For those of you just starting to read my thread, please note that my experiments started with open bath designs and then moved on to dry cells.
There is some useful information in the earlier posts (posts 1 through 29), but I wouldn't recommend duplicating any of my open bath designs.
The dry cell adventure starts at post 30, please skip forward to this point if this is the avenue you're interested in.
I provide information here and on youtube in one hope, that it will help others down the path to HHO production and MPG gains. My information is free and open source for the good of our wallets and mother Earth. I also encourage others to participate in this thread for questions, input, advice or other positive means.
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At least I'm hoping it will be painless... time will tell
I'm finally ready to start building my system and wanted to run my plans by everyone to see if there is anything I haven't thought of or could be doing better, taking into account everyone elses experience.
I'm going for a fairly large setup for my truck, a 2006 Dodge Ram with the 4.7L magnum v8. I'm currently averaging 17mpg with this vehicle and do about 1400 miles per month just going back and forward to my job, before I even start adding in private miles.
I'm guessing that I'm going to need some serious output for this size of engine. I'm going to shoot for a minimum of 1.5LPM before I start integrating this system into my truck, but I'm thinking I will be needing more.
My casing is a toolbox measuring 15.6" x 8.4" x 8.1" and made of polypropylene, from what I've read it has a max operating temp of 180 F and a melting point around the 300 F limit. Not sure if this is going to be a bit too near the mark, but I'm mounting the unit behind the front bumper so it will be getting a good airstream when the vehicle is in motion. If this box doesn't work out, then I'll probably opt for a pelican case.
I'm using 16 stainless steel switch plate covers (from Lowes) and am trying two separate configurations (see my diagram):
Configuration A - Single cell in series, basically +NNNNNNNNNNNNNN-
Configuration B - Twin cells in parallel, which will be +NNNNNN- -NNNNNN+
In both configurations, the plate gaps for each pair will be 3mm and there will be an approx 1" gap between each pair of plates. The plate pairs are joined using nylon nuts and bolts.
I've taken ideas from smack, plumajob and smith03jetta for these setups.
Any comments (good or bad) and suggestions welcome!