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Old 08-08-2005, 11:17 PM   #1
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Default Reef Building - Electrolysis

I'm sure this method is not new to reefers as experts have used this method successfully for years to rebuild reefs.

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I'm going to try replicate this process on a hobbyist's scale.

This is the cathode steel wire mesh, the wires will be sealed later
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Old 08-08-2005, 11:20 PM   #2
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Resistance is measured for both anode and cathode

0ohms, excellent conductivity
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Old 08-08-2005, 11:23 PM   #3
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This is the transformer + rectifier. This will provide 12VDC at ~250mA
DIYed in 5mins. Do not try this at home!
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Old 08-08-2005, 11:30 PM   #4
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Submerge both electrodes and let the electrolysis begin!

Bubbles start to form on the cathode the moment power is applied.
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Old 09-08-2005, 12:11 AM   #5
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using this for a frag tank?
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using this for a frag tank?
no idea .. just playing around. See whether it works?
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Old 09-08-2005, 12:17 AM   #7
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erm boss...i believe i mentioned about the process in src...and i really wonder..i believe the dkH will drop really fast and the amount of water split will be quite alot..like that everyday top up water?...adding on chlorine gas...how are u going to control all these?


but in any case i might be wrong...cant wait for the results
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erm boss...i believe i mentioned about the process in src...and i really wonder..i believe the dkH will drop really fast and the amount of water split will be quite alot..like that everyday top up water?...adding on chlorine gas...how are u going to control all these?


but in any case i might be wrong...cant wait for the results
Where does the chlorine gas comes from? electrolysis will produce hydrogen and oxygen?
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Old 09-08-2005, 12:53 AM   #9
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Updates.

The anode portion is turning green. Results of oxidation.
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Old 09-08-2005, 03:23 AM   #10
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hi there barracuda,

really glad youre trying it out, as its like a new frontier for captive reefing. im thinking alk and ca will be consumed really quickly though as electrolysis causes the formation of aragonite on the electrified frame. are you running a ca reactor on this tank?

i started a thread on src regarding mineral accretion a while back as well. heres a link to that thread. http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/inde...howtopic=36894

and some photos of mineral accretion in the ocean for interest:




http://globalcoral.org/Solution%20fo...in%20Peril.htm

this is exciting stuff!! pls do tell us more about your project's progress ya bro!

cheers,
ian
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