I am currently using a neon generator: 7500V @30ma. The voltage lead to ground is separated by 1/4" of glass with approximately a 22" perimeter (8"x8"x1/4" glass with room for the stand). Around the perimeter, the electrons have approximately 2" total to travel from lead to gnd. It works very well, but I was wondering if there is a way to calculate the ideal distance to make the arcing create the most amount of ozone. Or better yet, the most efficient way to create the ozone. Any Ideas? It really does help keep my hockey equipment inside of the house by ridding it of that horrid smell.
PS, I may repost this later in the electrical section to see if anyone there has some nice ideas.
2007-04-13 15:11:37 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Any thoughts on O3 generation is welcome.
2007-04-13 16:23:00 · update #1
Yes Warren914, o3 is a very dangerous ion. However, if you felt light headed, then there was likely damage done to your lungs. Because the law of conservation says that there is still plenty of oxygen for you to breathe. Therefore the o3 most likely damaged your lungs and compromised your lungs efficiency. Be careful!!! This is not child science!
I use my o3 generator to clean my hockey equipment in a closet. (the pads/gloves, etc can get quite ripe!!!)
2007-04-15 15:21:10 · update #2
I made a Jacobs Ladder with a furnace ignition transformer. After running it for an hour or so with the windows and doors closed I started to feel lightheaded. Ozone is considered a pollutant and can create breathing and other problems. At work it seems to cause rubber cords and seals to rot much more quickly.
2007-04-15 01:06:42 · answer #1 · answered by Warren914 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are commercial ozonisers available whose details can be got from the web.
2007-04-14 02:06:07 · answer #2 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋