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EdCaffreyMS
08-15-2008, 11:12 PM
I've found several sources, mostly of the flake variety, and even ordered some from the source recommended by Smack.....but its been two weeks and I haven't seen it, nor will they answer emails.

Thought this might be the right place to ask for advice.... Is Potassium Hydroxide what I should be using? Recommended source(s)? Or, should I be using something else? I appreciate any advice you can offer!

I'm on my second generation booster. Tried the Water4Gas first, and it did increase mileage, but have since built the Smack's unit. I expected the Potassium Hydroxide to be here, but it looks like they took my money and ripped me off.

Painless
08-15-2008, 11:16 PM
Potassium Hydroxide is definitely the catalyst to use, I get mine from http://www.cosmeticgrade.com/, although it seems that they don't have any at the moment.

EdCaffreyMS
08-18-2008, 01:20 PM
Thanks very much! I just purchased 10lbs of Potassium Hydroxide off Ebay. I know that's a lot, but sooner or later, I expect to have a booster on all the rigs we own, and I assume it won't go bad on the shelf. :)

jthiani
08-21-2008, 12:14 AM
Heres a good place to buy sodium hydroxide in the usa
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=146450-331-HD-CRY&detail=&lpage=none

redneckgearhead34
08-26-2008, 12:41 PM
Thanks very much! I just purchased 10lbs of Potassium Hydroxide off Ebay. I know that's a lot, but sooner or later, I expect to have a booster on all the rigs we own, and I assume it won't go bad on the shelf. :)

what are these boosters you speak of?

scrode
08-26-2008, 01:09 PM
booster= hho generator

it boosts mpg

hydrogenfuelgarage
09-13-2008, 08:47 AM
We will sell it in smaller quantities if you are looking for it again. I know it is hard to find. You can check us out at hydrogenfuelgarage.com (http://hydrogenfuelgarage.com)

Thanks

hydrotinkerer
09-13-2008, 11:04 AM
I've found several sources, mostly of the flake variety, and even ordered some from the source recommended by Smack.....but its been two weeks and I haven't seen it, nor will they answer emails.

Thought this might be the right place to ask for advice.... Is Potassium Hydroxide what I should be using? Recommended source(s)? Or, should I be using something else? I appreciate any advice you can offer!

I'm on my second generation booster. Tried the Water4Gas first, and it did increase mileage, but have since built the Smack's unit. I expected the Potassium Hydroxide to be here, but it looks like they took my money and ripped me off.


You can get potassium hydroxide from this link and its some of the cheapest around. Just look for Koh.

http://braintan.com/

TBill
09-24-2008, 05:25 PM
You can get potassium hydroxide from this link and its some of the cheapest around. Just look for Koh.

http://braintan.com/



These guys have a great price ($15 per 5lbs) but then they hit you for $22 SHIPPING!!!!

I Googled it and ended up (with shipping) around $36 for 8 lbs. from AAA-Chemicals.com

ridelong
09-24-2008, 05:32 PM
AAA chemicals gets my vote, fair price, quick shipping. And can order online.

mytoyotasucks
09-25-2008, 04:21 PM
i get my KOH from http://www.nebraskabiopro.com/index1.html?target=d3.html

hoboincidaho
09-30-2008, 09:23 PM
AAA Chemicals is the one for now.
If people think water as a fuel is a load of HOOEY, then the price may go DOWN. As demand for KOH goes UP (and it eventually will...) the prices may go UP across the board.

JonDoh
10-09-2008, 06:18 AM
KoH ain't that expensive considering you ain't gotta use but a few flakes

solo33
10-10-2008, 01:44 PM
You guys make sure if you run KOH in you H-generator, you use a good bubbler, or flashback suppressor, or at least a "blow-out" on your H-generator, or better yet, all three. If your cell blows, caustic soda all over your engine it could get mighty expensive. Old news? Ok!

Static HHO
10-10-2008, 07:30 PM
I've found several sources, mostly of the flake variety, and even ordered some from the source recommended by Smack.....but its been two weeks and I haven't seen it, nor will they answer emails.

Thought this might be the right place to ask for advice.... Is Potassium Hydroxide what I should be using? Recommended source(s)? Or, should I be using something else? I appreciate any advice you can offer!

I'm on my second generation booster. Tried the Water4Gas first, and it did increase mileage, but have since built the Smack's unit. I expected the Potassium Hydroxide to be here, but it looks like they took my money and ripped me off.

Not to worry; had the same problem and wound up ordering from another vendor before we received the first. Both apoligized for the slow service because us HHO-ers were ordering all their inventory. We are causing the slow service, due to our high demand. You'll get yours soon, I'm sure. Cheers, HHO-ing in N. GA

GreenEngineer
12-12-2008, 10:43 PM
http://www.lyedepot.com/purchase_lye/index.html
http://www.snowdriftfarm.com/dry.html

2lbs is good for making 900 liters of electrolyte @ 0.1%

water4gasinstaller
01-08-2009, 11:46 AM
We did use Sodium Hydroxide instead of Potassium Hydroxide due to its corrosiveness. It gives a cleaner water electrolysis with less muddy problem later on when your oxyhydro generator is in use

taz2781
07-20-2009, 12:22 PM
This is the best place where i fond to be the cheapest place to buy Potassium-Hydroxide-KOH-Potash and Sodium Hydroxide Lye
http://www.essentialdepot.com (http://www.essentialdepot.com/servlet/the-Potassium-dsh-Hydroxide-dsh-KOH-dsh-Potash/Categories)

sgwilliams
07-28-2009, 09:59 AM
I plan on using KOH for my catalys as well, what are the requirements and how long does say a 5 pound bag of this last, how much do you have to mix with a gallon of distilled water. Just wondering what the ratio is.

Oh and thanks for all the links on this thread...good information fella's!

cabrera
07-28-2009, 03:09 PM
This is the best place where i fond to be the cheapest place to buy Potassium-Hydroxide-KOH-Potash and Sodium Hydroxide Lye
http://www.essentialdepot.com (http://www.essentialdepot.com/servlet/the-Potassium-dsh-Hydroxide-dsh-KOH-dsh-Potash/Categories)

I researched on the net and I agree Essential Depot was the cheapest around. I just bought my 4 Lbs bottle!

Bhart
08-06-2010, 03:51 PM
I have purchased one pound containers of sodium hydroxide from Ace Hardware for just under $5.00.