PLEASE use caution if you attempt to build this generator for yourself. This generator creates an EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE GAS.
DO NOT USE SALT in your water. Many people use salt to add some electrolytic properties to the water, but salt is “Sodium Chloride” and will cause the production of “Chlorine gas” in very small amounts. Whatever you use, always operate this device in a well ventilated area.
And NEVER attempt to light the gas as it comes directly out of the tube. The flame WILL travel down the tube and cause the generator to explode. Use extreme caution. ALWAYS use a “Bubbler” to isolate the gas from the generator.
I am working on a “flame arrestor” but I have not got it completely worked out yet.
This is a hydrogen generator that is easy to build using stainless steel plates which are much more efficient than regular steel. It is also much cleaner.
Remember to be safe!!!
One comment. I would keep the leads under water to keep them cool. I heard stories that they heat up and may cause a spark. I used all stainless for my leads and kept them under water. Easier to put the cap on and off.
Built one of these today. Half gallon of tap water and half teaspoon of baking soda. Under 15 amps and it pours off the plates. Water turns brown though. Need distilled water. Thanks for the info. Just need a bubbler now
Sorry for the confusion. This generator produces HHO gas which is a highly combustible mixture of Hydrogen and oxygen.
I would like to find a way to seperate the hydrogen from the oxygen to reduce the risk of “flashback”, but I haven’t found a practical solution to that yet.
Thanks for the comment.
Let me ask…Are you producing Hydrogen or a Hydrogen Oxygen mixture? You could determine this by filling up a latex balloon and seeing if it floats. In the video you said H & O but yout title is Hydrogen only.
Sorry for the delay. Yes, i am using a battery charger. You can hook it up to a 12v car battery and it produces even more.
watch your amperage and be sure you do not overload your wires. If they start getting hot, you are overloading them. Use bigger wire or lower your amperage.
Yes, the plates alternate between anode and cathode.
So you are just doing this with a regular battery charger ? Also on the plates, every other one is Anode and then the ones in between those are cathode (ie. one set touches top bolt and others touch the bottom bolt) ???!
watch your internal conections for deterioration … the mixed metal content often causes problems in this type cell configuration … the copper wire and connections can quickly corrode … have seen this cause spark inside container … many use stainless steel straps to connect up to the outside to avoid this problem …
efficiency will improve if you seal up the edges so electricity is forced to pass from plate to plate instead of doing an end run …