Originally Posted by
Mike C
Wires are backwards. The turnbuckle(annode) is connected to the positive terminal, do not let the lead touch the simple green unless you have the turbuckle attached to another piece if titanium. The cathode(negative)is submersed in the simple green. 81 volts will give you a purple color, 63 volts is a gold color.
Hideeho
I understand the wire attached to the turnbuckle can not touch the liquid, but what about the wire at the bottom? should I just strip off some insulation & drop the wire to the bottom of the cup? should I attach the wire to another metal (brass?, aluminum?) & drop that into the liquid? How & how much does the size & placement of the cathode effect the process? Is there any difference in the results between simple green, baking soda, & borax?
I am planning to use a large plastic cup with a brass rod down 1 side attached to the negative of 10 9v batteries (trying for red/magenta) in simple green. Hopefully I will have time this weekend to try it out.