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CodyClassB
Explorer II
Jan 03, 2014

Living with battery (to power TV, fans and charge phones)

I've been thinking about getting a portable generator. After carefully reviewing my power needs, I think I will be fine with a good battery supply . We have a TV (20 inches) and 2 small fans which ...
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pianotuna
Nomad III
Jan 13, 2014
Hi Gene,

It is not heating which causes the water to disappear. It is electrolysis, i.e. the splitting of water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen. This is referred to as the "gassing voltage" and it is temperature dependent. The colder it is the higher the voltage needs to be to cause gassing.

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