I've got to add my two cents: I wouldn't operate before I would consider
the use of hydrogen around RF. Just had to say it.
At 08:51 AM 1/7/97 -0600, Kevin Muenzler wrote:
>On Monday, January 06, 1997 8:12 PM, jim larsen[SMTP:jlarsen@pacifier.com]
wrote:
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>>Does anyone know of a low cost hydrogen generator capable of filling a four
>>foot balloon. If such a device is not available, ideas on making one?
>>Desperately trying to escape a large helium tank. 73 Jim K7GE
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>Jim,
>You can generate a large amount of Hydrogen quickly by electrolysis
>if water. The problem is venting it off and pressurizing it into
>some sort of container in a PURE form. Hydrogen mixed with air
>(Oxygen) is EXTREMELY EXPLOSIVE! So, my advice is that unless you
>have the facilities to handle Hydrogen production and storage DON'T
>DO IT. Helium is very cheap if you go to a welding supply company.
>You can rent a small cylinder for Helium for a few dollars. You
>will, of course, have to buy the Helium.
>
>Kevin, WB5RUE
>
>I am Voltohm of Borg! Resistance is E/I, Power is EI, you will
>be attenuated!
>
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