Initial Electrolysis Test with a 12VDC Neon Sign Transformer

I conduct an initial test with a sign transformer and get disappointed with the results.





I have two ideas on how to proceed

1. Adjust the plate gap closer, probably 1 millimeter apart.

2. Add capacitance to the circuit in some way.

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Basic Electronic Soldering Kit

I spend a moment talking about what you would need for a basic electronic soldering kit.



The basic list is:

• Electronic Soldering Station(Elenco is fine for a beginner)
  
• distilled water(for the sponge)
  
• Heat Sink
  
• scraper and brush set
  
• Third hand magnifying and clamp set
  
• rosin core solder
  
• rosin
  

Some Test Recording Equipment

I ramble on a bit about some of the test equipment I use and would recommend for anyone wishing to record their tests and experiments.



In short, a camera, a tripod and a battery charger with rechargable batteries are all essientiel to recording experiments.

Light Dimmer Switch as 12 Volt Reostat: Failure

I tried and tried, but just couldn't get the darn dimmer switch to work. Conclude for yourself in this video clip.



It just shows how much I have to learn about electronics. I can only assume that there's stuff in the switch that works at 120 volts AC, but won't work at 12 volts DC.

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