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Re: Analize this article please, It is too good to be true,
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| Anthony Matonak 2005-12-21, 6:21 am |
| Seethis Pass wrote:
> Here are some of the statements from the URL below.
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> Basically, the existing system includes a metal rod embedded in the
> tree, a grounding rod driven into the ground, and the connecting
> circuitry, which filters and boosts the power output sufficient to
> charge a battery. In its current experimental configuration, the
> demonstration system produces 2.1 volts, enough to continuously
> maintain a full charge in a nickel cadmium battery attached to an LED
> light.
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Try looking for "potato clock". A couple of pieces of metal stuck in
a potato (or piece of fruit) is enough to power an LCD clock. You
can also look for plans for making batteries out of coins. The basic
concept is that any two dissimilar metals and an electrolyte can make
a battery. If you look back several months in this very newsgroup
you'll find plans for making batteries by dumping different types
of cars in the ocean and hooking cables to them.
Nothing revolutionary about basic chemistry.
Anthony
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| Anthony Matonak 2005-12-21, 9:21 am |
| Seethis Pass wrote:
> On Wed, 21 Dec 2005 01:28:42 -0800, Anthony Matonak
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> Is his claim correct as to wheather the voltage can be filtered and
> coupled to do work?
I didn't read the website so I don't know what kind of snake oil
he's selling but it's a simple battery. Batteries produce DC so
there isn't any "filtering" required and it can certainly do work,
just like any other kind of battery and with the same limits.
Anthony
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