110 VAC Mains Powwer Supply

AC Mains Power Supply Several years ago, I attempted to run a Cell directly off of 110 Volt AC. I knew I had to convert the voltage to DC first, so I rigged up a 20 amp Diode Bridge Rectifier. The rectifier provided positive pulses on one wire, and negative pulses on another wire. Since this was a test, I let the Mains 110 VAC 20 amp circuit breaker do the safety work. The experiment was on the "Brute" Cell. There were 12 plates, each 20 inches x 3 inches. The configuration was +N- +N- +N- +N- . The cell was using well water. When I applied power, the container immediately bubbled over; with-in 3 seconds, the lights went out. What happened? Oops, the circuit breaker tripped, and the bridge rectifier burned up. I tried a 50 amp rectifier and a rheostat with one side wired through a 25 watt light bulb. It still burned up the rectifier and tripped the circuit breaker. As it turned out, electrolyte should not be used when you start your test. Add small amounts of electrolyte, only after startup produces little to know electrolysis results. The problem needed a means of limiting the current. So I search the www and find this:
According to the above information, the capacitor needs to be rated for a higher voltage than the power source. It also needs to be rated at 14 microfarads for each amp of current you plan to allow. In other words, if the cell is to operate at 10 amps, then a 140 microfarad capacitor would be needed. It needs to be a Motor Work capacitor, not an Electrolytic (DC capacitor). You will find both Motor Start and Motor Work capacitors. Motor Start capacitors are not meant for continuous operation. The will not work long. Make sure you get Motor Work capacitors. 80 uf mfd Motor Work Capacitor, 440 VAC (allows 5.7 amps) 90 Amp Bridge Rectifier with Heat Sink, 1000 Volt Note: You are on your own if you build and test this. I am not responsible for your safety, or lack there of.



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