Peter Daysh Davey Water Heater Query

[Slovenia]

Thanks

Thanks for the information. Good idea.

Do you understand your service panel?
What breaker works what circuit??
Pick a week one [10 amps would be nice]
And run the rig off that circuit [nothing else]


Or dedicate a breaker and set up a 5 amp to start,there cheap at most hardware stores!

Chet

[Core]

Ideas

I wasn't able to get the 1.725 mm gap to work for me, so I chickened out and went with the European 2.1mm gap instead to start with. I just couldn't get a clear gap between the can and the ring with the 1.725mm gap. That 1.725mm gap is murder for sure. Does anyone have any ideas??

That gap is tight, I noticed on mine that amps ran higher with a smaller gap. I also noticed visually that higher amps did not translate into more steam.

In your case I would go to your local Home Depot and purchase some nylon washers. From here you can file the washers down to 1.725mm. Then carefully cut the nylon washer into small segments. With the washers cut into small segments divide the ring into quadrants. Using a good adhesive attach them on to the inside of the ring. Let them dry. Note: Nylon washers are EZ to cut and file. Cut them small enough to not interfere with the 'curve' of the ring. As an example make the width of the nylon washer 2mm and the length the width of the ring.

Also build a safety whip like I did. Place the fuse on the 'Hot' leg. Verify the hot leg on the outlet. These fuses have a time delay like a breaker in a panel box, so they can take a small surge. As you saw I was using 10 amp fuses.

In my case I have dedicated outlets going to my workbench so there was no chance of overloading the wire back to the panel. Try to use a dedicated outlet or shut appliances to prevent overload.

Everything I mentioned is general safety, keep in mind there are people who run miles of Christmas lights on one 15 amp breaker, that also does there refrigerator, with 18 gauge cord.

Just an idea.

-Core

[RAMSET]

Know your panel?

Do you understand your service panel?
What breaker works what circuit??
Pick a week one [10 amps would be nice]
And run the rig off that circuit [nothing else]


Or dedicate a breaker and set up a 5 amp to start,there cheap at most hardware stores!

Chet

[Slovenia]

Thanks!!

Great Idea!! Thanks!!

Just try it out side with an extension cord if your nervous
Like anything else ,the first time is the scariest!!
Fire it up from 25ft away and then sneak up on it!!
Don't have anybody around [distractions]!

You'll see !!
Chet

[Slovenia]

Language Barrier Applies

You may be right. The language barrier had been a negative. Google Translate is the only Serbian translate provider I know and they aren't getting it that good most of the time. There are many other services but most of them don't translate Serbian.

I need to show Mr. "C" some pictures so he'll stay with me a little longer.

BTW - My interpretation of the PDF, regarding the length of the can, was that if you didn't have the right length can you needed to thin the can out more?

-Core

[RAMSET]

You cant get shocked [with proper precautions

Just try it out side with an extension cord if your nervous
Like anything else ,the first time is the scariest!!
Fire it up from 25ft away and then sneak up on it!!
Don't have anybody around [distractions]!

You'll see !!
Chet

[Slovenia]

Ground Wire

I still need to add my ground wire so I don't get electrocuted on the first attempt at experimenting with this device.

[Slovenia]

I wasn't able to get the 1.725 mm gap to work for me, so I chickened out and went with the European 2.1mm gap instead to start with. I just couldn't get a clear gap between the can and the ring with the 1.725mm gap. That 1.725mm gap is murder for sure. Does anyone have any ideas??

WOW I see your adding more pics...Looks like you have the Gap nailed!!

[Slovenia]

Almost There

I have two things left to do. I need to glue my pop cans together and also to secure my ring to my slotted threaded rod and I'll be ready to take the plunge. I don't know why but I'm sweating this one.

MONEY SHOT HAS TO BE CLOSE "S"!!
Looks like your almost ready??

Do you feel like a Mad scientist??

After all you are the Guy with a beer can in fish bowl hooked up to The
House Mains??

Cool stuff!!

Do they have a face for envy over here??
Thanks
Chet

WOW I see your adding more pics...Looks like you have the Gap nailed!!

[Slovenia]

Memory

They only let you use so much memory and I like to share a lot of stuff.

Why not direct upload like I did?

[Slovenia]

Not A Race

I know it's not a race but I felt like I was traveling in reverse and was frustrated with myself. Murphy's Law has applied several times in this exercise.

Nah.. its not a race, take your time. If anything I found out that the SS cups are not the best material to work with. I have some thin brass tubes that I will hybrid off of Davey's original patent. My only saving grace is that my device was designed with the concept that the SS cups would need to be replaced and outfitted with something different.

BTW - My interpretation of the PDF, regarding the length of the can, was that if you didn't have the right length can you needed to thin the can out more?

-Core

[Core]

Hi Chet,

......I wanted something for show like Core even if I didn't have it up to spec. Core is leaving me in the dust and I want to catch up.....

Best Regards,
Slovenia

Nah.. its not a race, take your time. If anything I found out that the SS cups are not the best material to work with. I have some thin brass tubes that I will hybrid off of Davey's original patent. My only saving grace is that my device was designed with the concept that the SS cups would need to be replaced and outfitted with something different.

BTW - My interpretation of the PDF, regarding the length of the can, was that if you didn't have the right length can you needed to thin the can out more?

-Core

[RAMSET]

This forum "Charges an account for uploads??

MONEY SHOT HAS TO BE CLOSE "S"!!
Looks like your almost ready??

Do you feel like a Mad scientist??

After all you are the Guy with a beer can in fish bowl hooked up to The
House Mains??

Cool stuff!!

Do they have a face for envy over here??
Thanks
Chet

WOW I see your adding more pics...Looks like you have the Gap nailed!!

[TEKTRON]

I have a bunch of pics to share but image uploading program, tinypics, is not letting me upload them to the net. I don't know what's up with that but I need to find a different service I guess. I've tried about 15 times today and quite a few yesterday without success at uploading pics.

Why not direct upload like I did?

[Slovenia]

Latest Pics

Attention:
Once I fire this boiler, I'll take it apart and take individual pics of the separate parts for you in case you want to replicate my build method.


#1) Top View (Shows Ring Gap)


#2) Top View (Shows Ring Gap)


#3) Base


#4) Top View (Ring & Ring Support Bolt)


#5) Side View (Shows Can Support & Ring)