Comparing Brown Particulate from Three Tests

I compare the brown particuulate from three different tests and make observations from them.



The Sodium Hydroxide and distilled water produces the least amount of brown particulate.

The Sodium Hydroxide and softened water produces more brown, in addition it is slightly darker brown, and there are clear crystel flakes in the particulate.

The Baking Soda and distilled, mineralized water has the largest accumulation of brown particulate.

Electrolyte Test Using CLR in Distilled Water

A YouTube viewer asked me about using CLR as an electrolyte and I didn't know the answer. This video clip is the result.



I observed a large amount of fine foam that formed during the test. For this reason I determined that CLR is not suitable as an electrolyte by itself.

Electrolysis Test of Vinegar in Distilled Water

I conduct a series of tests to determine the suitability of vinegar as an electrolyte in distilled water.



I determine that vinegar is too diluted to be useful as an electrolyte for hydroxy production by itself.

Nusery Brand Distilled Mineralized Water Test

So this morning I'm off to Walgreen's to get some distilled water so I can do some electrolyte observation tests. Of course when I get there I find out the old trusty distilled water has been replaced by the Nursery brand distilled mineralized water.

Now I need distilled water for my tests, but don't feel like chasing all over town for some H2O. I figure, what the heck, and buy a couple of gallons just to see what happens.

This video is the benchmark test just to see what happens when I use it as is, without any electrolyte.



The result is it just barely produces any hydroxy, so I'll take a chance on it today.

Brown Scum Test with Plumber's Silicone Grease

I conduct a brown scum test using a daub of plumber's silicone grease to observe the brown and scum formation during hydroxy electrolysis.



I conclude plumber's silicone grease does not contribute to the formation of scum and may not contribute to the formation of brown particulate.

A side observation is that the grease is unaffected by temperatures of 150F.

Video #08-022, Sodium Hydroxide in Distilled Water Test

I tested sodium hydroxide (NaOH) in distilled water to observe the formation of brown and scum.




What I observed is the formation of brown is slight while no scum formed to impede the popping of bubbles.