subject: Pros and Cons of a Hydrogen Gas Saver [print this page] Hydrogen gas savers seem to offer many positives: increased fuel efficiency and cleaner emissions. However, there must be some downside to it, as nothing ever comes for free. Indeed, to some, this may seem too good to be true. So, what are the pros and cons of hydrogen gas savers?
Ease of Use
The hydrogen gas saver is a mechanically simple device, and its only "fuel" is one of the most abundant and inexpensive substances on earth, next to air (which is one of the few things that costs nothing at all). The downside, and one of the tougher parts of installation, is the challenge of properly connecting the HHO supply to the engine proper in the correct way.
Since there are many different engine configurations, there is no set say of mixing the HHO gas with the conventional gas fuel; you must consult a company or service provider with experience in fuel systems to determine how to go about adapting your specific car to the hydrogen generator.
Ease of Maintenance
The hydrogen gas saver requires relatively little maintenance, though if tap water is used (and there is little reason not to) there may be some buildup of deposits over time. Such can be cleaned by simple flushing and washing procedures. For operation in very cold weather in which there is a danger of the stored water freezing, you can add alcohol into the water, though this may require changing the electric current applied for optimal performance. In the future, heating devices to ensure that the water does not freeze will become available.
Powering the Generator
Of course, you can easily get hydrogen from water, but not at zero cost: you must supply the hydrogen generator with power from either the alternator or battery. There is no way to get around the fact that this device will feed from your car's electrical system, and drain some other part of your car to power itself. This device must, after all, obey the laws of thermodynamics!
Safety
There is a certain amount of inherent danger in the production of hydrogen, a flammable gas; however, these risks are mitigated by the fact that the hydrogen produced by the generator is used as quickly as it is produced and therefore does not build up in large quantities (this is an advantage of the hydrogen saver over a hydrogen tank powered car). The main danger of explosion comes from the possibility of backflow of HHO gas back into the generator, a risk which can be limited by the use of a flashback arrestor.
So, Why Hasn't Everyone Else Adapted their Car?
This may seem like magic to you -- and this may answer the question above in some cases. Some people tend to be skeptical of such seemingly outlandish claims as "you can run your car on water," which can easily sound too good to be true. Others may simply be hesitant to install unconventional components into their car's engine. Still others simply may not have heard about it, since this idea still remains "underground" to an extent, so to speak.
Conclusions
Only you can decide whether or not to install a hydrogen gas saver in your car. A certain amount of work and dedication is required to achieve a safe and efficient hydrogen generator, much as it is in every area of life. The above information has been presented as a guide to you, so that you can make an informed decision.
