LM317T Voltage Regulator with Pass Transistor

This is the introduction of the "Trinity Screw Cell". Important Disclaimer!! This is a work in progress. I am still identifying issues and working out solutions. This is NOT the 'hey, I finally found the cure to all HHO problems' solution. ===== This is 3 Screw Cell cartridges wired in series. 12.5 VDC applied to entire assembly. Voltage drop of about 4.166 VDC across each cell. Total amps is currently about 7.5 after the cell pack had been warmed up for about 15 minutes. I am looking to increase the amperage to about 20 amps total draw. The intent of wiring 3 cells in series is an attempt to manage heat distribution more effectively without the use of a PWM or other current/voltage controller. Please note that I may go back to a parallel arrangement of these three or more cells once I have acquired some sort of Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) controller or other device to manage the current flowing within this circuit. This current configuration is set up for unrestricted brute force using only 12VDC automotive system as the voltage and current regulators without a PWM.



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