Water Electrolysis

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steeltoyman8348 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6	Water Electrolysis 08/04/2008 2:57 AM
	What is the best type of unit to use for electrolysis of water? I want to start to experiment with various pulse width modulators for this purpose. Does anyone know anything about this subject? I am aware of the various types of anodes and cathodes that can be used but I know nothing about the electronics used to generate diifferent forms of waves, etc. I think I willl use DC (12-24 volts), bujt I am open to using AC also. Thanks for any assistance.
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JohnDG Guru Join Date: May 2006 Location: Reading, Berkshire, UK. Going under cover. Posts: 9684 Good Answers: 468	#1 Re: Water electrolysis 08/04/2008 3:07 AM
	You'll need to used DC if you want hydrogen and oxygen collectible separately. AC will give you a highly explosive mixture of the two gasses at each electrode. __________________ "Love justice, you who rule the world" - Dante Alighieri
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steeltoyman8348 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6	#2 In reply to #1 Re: Water electrolysis 08/04/2008 3:28 AM
	I want to collect hydrogen and oxygen together and use them for fuel in auto engines. It is commonly referred to as Brown's gas or HHO gas. Thanks for any help!
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JohnDG Guru Join Date: May 2006 Location: Reading, Berkshire, UK. Going under cover. Posts: 9684 Good Answers: 468	#3 In reply to #2 Re: Water electrolysis 08/04/2008 3:34 AM
	Please type HHO into the "Search all of CR4" box, and click GO. Spend a few hours reading through the (dozens of) threads which will be listed. Then think of something more useful to do with your time. Sorry, John. __________________ "Love justice, you who rule the world" - Dante Alighieri
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Codemaster Guru Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Stoke-on-Trent, UK Posts: 4496 Good Answers: 137	#5 In reply to #3 Re: Water electrolysis 08/04/2008 4:20 AM
	I couldn't have put it better! __________________ Give masochists a fair crack of the whip
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steeltoyman8348 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6	#4 In reply to #2 Re: Water electrolysis 08/04/2008 3:35 AM
	Hi again, I would also like to know the best material to use for cathodes and anodes. I do not know the difference between carbon and graphite, and want to know if 316L S/S is better to use than the carbon or graphite. Also, how does a graphite electrode get connected to wires? Again, any help or suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks so much.
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