Once upon a time in Russian fairy tales the concept of “dead” and “living” water appeared. The first heroes washed the wounds received, and several sips of the second revived the person. You can believe the legends or not trust them, but scientists have learned how to get these magical fluids. The process was called electrolysis. As a result of the action of an electric current on ordinary water, "living" and "dead water" are obtained. The device with your own hands is easily made from improvised materials.
The essence of a unique disinfection, or a little chemistry
To begin with, two metal plates are lowered into a container of water, each of which is connected to one of the contacts of the battery. When such a circuit is closed, electricity appears in it, and the process of electron motion begins in the liquid. An acidic medium is formed near the anode plate, and alkaline near the cathode plate. After disconnecting the device from the current, everything mixes up, returning to its normal state, water again becomes an ordinary liquid.
During the electrolytic reaction, the formation of several substances occurs, among which:
- oxygen, acid and ozone;
- chlorine and hydrogen peroxide;
- nitrogen and hydrogen.
Where did all these substances come from? It is known that water is a universal natural solvent, to the influence of which neither liquids, nor gases, nor minerals can resist. As a result of electrolysis, a change in molecular bonds occurs. The activated solution becomes softer and more transparent than the original. The oxidizing agents produced from the water itself disinfect the liquid and return to their previous state, having completed their task.
What are called the terms "living" and "dead water"? The device, made with your own hands, will help not only to show children an interesting experience. Science has proven the disinfecting and healing properties of these fluids.
Composition and features of "fabulous" liquids
The very first apparatus for the preparation of "living" and "dead" water with their own hands for industrial purposes was designed by workers of one of the boreholes in the USSR. They accidentally discovered the healing properties of such a liquid. After washing it with the workers, burns and cuts on the skin healed, drinking water inside increased the general tone and performance of people. Medicine became interested in the phenomenon, but the use of activators was not widespread.
It turned out that the “living” fraction has a slightly alkaline environment and is a strong biostimulant. The seeds of plants processed by it give stronger shoots and a rich harvest. Ingestion strengthens the human immune system, improves digestion. The effect of such water on aging processes and the growth of cancers has been noticed.
“Dead” water has a slightly acidic composition and is a strong disinfectant and sterilizing agent. This fraction smells slightly acid and has a weak astringent taste. This liquid perfectly treats colds by rinsing. It reduces pressure, soothes joint pain, relieves insomnia.
How to make a device of "living" and "dead" water with your own hands
The simplest device for direct electrolysis is assembled from the following parts:
- glass liter container;
- two rectangular pieces of food stainless steel (145 mm by 40 mm);
- diode bridge ;
- two pieces of power wire;
- plug;
- bag made of denim or canvas ;
- plastic circle with holes.
The edge of each strip is bent at an angle of 90 degrees (10 mm). On the bent parts, 2 holes for bolts are drilled. On one of the electrodes between the mounting holes make another (larger) for the installation of the diode.
Instrument assembly procedure
The apparatus of "living" and "dead" water with their own hands is mounted in the following sequence. The electrodes are placed on the lid and fixed with bolts. The metal strips should be parallel to each other. The diode is screwed into the corresponding hole and connected to the upper terminal of the wiring. A wire is also soldered to the second electrode. Both conclusions close on the switch.
A bag made of tarpaulin is put on an anode plate with a diode to collect “dead” water. Immediately after turning off the current from this cover, you need to quickly pour the liquid into a separate vessel. Around the negative electrode, a concentrate of "living" water is formed.
A fabric bag is used as a separation membrane. It prevents the solution from mixing after a power outage. The diode serves as a “rectifier” of alternating current from the network.
The machine for the manufacture of "living" and "dead" water with your own hands is ready. It remains to fill the jar and pouch with ordinary liquid from the tap and plug in the plug.
How long can living and dead water maintain their qualities?
The do-it-yourself device (photo shows this) is assembled and connected to power. The reaction should last about 5 minutes until the jars are slightly heated. During this time, it is necessary to prepare two vessels for transfusion of the obtained fractions. Immediately after turning off the current, the electrodes are neatly removed from the vessel with the tarpaulin cover. “Dead” water is poured from the bag into one tank, and “living” (remaining in the main bank) - into another.
If you hesitate and leave both liquids in the original container, the reaction will very quickly occur in the reverse order, and all the released components will mix. Water will remain activated, disinfected and healthy, but it will lose the exclusive properties that the living and dead water apparatus gave it. With your own hands, you can spoil the whole thing, and you have to start the process again.
Shelf life is as follows:
- acid liquid ("dead") is stored for up to two weeks;
- alkaline (“living”) must be consumed within a few hours, as it quickly loses its healing qualities.
Is it possible to install a conventional stainless steel for the anode and cathode
Making the apparatus of "living" and "dead" water with your own hands, it is important to use food grade steel, purified from all kinds of impurities. It is proved that under the influence of electricity during the reaction, heavy metal molecules are released. Water saturated with ions of nickel and chromium, molybdenum and iron, vanadium and others becomes not just harmful, but poisonous. It can not be used for drinking.
That is why for the cathode and anode in such a device take food stainless steel.