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To clarify, the SS plate is 3 by 6 by 1/8 sealed to the top would be a 3 by 6 by 1/8 piece of UHMW making a 6 by 6 by 1/8 combined plate - top is UHMW and bottom is SS. This together will slide into the cut slot that normally would hold a 6 by 6 by 1/8 SS plate. This is what I mean by sealed to the top - top of each plate so that no water can go around the SS part of it. The SS that would be in the bath would be the same at 3 inch height. See what I am getting at. Each plate is still separated 1/8 inch because it slides into precut slots.

I am about to build a Bob Boyce type cell and am trying to see what differences people have experienced. Prior to this I have only worked 304 both with additives in water and without, and both seem to have little effect on the SS, but if in long term use there might be a noticeable difference.

Because of cost I am looking for modifications in the Boyce cell that will not effect output from the norm. One thing is that Bob uses a 6 by 6 by 1/8 plate but only half is submerged - OK - what are your thoughts on making the plates 6 by 3 by 1/8 and sealing the remaining 3 inch top of the plate to make a water tight seal with a piece of the same material that  is used for the slots on the sides. The material is high density plastic called UHMW. This would put the same Sq Inch below and into the bath, and it would effectively cut cost by 50% - all these plates are neutral plates so I am curious as to operational opinions.

Hate to waste the money on this idea unless there is a strong opinion that it may work. If you think so then why and if you think not then please explain.

As always I appreciate your comments.

Just a question that I would like to pose to see what everyone thinks.....

The type of stainless you use may also depend on which method you are pursuing. Bob Boyce says 316L is what he uses and Stanley Meyer used 304. There are differences between the two type of stainless and from my viewpoint Bob's method of HHO generation uses KOH in his electrolytic bath thus he uses a type of stainless that is much higher in corrosion resistance. Perhaps this level of corrosion resistance is not needed if using the Meyer method, or just plain water without any additives.

Does 316/316L conduct electricity better or worse than 304/304L?

If cost is a factor then 304 is more economical.

What is your opinion and what facts can back it up?

If possible I plan on getting one of these devices when I get to the point of automobile engines. I wish they had an item that would do timing adjustment on small engines as I would like to get these working on hydrogen alone. I think this would be a great learning experience that would create more knowledge to tackle many of the problems associated with the use of hydrogen in larger engines. At any rate I am beginning small.

I think I would prefer many monitors while in the experimental stages while operating any type of timing control.

Here is the auction number and item he is referencing #180256620660