egzzr
06-14-2009, 02:11 AM
Hi all!
I got a 6X6inch 316L plates +nnnn-nnnn+nnnn-nnnn+ config. 3 Tablespoon of Caustic Soda (NaOH) in 1Litter of destilled water.
The first run was amazing!!! Up to 3LPM@15AMPs, got it running fine for 2 or 3 days and low temps (around 60°C to 71°C), then got the production down to 0.5LPM@5AMPs, I thought it was the distilled water in the bubbler going backwards to the electrolyte reservoir and thinning the electrolyte. Fixed it, but still low production.
Decided to tear the gen apart, and found that the plates were brown on the low end. I´ve read so far in this forum, that I need to treat the plates before using them (put them into a NaOH solution overnight), then use them at low amps (5Amps) for two or three days, then filter the electrolyte an put it back again in the reservoir, finally tear apart the generator, rinse the plates with destilled water and put it back together.
The question is, should I sand the plates to get them bright again, or should I leave them like the are after rinsing them?
I´m very confused!!! Could some one help me out?
Best regards
Enrique
I got a 6X6inch 316L plates +nnnn-nnnn+nnnn-nnnn+ config. 3 Tablespoon of Caustic Soda (NaOH) in 1Litter of destilled water.
The first run was amazing!!! Up to 3LPM@15AMPs, got it running fine for 2 or 3 days and low temps (around 60°C to 71°C), then got the production down to 0.5LPM@5AMPs, I thought it was the distilled water in the bubbler going backwards to the electrolyte reservoir and thinning the electrolyte. Fixed it, but still low production.
Decided to tear the gen apart, and found that the plates were brown on the low end. I´ve read so far in this forum, that I need to treat the plates before using them (put them into a NaOH solution overnight), then use them at low amps (5Amps) for two or three days, then filter the electrolyte an put it back again in the reservoir, finally tear apart the generator, rinse the plates with destilled water and put it back together.
The question is, should I sand the plates to get them bright again, or should I leave them like the are after rinsing them?
I´m very confused!!! Could some one help me out?
Best regards
Enrique