Thistle tube height when setting up gas generator

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The correct setup for a gas generator involves precise positioning of the thistle tube and the other tube to ensure effective gas generation. The thistle tube should be positioned above the liquid level to allow gas to escape freely, while the other tube's placement can vary depending on the design. A thistle tube with a tap is recommended for better control over gas generation. The diameter of the thistle tube and the viscosity of the liquid significantly influence gas flow and pressure dynamics.

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For a gas generator like this, I have seen diagrams of the thistle tube in the water, below the other tube or above it, where is it meant to be?

Also, where is the other tube meant to be because I have seen it in multiple positions.

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Doesn't look to me like a proper gas generator at all, more like a general idea of one. I would prefer the thistle tube with a tap, otherwise the control over the gas generation is very difficult. If you immerse the end of the thistle tube the gas will not escape through it once the liquid delivered through the thistle tube ends, but a lot depends on the thistle tube diameter and the viscosity of the liquid added. Exact levels of the tubes should be such that the pressure is high enough to force the gas out.

Reliable and safe lab gas generator is a https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kipp's_apparatus
 
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I see thank you
 

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