solar711

I once did the experiment, and well, things do happen. We have 50 Hz AC, and what is observed is formation of bubbles at both electrodes. I did the electrolysis with copper electrodes in NaCl. At both sides there were bubbles, and both electrodes are corroded. The bubbles are hydrogen gas.

 

I also did the experiment with carbon electrodes and with 220 V AC (VERY DANGEROUS!!!!), using a very dilute solution of NaCl. The effect of that is formation of gas, and sometimes ignition of gas bubbles under water, near the electrodes. I slowly increased the concentration of NaCl, and at a certain point, I got a nice continuous stream of gas, with sparks of miniature explosions every few tenths of a second. These sparks most likely are due to ignition of gas mixed of H2 and Cl2 and/or H2 and O2. Using too high a concentration of NaCl makes the reaction too vigorous and quite hot.

 

I strongly discourage someone else to repeat this, unless you are really experienced with working with high voltages in wet environments. This experiment is DANGEROUS, due to severe electrical shock risks. You cannot say I did not warn you!

 

i figure its because the room tempurature needs to be wayyyy below zero degrees celcius.

 

 

i figure its because the room tempurature needs to be wayyyy below zero degrees celcius.

^^^^ i mean the reason you are getting miniature explosions is due to the tempurature of the HHO aka browns gas (oxyhydrogen)

 

youd might wanna try and remove the oxygen and just store the hydrogen ( making HHO just hdrogen) you would not get any explosions.

 

this is just my look on it so far. i could be wrong.