Joe,

That's great!  I should be receiving the 120V ION generators that I ordered from The Electronic Goldmine shortly.  I will build a static applicator with that module and let you know how it goes.  If someone else doesn't step up and order the 12V module from the new source I will do that one as well and then do a comparison between the two units.

Edit:  I just noticed the new source is in Australia...not sure about the shipping charges from down under to Canada...

Edit 2:  My Electronic Goldmine order arrived today!  Super fast shipping to Canada and some really great deals!

I'm making my shopping list of the other parts I will need to make the applicator. :o)

This unit is in Australia at Oatley Electronics $9.00 U.S. $12.00 Au. Shipping and customs charge for 1 unit  to U.S. ???

Model Trains Video will order some test units and then send them out to anyone willing to commit to building a static applicator and reporting back to us how it goes.

If all goes well, the Model Trains will get a supply of these and sell them to anyone in the world at a reasonble fee. We were selling the Electronic Goldmine versions for $21 I think. We'd order these bulk so we would save on shipping and then charge an "anywhere in the world" price that includes shipping.

We use priority shipping methods in the US and slow-boat shipping methods outside the US to keep the shipping prices roughly the same anywhere in the world - that's how we can do that.

Joe,

I'll double up my list of basic supplies for building the 120V version so I will have the goods on hand to build the 12 volt version once the ION generators become available.  I'll have both on hand then and can compare the two.  I'll be happy to video or photo the process for posting here or for use in an issue. Whatever you like.

Well I've done my shopping.

I had to make some on the spot design changes because I could not find a PVC drain tail piece here.  I'll be using 1-1/2" ABS pipe and fittings for my builds instead of PVC.

I have also adopted some of the ideas from the Ztrains article on making the applicator.

I'm building the 120V version and have been shooting video and having Mrs. Blue take photos as the build progresses.

I am going to document the wiring portion of the build very thoroughly with attention to very safe wiring being my main concern.

While I am not concerned myself about building the 120V version I am happy to hear that Joe intends to make the 12V ION generators available again.  I would urge everyone to go the low voltage route rather than playing with AC line voltage.  It's just safer that way.

Back to the shop!

Joe,

Any word on the status on the 12V negative ion generator units MTV was going to order from Oatley?

Mike

Good evening,

Have you gotten enough "takers" for your building and testing of the "new" ion generators?

I've successfully built one (12v) from the Electronic Goldmine and am willing to build another, if you're still looking for volunteers.

Regards from Akron, OH

Tim Moran

They have two models - we got one and the results have been inconclusive, so we've ordered two more - one of each.

Tim, if you're game, once we get them, I'll send them along and you can report back how it goes. Does that work? Take a few photos and we'll put together a little report in the magazine.

I'm guessing the generators will be here early August, and then we'll forward them on to you. Use the contact us form to send us your address.

Joe,

Those terms are agreeable. Thanks for letting me "beta" test these!

I've sent a off-list message with mailing info.

Regards,

Tim

First I have to apologize for the terrible delay in reporting my findings!  Back in early July I sustained an injury to my neck/spine that made it impossible for me to work with my hands.  Sitting and working was not an option as the muscles in my neck and shoulders would begin to spasm immediately.

After many visits to therapists and much time spent with an ice pack I can spend some time at the computer and the work bench again.  I still can not sit and work for long periods of time but I was able to complete a static grass applicator based on the 12 Volt ION generator from Oatley Electronics.

To make a long story short, the ION generator worked great.  I think this static grass applicator may be more powerful than the 120 Volt version I built with the ION Generator from The Electronic Goldmine.

More information, pictures and video of the results will be coming either in a future issue of MRH or here on the forum.

For now, be assured the 12 Volt negative ION generators from Oatley will work for the static grass applicator project.

Again, my apologies to Joe and the Staff at MRH for the delay.