$10 for a 12 volt element? Where?
Brian

--- In 12VDC_Power@yahoogroups.com, Steve Spence <sspence@...> wrote:
>
> Water heating is much more practical, and a heating element is only
$10 ....
>
>
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> Stuart Perkins wrote:
> >
> >
> > How about using electrolysis as a dump for excess production on a
> > windmill instead of a water heater element? Is it too
unpredictable to
> > be practical?
> >
> > On Sun, 2008-08-03 at 08:24 -0500, Nando wrote:
> > > Catalytic converts are not a good source of raw platinum
> > >
> > > A long term material for hydrolysis is Nickel a bit expensive
indeed.
> > >
> > > Stainless steel 316 seems to have long life, as reported by a
friend
> > > that use it for such purpose.
> > >
> > > Presently, hydrolysis is not a good idea if one is electric
power
> > > limited, if excess hydro power then hydrogen may be a
practical idea
> > > if the 3/4 energy loss is acceptable.
> > >
> > > The 12 volt idea seems tell me that you are not familiar with
the
> > > hydrogen process and storage -- so why don't you detail your
interest
> > > and know-how in a short message.
> > >
> > > I hate to see you exploding or be burnt by invisible flames.
> > >
> > > Nando
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Arthur Hammeke
> > > To: 12VDC_Power@yahoogroups.com <mailto:12VDC_Power%
40yahoogroups.com>
> > > Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2008 10:29 PM
> > > Subject: Re: [12VDC_Power] A bit off topic
> > >
> > >
> > > Platinum wire is used in most cases. Just find an old
> > > catalytic converter and salvage some.
> > >
> > > Arthur
> > >
> > >
> > > From: ki4ilb
> > > Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2008 8:02 PM
> > > To: 12VDC_Power@yahoogroups.com <mailto:12VDC_Power%
40yahoogroups.com>
> > > Subject: [12VDC_Power] A bit off topic
> > >
> > >
> > > I want to use 12 volts to break down water into hydrogen and
> > > O2.
> > > Simple enough, just stick two probes into water...
> > >
> > > The question I have is what to use for the probes that wont
> > > corrode?
> > > I was thinking about carbon rods. Any suggestions?
> > >
> > > Thanks..
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
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