If you are looking to improve your vehicle's fuel economy by turning your car into a water burning hybrid, building a hydrogen generator is not your only challenge. You must also understand how to attach the hho unit to your automobile while avoiding falling victim to the secret "mounting" issues most kits neglect to mention.
See, what many people don't realize is that, often pre-made or pre-assembled hydrogen generators bought from online auctions or made by people worldwide for you, don't always come with installation instructions that consider all the important "mounting" variables involved.
Here is a summary of some important issues you must consider in order to accomplish proper (safe and smart) installation of a hydrogen generator in your car.
1: Keep The HHO Unit Away From Extreme Heat
Hho fuel is safe when kept within the electrolyzer container. However, when dealing with a highly explosive gas it's a good idea to keep your hho generator away from any part under your hood that gets very hot. In other words, do not mount it right against the exhaust manifold or radiator and make sure the unit is not touching the engine in any way. You can usually find space between the radiator and front grill which tends to be the most popular spot in newer cars. As long as the unit isn't right up against an area emitting extreme heat you should be fine. To be on the safe side, allow one or two inches of clearance in between.
2: Decide How To Mount The Unit And With What Support
Many creators of hydrogen car conversion kits and manuals tell you to use simple bungee chords to strap in your hho fuel cell device. In my experience this is a bad idea as bungee chords don't provide enough stability to keep the hho unit from shifting or coming loose altogether. It's better to use long metal strapping to secure it to the fiberglass bracing in the front wall of your vehicle. Alternatively, many prefer to use long plastic tie wraps as they provide more flexibility than metal straps and are easy to snake through small holes in your car's fiberglass front wall. You may even want to make a custom base for it out of wood so that the hydrogen fuel cell generator sits snug in it's own exact shape. This way it can't move.
3: Position The Unit So You Can See The Water Level Sight Tubes And Refill When Needed
Most hydrogen generators for cars use clear plastic tubes that stick out the side of them and allow you to judge the current water level. When you choose a spot to mount your hho device make sure you can see these water level tubes without straining too much. Otherwise, you could forget to refill them within the necessary time frame and cause the engine to falter. Additionally, make sure it's in a spot that lets you easily access it in order to add water when needed. There is no point in installing a hydrogen generator that you cannot refill when the water level gets low.
4: Position The Unit So You Can Access The Electrical Connections For Occasional Tightening
With constant and frequent use, the electrical connections on a hho generator can loosen up. This is not a major problem and will only happen if the unit gets too hot. Make sure you have clear access to the terminals and electrical connections so you can check them for tightness from time to time. By making the unit clearly visible and more importantly reachable you can more easily monitor and maintain it resulting in a better working hydrogen generator that saves more gas.
Are you beginning to see why mounting hydrogen generators in vehicles is just as important as building and installing them. Hopefully, these tips have helped you realize how important it is to make these critical "mounting" decisions before you build any do-it-yourself hho fuel cell generators, as you may need to customize the dimensions a little for them to fit and work right within your car's available space. All the more reason why I recommend choosing a complete system that covers all the bases including proper mounting instructions that don't leave out important information that can make or break your success.
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Angelo Parrino is a renewable energy expert specializing in researching & testing flex fuel systems for cars and uncovering the ones most suitable for practical use in the uncompromising conditions of regular life. Discover which hybrid systems work, how to avoid the ones that don't and all the reasons why at:
http://www.runyourcaronwater.com
