Maximum Amps

[rexstar]

Hello.

Can some one tell me what is the recommended amp drawing of the dry cell?
How much amps an average car's alternator can safely supply and what's the mid-size car's maximum amp consumption with everything on (light, air conditioning, etc.)?

Just rough estimation...

[keiththevp]

For your average car, I would not exceed 30 amps without an upgrade to the alternator on the vehicle.

As far as how many amps in a dry cell? Well thats like asking how many windows in a building. It depends on how big the building is ... Can be as little as 10 amps or over 100 it just depends on the size of the dry cell.

[rexstar]

For your average car, I would not exceed 30 amps without an upgrade to the alternator on the vehicle.

As far as how many amps in a dry cell? Well thats like asking how many windows in a building. It depends on how big the building is ... Can be as little as 10 amps or over 100 it just depends on the size of the dry cell.

Right :D, forgot to mention that this is made of 7 316L SS plates, size 170mm X 90mm.
-NN+NN-.

13,90 Volts
12 Amperes

[keiththevp]

With your current plate configuration your cell will be inefficient and over heat. Use this configuration +NNNNN- and your cell will be able to draw 10 amps and will run cool 24-7 with no overheating and you will produce more gas.

[rexstar]

Hi keiththevp

I have just tried +NNNNN- configuration on my cell and it is not producing any gas at all... bit strange, I was expecting if not more at-least the same quantity.

13.90 Volts
1 Ampere

Thanks.

[BioFarmer93]

Rex,
I figure that to be about 156 sq. in. With the proper strength of electrolyte, that thing shold be pulling about 38-39 amps. Did you mix a 28% KOH solution?

[rexstar]

Hello BioFarmer93

I'm gonna be honest... I'm using Sodium bicarbonate!

Yes, I know that it's not good but at least it is safe.
KOH and NaOH is better but little bit dangerous....

[BioFarmer93]

Not going to waste the keystrokes. Somebody tell him please... Lee?

[keiththevp]

Your safe baking soda turns into NaOH and CO2 after being run in your electrolysis cell. So basically stop pumping out co2 and just go get straight lye (NaOH or KOH)

Up the concentration until it draws 10 amps and as long as your providing the 13.9v you should have a cool efficient dry cell.

[Bhart]

What is wrong with KOH or NaOH, when it leaks all over the inside of the engine compartment it really shines everything up it a great caustic cleaner!!!! Anyone......

[rexstar]

What is wrong with KOH or NaOH, when it leaks all over the inside of the engine compartment it really shines everything up it a great caustic cleaner!!!! Anyone......

I wish it wouldn't shine up my engine... as I read here it will corrode aluminum parts of the air intake.

[ultra_efficient]

Hello.

Can some one tell me what is the recommended amp drawing of the dry cell?
How much amps an average car's alternator can safely supply and what's the mid-size car's maximum amp consumption with everything on (light, air conditioning, etc.)?

Just rough estimation...

to know for sure and get the correct number you should check to see whats the amp rating of your alternator then use a amp meter to measure your car at full power load (eg. turn the AC on, all the lights, the high beam, wipers, music, hold the break down, just turn everything in ur car that uses power on, on full blast) measure the amp draw then minus that from your alternator's rating then you will know for sure how much you have to play with, keeping in mind that you will need to leave 10-15amps to keep the battery alive.

for me, my car came with a 105amp alternator from the factory but i upgrade it to a 200amp PMA and the car can only draw a maximum of 67.8AMPS so i have alot to play with.

if you have anymore questions pm me because i don't look at all the threads everyday.