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JerryB4

02-05-2008 10:32:27




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As electrolysis produces hydrogen gas, and I really do not want to blow up my shop, it's small and enclosed, I am thinking of putting a hood over my 55 gal drum and using a small fan set in a tube with the tube exhausted outside, Any body try this?
Its to cold to leave drum outside!




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JerryB4

02-11-2008 18:03:37




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 Re: electrolysis tank venting in reply to JerryB4, 02-05-2008 10:32:27  
Well, if it ever warms up aroung here, 17 below this morning, I might just park it out in the open shed.
Thanks for all the comments, I am sure I will have more questions as this project progresses.
Jerry



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ken in texas

02-09-2008 15:53:49




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 Re: electrolysis tank venting in reply to JerryB4, 02-05-2008 10:32:27  
Owned a battery shop for years,and saw a number of batterys blow from shorted plates ,over charging careless handling.What I,m saying is hydrogen is very explosive even in small amounts.Be safe..... .....



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Hills Of TN

02-09-2008 04:58:25




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 Re: electrolysis tank venting in reply to JerryB4, 02-05-2008 10:32:27  
I may be wrong, but I suspect if you could make that much hydrogen from one relatively small container of water and a battery charger, our fuel problems would be solved! I guess we could send the question to "Mythbusters" and see if they can blow themselves up. (Where are all of the Chemistry guys when you need them?)



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Bob Thomas

02-09-2008 03:57:04




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 Re: electrolysis tank venting in reply to JerryB4, 02-05-2008 10:32:27  
Sorry, I did not mean to sound so curt. In 1937 at Lakehurst, N.J. the Hindenberg blew up. 37 out of 70 people aboard were killed. The zepplin was filled with hydrogen gas. Hydrogen ignites easily and any stray spark may set it off. Presently I have an electrolysis tank in operation. It is outside under a shed. Just do not want to see you hurt.



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old timer in ohio

02-07-2008 17:48:14




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 Re: electrolysis tank venting in reply to JerryB4, 02-05-2008 10:32:27  
Hey there Jerry;
Might be able to mount a hood,
and put a stack(3-4in.)up tall enough,so that natural"draft" will pull the gas fumes up&out.
Bob
God Bless



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JerryB4

02-08-2008 17:55:25




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 Re: electrolysis tank venting in reply to old timer in ohio, 02-07-2008 17:48:14  
Never thought about the stack method, Thanks.
I guess another method would be to use a sealed fan like they use in a paint booth, a bit expensive though.
Jerry



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ken in texas

02-07-2008 17:21:56




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 Re: electrolysis tank venting in reply to JerryB4, 02-05-2008 10:32:27  
If the fan makes any sparks,lookout,run for cover.



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Bob Thomas

02-05-2008 14:03:29




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 Re: electrolysis tank venting in reply to JerryB4, 02-05-2008 10:32:27  
Electricity and hydrogen gas do not mix-----



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