The Natural Philosopher wrote:
John Rumm wrote:

The Limebeater modifies the physical
composition of the ions but no chemical reaction takes place."


Gosh. I wonder what it is that is meant by something that alters the
phsyical composition without a chemical reacxtion taking place?

Since taht is precisely what a chemical reaction IS.

Begs the question what pH water do you need to work as a suitable
electrolyte?

Electrolysis works at any PH exccept totally neutral. It just requres
ions of some sort.

Even ultrapure water at any PH has some ions - it decomposes spontaneously
into H+ and OH- ions, at some rate.
(not practically usable for electrolysis)