How to Convert to HHO
With the price of gasoline constantly fluctuating (usually in the upward direction) it can be smart to convert your car to use HHO gas as an alternative. Also known as oxyhydrogen, HHO is a cheaper fuel alternative that will save you money due to the need for less gasoline. HHO systems use electricity to release hydrogen-based gas from water, which is then directed into the car's air intake system. You can save a lot of money by converting your vehicle to HHO.
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Things You'll Need
- Hacksaw
- Electric hand drill
- 1/4-inch drill bit
- Wrench
- 8 to 16 stainless steel plates
- 2 nylon nuts and bolts, 1/4-inch each
- PVC plastic tubing of several feet
- PVC plastic container with cap
- Tablespoon
- Baking soda
- Water
Instructions
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Disconnect your car battery from the vehicle. Turn the positive terminal handle in a counter-clockwise motion and remove it. Keep it away from the battery for the time being for safety reasons.
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Cut seven 3-inch long, 1/2-inch wide portions from a steel plate or plates with a hacksaw. Use an electric hand drill with a 1/4-inch drill bit attached to create holes in the steel that you just cut.
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Drill two holes into the top of the generator's PCV plastic container to secure your steel plates. The steel plates will be housed inside of this item and will need to be held in place in order to properly operate. Tighten the two nylon bolts into the holes with a wrench.
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Mix 3 tablespoons of baking soda with water. Test the mixture out by inserting a plastic spoon into it to see if it will contain bubbles. Use a lighter in an open area to check whether it will burn. If it does, you can then add it to the HHO generator.
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Screw the cap onto the PVC plastic container. Connect the PVC plastic tubing to the air intake hose so that you can connect it inside your car. Connect the battery cables to the terminals, then start your car.
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Take your car for a test run to ensure that it operates properly.
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Tips & Warnings
Be aware that if you use an ordinary plastic container purchased from a department store or supermarket, you will have to frequently repeat these steps. The plastic will quickly melt after you have driven a few times with the HHO generator.
Be very careful when testing out your baking soda and water combination to see if it ignites. You can suffer severe burns.
References
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