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Old 09-17-2008, 10:25 PM   #1
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Hydrogen Generator Build Thread

I installed a Hydrogen Generator in my TJ last weekend and have seen some amazing results. I'm not a scientist just an average joe. I decided to try this just to see if it worked. It did for me. How long will it work? I'm not sure but here's how I built it. Do this at your own risk. I am not a mechanic or any kind of professional car specialist. This is just to document and share what I did to my Jeep. I will be updating this build over the next week. I will get it up as soon as possible. To busy at work to do it at one time. Enjoy.

Many think this is a plot for me to make money. It's not. After all I am showing how I did this for free. All the parts can be purchased at walmart and a hardware store. I am simply a jeep enthusiast that loves tinkering. I spend lot of time on this forum and I wanted to contribute. That's all.

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Old 09-17-2008, 10:27 PM   #2
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The Evidence

Here is the evidence everyone wants. It worked for me. I'm not sure of the long term effects. I hope to document them on this thread.

I filled up after work drove 21.6 miles to an other gas station then filled up again the receipt gave me how many gallons I used.

Here is the reciept showing the time and location where I filled up.


Here is the receipt showing the time I filled up, location and how many gallons I put in. Which is .516 gallons.


Here is a link to google showing the two locations and the miles between them. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=TX-290&daddr=E+Palm+Valley+Blvd%2FUS-79&hl=en&geocode=FRfRzgEdGmEu-g%3BFTvC0QEdUDUu-g&mra=ls&sll=30.524432,-97.634135&sspn=0.004575,0.00927&ie=UTF8&z=11
As you can see I traveled 21.6 miles and used only .516 gallons. Google's estimated time is 25 minutes I took 29 min. That adds up to 44 miles per gallon. Going 60 mph on the highway.

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Old 09-17-2008, 10:41 PM   #3
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Old 09-17-2008, 10:51 PM   #4
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Here is the evidence everyone wants. It worked for me. I'm not sure of the long term effects. I hope to document them on this thread.

I filled up after work drove 21.6 miles to an other gas station then filled up again the receipt gave me how many gallons I used.

Here is the reciept showing the time and location where I filled up.


Here is the receipt showing the time I filled up, location and how many gallons I put in. Which is .516 gallons.


Here is a link to google showing the two locations and the miles between them. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=TX-290&daddr=E+Palm+Valley+Blvd%2FUS-79&hl=en&geocode=FRfRzgEdGmEu-g%3BFTvC0QEdUDUu-g&mra=ls&sll=30.524432,-97.634135&sspn=0.004575,0.00927&ie=UTF8&z=11

As you can see I traveled 21.6 miles and used only .516 gallons. Google's estimated time is 25 minutes I took 29 min. That adds up to 44 miles per gallon. Going 60 mph on the highway.

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Thats 41.8,,,and thats great, which motor do you have, i wanted to try this also but was sceptical, but what if you made it X 3 would it do even better?
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Old 09-17-2008, 11:14 PM   #5
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Parts List

2 Mason jar 1pint size - walmart
2 Plastic mason jar lid - walmart
2 High flow check valve for a fish aquarium - walmart or pet store
6ft Automotive vacuum hose tubing 5/32" - autoparts store
3 - 1/4” Irrigation 90 degree elbows -lowes or Home Depot
8 - 1/4” Irrigation barbed couplings - lowes or home depot
4 - 1/4” Irrigation barbed T couplings - lowes or home depot
1 - anti-siphon aquarium gang valve - Manufactured by Aqua Culture - walmart
¼” small sheet of plexiglass 10” X 5” - lowes or home depot
4 - ¼” steel bolts 1” long - lowes or home depot
4 - steel Washers ¼” - lowes or home depot
4 - ¼” nuts and wing nuts and split washers - lowes or home depot
100' pack of steel wire - lowes or home depot
Red and black 14gauge wire - walmart
1 pack 14-16 butt terminals - walmart
1 pack 14-16 spade terminals - walmart
1 inline fuse holder - walmart
1 10 amp fuse - walmart
1 pack cable ties - lowes or home depot
1 gallon distilled water - walmart
1 box pure backing soda - walmart or grocery store
1ft - 1/4 clear vinyl tubing - lowes or home depot
1 tube of sealer that bonds to plastic components ( the lid and couplings)



Note: there are many extra supplies in this photo because the plans I had asked for them. I did not use all of the parts in my more simplified design.

More coming soon...
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Old 09-17-2008, 11:15 PM   #6
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I want to try this but can't seem to find a write-up with parts and instructions listed that doesn't cost $100.
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Old 09-17-2008, 11:16 PM   #7
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Lol posted before the shopping list came out
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Old 09-17-2008, 11:19 PM   #8
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That really doesn't work. Next time be sure to fill up at the same station on the same pump if you want truly consistent results.
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Old 09-17-2008, 11:22 PM   #9
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That really doesn't work. Next time be sure to fill up at the same station on the same pump if you want truly consistent results.
Do you have one?
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Old 09-17-2008, 11:23 PM   #10
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I used two different stations in order to take the toll highway. I wanted to try to maintain 60 mph as much as possible. I was going to drive the same road the next day with the generator off but after seeing the obvious results. I didn't feel it was necessary.
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Old 09-17-2008, 11:31 PM   #11
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Thank you for having the guts to try it out for yourself.
I hope you get it to work, if it does I might have to try my backup vehicle.
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Old 09-17-2008, 11:32 PM   #12
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I used two different stations in order to take the toll highway. I wanted to try to maintain 60 mph as much as possible. I was going to drive the same road the next day with the generator off but after seeing the obvious results. I didn't feel it was necessary.
he's correct...the same pump at the same station, and get this - the same amount. your filler tube will hold a half gallon...there is no way to insure you completely filled it or filled it to the same level...this could be as simple as the jeep leaning to one side while you are filling it throwing your results off.
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Old 09-17-2008, 11:55 PM   #13
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Run it for a month and get back to us. 21.6 miles tells you absolutely nothing.
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Old 09-18-2008, 01:39 AM   #14
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You won't need a whole month, just run for one FULL tank and you'll see no increase.

I know for I have gave it my best and failed. It doesn't work on Jeeps.
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Old 09-18-2008, 07:11 AM   #15
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even if it were to only get him 20 MPG, that would be awesome... I would kill for anything over 15 MPG at this point...
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