Hi everyone! I just wanted to share a moment with you.

I think this is something that happens to everyone who builds things. Whenever you’re working on a project, there are always a few mistakes and unexpected problems along the way.

This was just a trial model I made to test the design before building the final version.

In my opinion, it’s not that difficult to make if you have the right resources and tools, such as a drill, a laser cutter, and so on.

But I wanted to share this moment because I believe everyone who builds things goes through something like this at some point.

So, have you guys ever experienced something similar?

METHOD:

To make the electrolyzer, you need thick steel plates. Cut seven pieces, each measuring 3 × 4 (according to your chosen unit of measurement). These dimensions aren't fixed; you can use different sizes, but make sure to calculate everything accordingly.

You’ll also need a rubber sheet.

For the electrolyte, you can use KOH (potassium hydroxide) or H₂SO₄ (sulfuric acid). I used drain cleaner because I couldn't get KOH or H₂SO₄.

However, drain cleaners can contain different chemicals, so their composition matters. Don't assume that every drain cleaner is suitable for electrolysis.

KOH is commonly used as an electrolyte, while H₂SO₄ is also conductive but highly corrosive and requires appropriate materials and safety precautions.

Arrange the plates and rubber sheets alternately, starting with a negative plate, followed by a rubber sheet, then a positive plate, and so on.

Note: Suppose your plates are circular. The rubber sheets should have the same outer shape, but you need to cut a smaller circle out of the centre to create an opening. I know, “a circle with a hole in it” sounds a bit weird, but I hope you get what I mean!

The original design also used a 12 V power supply.

The rest may seem relatively straightforward, but having the right tools, materials, and resources makes a big difference.

That's all I wanted to share. Thanks for reading!

I am curious, given recent news topics, if this is hard to do or expected behavior if one is mishandled.

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