Hydrogen Generator, run your bike on water? WHAT is HHO?
#1
06-25-2011, 11:11 AM
Hydrogen Generator, run your bike on water? WHAT is HHO?
Gents,
Saw an interesting idea for cars today on youtube and was wondering if you think something like this would / could / should work on a sportster?
kind of a poor man's NO2 kit, uses water to make hydrogen which goes directly into the intake! Looks easy but unsure if the thing wont blow-up (says increases HP) or screw up the engine somehow.
I know it seems rad but with gas a $4.00 and climbing to 5 or more shouldn’t we consider this kind of stuff?
Video below, your thoughts.
PS: Im an old gearhead who cant resist this kinda stuff, may try it for S&G's.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLugqwE8hVU&feature=related
Saw an interesting idea for cars today on youtube and was wondering if you think something like this would / could / should work on a sportster?
kind of a poor man's NO2 kit, uses water to make hydrogen which goes directly into the intake! Looks easy but unsure if the thing wont blow-up (says increases HP) or screw up the engine somehow.
I know it seems rad but with gas a $4.00 and climbing to 5 or more shouldn’t we consider this kind of stuff?
Video below, your thoughts.
PS: Im an old gearhead who cant resist this kinda stuff, may try it for S&G's.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLugqwE8hVU&feature=related
#2
06-25-2011, 11:20 AM
Seasoned HDF Member
It would work if you had a trailer with your tank of hydrogen. However trying to get it with the water will not work. However spraying a very little water in the intake will clean off the carbon. (piston will look like it's been shot peened) Do not want to do a lot of this. (Rough on bottom end of engine) I'm presently building me a small (coffee cup size) nuclear reactor for my bike. Having trouble finding the fuel. Figure about 100 old smoke detectors will work. I figure when Obama gets thru and then Palin has her turn I'm going to need it.
Last edited by Jackie Paper; 06-25-2011 at 11:26 AM.
#3
06-25-2011, 01:34 PM
Pure,Pure Snakeoil.
The day comes when H2 is used for fuel will be the day people blowing themselves up will be very, very common.
The smallest molocule, even with two hooked up, for H2.
Will leak out of or through anything.
The Smallest Effort will set it off as it combines with Oxygen, (O2), explosivily. This is very dangerous stuff.
I think the EPA or Consumer Report has tested hundreds ofscheemes and none panned out.
Just pay the gas.
The day comes when H2 is used for fuel will be the day people blowing themselves up will be very, very common.
The smallest molocule, even with two hooked up, for H2.
Will leak out of or through anything.
The Smallest Effort will set it off as it combines with Oxygen, (O2), explosivily. This is very dangerous stuff.
I think the EPA or Consumer Report has tested hundreds ofscheemes and none panned out.
Just pay the gas.
Last edited by Old Gunny; 06-25-2011 at 01:37 PM.
#4
06-27-2011, 03:57 AM
#5
06-27-2011, 10:11 AM
Seasoned HDF Member
#6
06-27-2011, 02:07 PM
Not worth the effort. Just not.
Even liquid H2 is so little, even if a gal. or 2, to be more trouble than its worth. Maybe a lot more.
Look at the weight.
There is no liquid fuel that is better than gasoling for energy available except nitromethane. That can be used outside the labs.
Diesel or J2 has more but who runs a diesel motorcycle?
Alcohal has about 1/2 the energh per unit volume.
These have their uses in racing, pretty much only.
H2 just isn't worth the effort.
Even liquid H2 is so little, even if a gal. or 2, to be more trouble than its worth. Maybe a lot more.
Look at the weight.
There is no liquid fuel that is better than gasoling for energy available except nitromethane. That can be used outside the labs.
Diesel or J2 has more but who runs a diesel motorcycle?
Alcohal has about 1/2 the energh per unit volume.
These have their uses in racing, pretty much only.
H2 just isn't worth the effort.
Last edited by Old Gunny; 06-27-2011 at 02:12 PM.
