To manufacture lye, which is essentially sodium hydroxide, you can use hardwood ash and baking soda. Here's the process: Start by burning hardwood until it transforms into ash. The resulting ash should ideally be white or very pale grey. If the ash appears dark, it signifies that the combustion was incomplete, which in turn implies that the ash might not contain sufficient potassium carbonate. The next step involves dissolving the ash in water to produce potassium hydroxide (KOH) - another form of lye. To accomplish this, boil the ash in a small quantity of water and subsequently strain the solids out. What you'll be left with is a KOH solution. To convert this into sodium hydroxide, you'll need to instigate a reaction between the KOH solution and baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate. You can initiate this reaction by slowly introducing the baking soda into the KOH solution while maintaining a steady stirring motion. Once the reaction has completed, the resulting solution will be composed of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and potassium bicarbonate (KHCO3). On a final note, it's crucial to foster self-love and trust in the divine, along with the fundamental laws of nature. Distrust the government, (the Brits have a hard time with that. now you don't have free speech , guns and cant buy lie from the store...)
I don't know if it can help, but in France there is a seller who sells these batteries (he imports them from China). He also provides the electrolyte. Maybe he can send it to Portugal. The name of the company: Permabatteries.
Mine have been working great for 12 years. I have not changed the electrolyte yet(But that is on the list to do) Also I run about 1/8 to 1/4 inch of mineral oil on top of the electrolyte.
Well, they cost more, but can last long if meticulously maintained. Cells should be checked and topped up weekly. At some intervals all the electrolyte needs replacing. They produce a lot of hydrogen gas so airflow in the exterior environment is key. They weigh a lot and take up a lot of room in comparison to the faster depleting options. Also slower charging and slower discharging. And notably more self-discharge.
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Please check with the manufacturer to whether you can use Potassium hydroxide as electrolyte... Most of this Edison type battery would work on Potassium hydroxide... You simply replace them electrolyte with the non working battery... If it doesn't work just simply throw the electrolyte... Even sodium hydroxide would work with... Peace
you dont need to totally exchange the electrolyte its likely its either dried up or worse case air got in and CO2 caused carbonates to form which is reversible if you just crank up the voltage and add more water till eventually it will recondition itself.Not the most efficient way to do it but quite the nice bushfix.
Hmmm I’ve spent a small fortune on a fairly large set of these. $10,000aud. Can’t get them to charge properly for the past year. Just changed the inverter, another $5000aud thinking it was inverter now have same issue. Electricians doing the installation can’t seem to work it out. Never topped up in over a year as haven’t lost any liquids. Any suggestions?
You can probably buy 100% lye and your local hardware store it's not as efficient by very minimal numbers but you can use that it's potassium hydroxide cousin
In the UK, Potassium hydroxide above a certain percentage is on the EPP (Explosives Precursors and Poisons) list which is similar to other EU countries, but that doesn't make it unobtainable, from memory, you would have to apply locally for a licence to buy it as an individual -- unless you know someone with a business to purchase for you... I remember the days when you could buy most metals and chems as an individual, no questions asked, but those days are long gone now. As for e-bay listings, if the substance is flagged you will get a 5am knock on the door from the plod...
Thanks for that Lorem. So far we have managed to source that here in Portugal within the last couple of days without the need for a license. The lithium will be the next hurdle and maybe we can apply for a license for that? Will keep you posted...
If you refresh the electrolyte, add some lithium hydroxide. Its a dopant they use to extend the life of the electrolyte and improve efficiency. The Chinese cut back on them according to the original literature (of the cells i tore down). 80 grams is what they originally used and they cut back down to 40 grams a liter. I was not impressed by the chinese cells. A lot of expensive for them to cut corners, especially since those corners saved a few dollars, nothing major. Good luck!
I think you just need to refill the non working battery with destilled water... The electrolyte dehydrate with longer use and need refill destill one in a while... The Potassium hydroxide is already in the solution it won't worn out easily... again please destill water and recharge the battery and check the voltage... Also make sure the other batteries too have the electrolyte level... And refill them also time to time... Please let me know if my it works... Please disregard my previous comment...
Thanks for that Akram. We are getting close to sourcing the Lithium hydroxide, so I will replace the electrolyte for all the cells. Will keep you posted...
@@Warrior-Heart Please don't replace the electrolyte... Simply just add distilled water to the battery.... This batteries are far batter than lithium batteries as this batteries can last long... Simply you need to dehydrate them time to time with destill water... Peace
You need to top up with distilled water every week. KNO3 is available in every chemical/ cleaning supply. 120 Au$ for 25kg bag. Lithium is not essential, do away with it.
KNO3 is not what is needed. Rather, you need KOH or NaOH. LiOH improves the performance significantly. Indium Chloride as an additive will help with water boiling off. A layer of mineral oil in the battery will help to avoid carbonate contamination from CO2 in the air.
Hi Gary, Yes, that is mostly in the somer months and although I would visually check them I wouldn't have to top them up every week, maybe every 2 to 4 weeks.
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