An HHO generator is the device which is primarily involved with the production of HHO gas. Basically, HHO generator is involved in the production of hydrogen and oxygen through the process of electrolysis. In this process, a direct current (DC) is passed through water, as a result of which it is divided into its primary constituent’s viz. Hydrogen and oxygen.

A common myth which exists in abundance is that the energy required for breaking HHO is more than the released energy. This is simply not true. In fact, the generator is designed in such a way that it outputs maximum energy with minimal input. The input energy is supplied by the car battery in the form of a direct current. So, in essence, a direct current is passed through two bare ended rods which are dipped in a bucket of water, to which a small electrolyte is added. This produces HHO in very small quantity. This is the basic principle of a HHO generator. The electrical current required is in the range of 1.5 to 2 volts DC. Until the suspended HHO gas is sucked off by the air intake valve, the power switch of the battery remains turned off. This happens automatically since the accumulation of HHO might prove explosive.

Now let’s look at detailed specifics of the entire process. After adding the water, an electrolyte is added. Sodium Bicarbonate is usually used for this. Once the battery starts supplying direct current, the water starts disintegrating into its constituent’s viz. hydrogen and oxygen gas, with HHO being released simultaneously. This HHO then travels into the air intake valve, at the end of which it combines with gasoline and air in the combustion chamber. This is followed by combustion of HHO, which converts it back to water. Also, due to the simultaneous combustion of gasoline, the inside temperature of engine begins to rise upto 500 F. This high temperature is controlled by the cooling effect of water, which brings it down to 350 to 400F. This reduction in temperature is also responsible for enhancing the life of the engine since it is protected from unnecessary heating effects. At the end of this temperature control, water is converted into super heated steam. This steam is then released out towards the end of exhaust stroke, at which point it gets converted back to water which is then ejected through the exhaust pipe and into the atmosphere.

During exhaust, the water vapors also mixes with the usual exhausts of gasoline and hence, limits their environmental degrading effects. These additional exhausts mainly include carbon dioxide and Nitrogen dioxide. The water actually gets released in the form of vapors as burning of gasoline produces sufficient heat during combustion to eject HHO in the state of vapors.

Hence, even at exhaust stage, water provides an additional advantage of purifying the by products of Gasoline combustion. This ensures greater environmental benefits in addition to increasing the fuel efficiency of your car. You may even want to consider a truck generator for the savings that can be obtained there.

Although this technology has been around since 1900’s, nobody took it seriously since oil based products provided an easier alternative. This is no more the case and hence the time is ripe to switch to water for gas systems.

The chemical name of HHO gas is oxyhydrogen. HHO gas is thought to increase the car efficiency in which it is formed by the process of water electrolysis. It does not mean that the car will run purely on HHO but rather it is the hybrid of HHO and petroleum based fuel which will provide sufficient energy for running the car. HHO is known to increase the efficiency of car by 30 to 60 percent.

Chemically HHO is a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen, in the atomic ratio of two is to one. As you can see this is in the same proportion as that of water. Combustion is a process by which a substance burns to produce heat energy and it is brought about when a substance is heated to its autoignition temperature. This temperature is defined to be the minimum temperature at which the substance will ignite spontaneously in a normal atmosphere without the help of an external source such as a spark or flame. For HHO, the autoignition temperature is 1065 F and the minimum energy required for its ignition with an external source is 20 Micro joules. Once ignited, HHO converts into water vapors and releases energy, which automatically sustains the reaction.

A common application of HHO is in torches for the processing of refractory materials. Many forms of HHO lamps are available such as limelights which are used in the heating of lime. HHO does have an explosive nature and hence limelight lamps have largely been replaced by electric lighting.

A recent application of HHO is in running the cars on water. Several manuals are available online which provide precise instructions on how you can make your own HHO kits so as to install them into your car or truck. In context of cars, HHO is also referred to as Brown gas.
Water is usually stored under the hood of the car and it is ignited by the spark from the battery of the car. This starts the electrolysis of water as a result of which it is converted into HHO or Brown gas. The engine vacuum sucks this gas into the intake manifold, once it has been introduced into the airflow. It is this Brown gas, which when mixed with gasoline provides a better gas mileage.

Making your own HHO kits is really simple and does not require any extensive knowledge of your car or the chemistry involved behind its production.

Installing an HHO generator is fairly easy and can be done without any extensive knowledge of automobiles whatsoever. Of course, having a little “hands on” experience of cars is a definite plus, but it isn’t an absolute prerequisite. An HHO generator, as the name suggests, generates HHO, which also goes by the name of Brown gas. It is this gas which upon mixing with petrol, will form a powerful mixture which will drive your engine and hence the car.

It’s important to note here, that due diligence needs to be exercised while installing the HHO generator unit. Although it is easy, it does no mean that you can afford to “slack” while installing it. HHO explodes, but only when in contact with gas, and so you are not dealing with kid’s stuff here. Don’t assume that you know everything. In case of a doubt or a question, ask your neighborhood mechanic or anyone else who might be in a position to help you.

It’s important to test your HHO generator before installation. An untested generator might not wok after complete installation and hence may call for a repetition of the entire process. When it comes to the actual installation, there are few things to keep in mind.

Since, the HHO gas is released into the air intake sensors (after formation), the wire around this area could cause a flashback. An explosion can also occur in case the wires around the intake sensors are hot. In order to eliminate this possibility, make sure that you install your HHO generator when your car has not been used for the last couple of hours. You need to place the unit between the sensor and the throttle body, since heat is mostly absent in this area. Again, don’t assume that you know everything and in case of a doubt, ask.
When it comes to the HHO unit, it would be a better idea to use a fuse, so as to prevent any short circuit within or near the unit. For different models, different wiring instructions need to be followed due to varying designs of these engines. Also, since different engines require distinctive HHO quantity, due to their varying power requirements, so it would be a better idea to use a flashback arrestor mechanism on your generator. Such a mechanism can significantly reduce the chances of any flashbacks or explosions.

Also, before installation, make sure that your HHO generator is not running while the vehicle is shut off. This will prevent any unnecessary leakage or accumulation of HHO inside the car hood.