making a dry cell and just submerging it in the water instead of piping in the water? the would-be fill and outlet holes would just be open to the electrolite bath.
This would basically be a wet cell with all the edges sealed and just have holes for water to enter and hole for gas to exit. It would all be inside a container that would act as a wet cell generator container.
I know this is not the solution for most users, but for me it might be.
(I see a lot of problems using the wrong gasket so this would let me use a leaky gasket without worries)

there would be no reason to use gaskets in a wet cell, the edjes would conduct anyway, and as for a huge electrolyte supply, try a pump and a small rad or cooler (tranny or powersteering). That should run cooler.

mytoyotasucks
04-02-2009, 11:15 AM
Dry cells tend to do better than wet cells, maybe b/c all the edges are sealed. I would rather use a wet cell design as it is easier to build, maintain and keep from leaking. I also have room enough to have a large water supply which may keep everything cool.
Has anyone tried making a dry cell and just submerging it in the water instead of piping in the water? the would-be fill and outlet holes would just be open to the electrolite bath.
This would basically be a wet cell with all the edges sealed and just have holes for water to enter and hole for gas to exit. It would all be inside a container that would act as a wet cell generator container.
I know this is not the solution for most users, but for me it might be.
(I see a lot of problems using the wrong gasket so this would let me use a leaky gasket without worries)

there would be no reason to use gaskets in a wet cell, the edjes would conduct anyway, and as for a huge electrolyte supply, try a pump and a small rad or cooler (tranny or powersteering). That should run cooler.

and dont forget that KOH eats aluminum.