| A cell is being tested for unit charge value. The surface voltmeter is displaying 2,134 volts. This value can reach as high as 12,000 volts or greater. Photo: Pesn.com |
After further researching a Joe cell’s unit charge, I have uncovered a few additional characteristics that a Joe cell possesses. I previously stated that the unit charge in a Joe cell will typically reach between 300 and 3,000 volts when the cell is supplied with a 24 volt input.
I would like to update that the typical charge value as now being between 3,000 and 12,000 volts when supplied with a 12 volt input. When humidity and temperature are favorable, a cell with a 12 volt input can reach 12,000 volts or more in 30 minutes.
Unit charge depends on electrically charged bubbles ascending to the water’s surface where they then burst and give up their charge. No charge is delivered if bubbles do not reach the surface. I arrived at this conclusion by placing a layer of mineral oil atop the cell water. Floating oil forms a seal which blocks the rising bubbles from reaching the surface.
Unit charge depends on electrically charged bubbles ascending to the water’s surface where they then burst and give up their charge. No charge is delivered if bubbles do not reach the surface. I arrived at this conclusion by placing a layer of mineral oil atop the cell water. Floating oil forms a seal which blocks the rising bubbles from reaching the surface.