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by half9

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Ok guys With all the posts on the gas prices I thought I would expand this a bit
First ,Reading about ethenol I find that it has a lower BTU than gas [about 20-25% and it is not much cheaper, So is it really a viable alternative.
Switchgrass
Have you tried stainless light switch covers as a source of curved stainless. Mind in saying that I think the amps required to drive that generator is a bit excessive 20-30. I am using 3mm stainless wire. but have yet to charge it up to see

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by $$$$$$$$$$

[i]Have you tried stainless light switch covers as a source of curved stainless.[/i]

No. Have you?

[i]Mind in saying that I think the amps required to drive that generator is a bit excessive 20-30. I am using 3mm stainless wire.[/i]

IIRC, alternating current is the "key" that is only mentioned in a few publications. I believe the recommendation is at least 20kHz. Also, a flat object, with high ratio of surface area to volume, is important. Simple wire might be enough to convince yourself that some electrolysis can be accomplished with low electrical draw, but it won't be efficient when you get past "R & D." Good luck.

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I had not seen that exact site before, but the word "hydroxy" and much of the content are similar. It seems to be catching on.

by half9

Just built one and fitted it yesterday,first thing. the engine seems a lot quieter, better acceleration. Now I am at the fine tune stage,I didnt build the more power hungry model. Mine draws about 2 amps and produces the gas. Total cost about $60, and I got most of the parts from a local hardware store, and some from the local pet store. So we will wait and see

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