FAQ Page (Frequently Asked Questions) About HHO
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1. What is the best method for running my Hybrid Water Power HHO Generator?
2. If I decide to install and run it as a Hybrid fuel system, will I get rust or corrosion?
3. Do the instructions show me how to install my Hydrogen Water Power HHO Generator?
4. Will the HHO Generators work on both Fuel Injection and Carbureted engines?
5. What if I have questions- is there any tech support?
6. Is there any kind of guarantee that comes with my Hydrogen Power System?
7. What is the O2 Sensor and why does it matter?
8. Is it Safe to Use Plumbing Parts like you show in your book?
9. What do I do to protect the HHO Generator during cold weather?
10. What if I want to move the HHO Generator another vehicle?
11. How often do I need to check or change the water?
12. How do I know how many O2 Sensors I have?
13. How long does it take to get my Hybrid Water Power system?
14. Is it possible to run the vehicle on just HHO alone without any other fuel?
15. Is it dangerous to have gas under my hood?
16. Okay, I am not to mechanically inclined, what do I do then?
17. When I start to lose fuel economy and performance whats happening and what do I do?
18. Do I have to make any changes to my vehicles engine or vehicle computer?
19. How do I service or clean out my HHO generator?
1. What is the best method for running my Hybrid Water Power HHO Generator?
After installation, fill with distilled water mixed with the electrolyte. Make sure you wire it into the ignition switch so it
comes on only when engine is running. Most users achieve a 15 – 45% fuel savings average.
2. If I decide to install and run it as a Hybrid fuel system, will I get rust or corrosion?
Not any more than normal – the fuel [gas or deisel] produces more than enough heat during combustion to burn
any residual moisture. The engine temps are high enough to keep it as a vaporized steam until it exits the exhaust
system. Normal engines produce moisture and condensation all the time- the reason most exhaust systems are now
made of stainless steel.
3. Do the instructions show me how to install my Hybrid Water Power HHO Generator?
Yes, you receive full instructions. If you bought my “Build Your Own Hydrogen Generator” Book on how to build
AND install your Hybrid Water Power HHO Generator you’ll learn everything you need including simple wiring
instructions and where and how to connect the HHO Generator to your engine. If you bought one of our HHO Kits
Any person who is even mildly mechanically inclined can do it. A professional mechanic could easily do the job in a
couple of hours.
4. Will the HHO Generators work on both Fuel Injection and Carbureted engines?
Yes! On engines with a carburetor, connect the HHO outlet hose directly over the carb into the throttlebody orifice
located right over the carburetor, or in the throttle body directly under it.
On fuel injected engines, connect the HHO outlet hose to the venturi into the air intake plenum as close to the
throttle body assembly as possible.
5. What if I have questions- is there any tech support?
Yes. You can contact us anytime by email at support@hhokitsdirect.com. we will reply asap. Or contact us via fax at
925-458-4886. There is no phone tech response at this time.
6. Is there any kind of guarantee that comes with my Hybrid Water Power System?
Yes there is a One Year Warranty/ 30 Day return policy on our kits and accessories.You must check all products
within 30 days of receipt to make sure none are broken or non-functioning. Most parts cannot be returned after
installation (just like an auto parts store), so check carefully within the 30 day period. The hydrogen generators are
warranteed for one year against defects in craftsmanship and are guaranteed to be functioning when sent. We do
not warranty the level of mileage increase you will get, as we have no control over the quality of install you do and
your adjustments, use of sensor enhancers, type of vehicle, etc. Warranty does not cover periodic
flushing/electrolyte replacement or build up inside resulting from lack thereof. For more warranty information, go
here.
7. What is the O2 Sensor and why does it matter?
The O2 sensor is a small measuring device about the size of thick spark plug (a little longer). It is always located
ON the exhaust pipe. Older models (OBD1) usually just have one right before the catalytic converter, newer models
have 2, 3, 4, and a few have 5. But the only ones that matter are the ones BETWEEN the engine and catalytic
converter- these are the ones that measure the amount of O2 (oxygen) coming out of the engine. This sensor then
sends a signal to the cars computer to either INCREASE the amount of fuel it’s injecting into the engine, or
DECREASE it.
The cars computer has only been programmed with information regarding regular fuels (whatever it was designed
for). When you make an effiicient HHO generator, you are injecting a LOT more oxygen in to the engine (which is
actually GOOD, but the computer thinks something is wrong). The computer thinks the engine isn’t working
properly and adds more fuel to burn the extra oxygen. If you don’t add an EFIE, you could actually lose mileage
with an HHO gen.
Our experience has shown that the EFIE’s work better, long term. But both get you mileage increases.
CAUTION: NEVER use one of these without an HHO generator – it will cause engine to run lean and possibly burn
up your valves and othe rinternal parts.
8. Is it Safe to Use Plumbing Parts like you show in your book?
Absolutely! Don’t be deceived by the look and simplicity of the container – it was designed to be easy and
inexpensive to put together. These parts are available around the world making it accessible for millions of people to
be able to buy it, build it, and save gas, money, and clean the environment. The Black ABS parts are good to about
190 Degrees, White PVC about 170 Degrees. The container doesn’t get much hotter than about 95 – 100 Degrees,
so it’s perfectly safe. It’s also QUICK to put together so you can get up and running fast.
Just make sure you install a PRV (pressure relief valve) like we show you (costs $2.00!) so if there is a spark inside
it releases the pressure with no explosion or harm. We’ve actually tried to explode these on purpose, and the valve
works perfectly every time.
If you don’t want to build one yourself, check out our line of Hybrid Cell HHO Generators!
9. What do I do to protect the HHO Generator during cold weather?
First of all the HHO generators use distilled water and Potassium Hydroxide, or SOdium Hydroxide – an alkaline. It
can help prevent the freezing down to about zero degrees. Once the power switch is turned on the HHO gen will
immediately begin to heat up. If you want to have added protection against freezing.
1. Use denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol, mix 1 part alcohol to every 5 parts water.
2. Insulate the circulation tank/pump and cell with foam pipe wrap insulation, get it at Home Depot or Lowes.
3. Use Gasoline Anti-freeze and add it to the bubbler water.
10. What if I want to move the HHO Hydrogen Generator to another vehicle?
It’s very easy to transfer to another vehicle, although mounting needs are different for each one. Generally in front
of the radiator in between it and the grill works well for most models. Other areas are next to the radiator or behind
the headlights.Sometimes you have to shift a few things around, but it’s worth it.
11. How often do I need to check or change the water?
It depends on the size of the container you choose to build. If yours is approximately 12″ high, and the plates are at
the bottom, you need to check the water once a week, depending on driving habits. The Hybrid Cell kits we make
come with an added reservoir that only needs to be checked periodically. Our experience has shown that maximum
time between flushes and refills is about 2-3 months depending on driving habits (just like an oil change,
maintenance is necessary to keep your hydrogen generator in optimum performance mode.
12. How do I know how many O2 Sensors I have?
Very simple- Look at your engines exhaust manifold. If you have a 4 cylinder engine- you will generally see one
sensor very close to the engine on the exhaust pipe – follow it down to the catalytic converter. If you see another
one, you’ll need a dual EFIE. If you have a 6 or 8 cylinder car, you’ll almost certainly need a dual EFIE because
there are generally 2 sensors before the catalytic converter- one on each side of the engine. They are about the size
of a large spark plug and have 1 to 5 wires going to them in general. You will have to peak under the car to find
them, but they’re all always pretty close the back side of the engine and are in the exhaust pipes BEFORE they
come together and enter the catalytic converter. To see more check out our information page on EFIE’s.
Many cars have 2 more O2 Sensors further back- but they often don’t matter.
13. How long does it take to get my Hybrid Water Power system?
As soon as you pay for the Hybrid water power system (our manual), you will receive a receipt from our payment
processor (ClickBank) with your ID number on it. Use that ID as your password and your email address (that you
used for signing up) as your user ID. You will have full access afterwards to all books, manuals, and videos as well
as added bonuses. If you bought one of our HHO Kits, orders are processed in the order they are received.
Sometimes we get a little back ordered because of the amount of kits sold, but generally not more than a week to
10 days. If kit you ordered is in stock, it will ship within 1-3 days.
14. Is it possible to run the vehicle on just HHO alone without any other fuel?
Yes and No. There was one man (Stanley Meyer) in the 70′s who did run a system purely on water- he installed and
ran it for several years in a modified dune buggy. Unfortunately he died before it could be produced and shared
with the generl public (how convenient for the gas companies).
No one has come close to matching his efficiency, though there are a few have succeeded in running a small
generator on HHO gas alone. But there are bugs that need to be worked out yet.
15. Is it dangerous to have HHO gas under my hood?
Not any more dangerous than having gasoline under there. The HHO Generators that we teach you how to make
include a PRV (pressure relief valve) so that if there is any backfire or the hho gas gets any spark in it at all, the
PRV valve opens to allow all pressure to escape. If this happens, all you have to do is reset the valve and you are
ready to go again with no damage. Like gasoline, Hydrogen gas is explosive, which is why it helps increase your
mileage. Unlike gasoline, you make only what you need (Hydrogen on demand), so you’re not storing 20-30 gallons
of it under the back seat like gasoline or diesel. You only have a tiny amount being stored in the hoses as it is
drawn into the engine. Treat it with the same respect as you would gasoline, and you’ll be fine.
16. Okay, I am not to mechanically inclined, what do I do then?
We have people who need these but are not very mechanically inclined. There are also those that don’t want to
build a Hydrogen Generator from scratch, they just want to put one on their car and start saving gas and money. So
we have assembled HHO kits that have the Hydrogen generator already assembled, all the wiring and parts
necessary. These can be put in your car in just a few hours using our detailed instructions.
If you are not inclined, we suggest asking a neighbor, friend or relative to install it – many times they will do it for
very little money or for free because they want to see if it does work (and it does!). The other option is to take the kit
to a local mechanic with our provided instructions- a good mechanic should be able to install it within a few hours,
and you’ll be up and running.
17. When I start to lose fuel economy and performance what’s happening and what do I do?
Loss of fuel savings and performance tells us one thing without any guess work; here is what’s happening. As the
electrolyte is used and new replacement electrolyte is introduced into the generator, all of the minerals and
chemicals from the used electrolyte to HHO gas is left behind in the Generator. This over a period of time can build
up. Thats why its very important to use distilled water and the recommended electrolyte (NOT baking soda). The left
over build up of minerals gives the electrical current an avenue to conduct through the residue instead of the
internal HHO electrolyte. Remember, that electricity will take the shortest and easiest path. Symptoms will be that
the unit does not get up to operating temp or the HHO production drops off and fuel economy and performance will
begin or drop off gradually or almost completely if not tended to.
To remedy this situation, empty and flush out the hydrogen generator until you have clean flush water coming out.
If performance has dropped dramatically, get a quart of CLR from your local Ace Hardware or similar store, and
drain the power cell. Fill it up with the CLR (add some water if needed to completely cover the plates in side), let it
soak for a couple hours or overnight is better. Drain and flush with clean water.Then refill with distilled water and
fresh electrolyte [as in your original instructions]. After performing this minor service your HHO generator will start to
perform as it did originally.
Remember maintenance is necessary to keep your Hybrid Water Power HHO generator working efficiently and up to
operating temps. A good rule of thumb is to clean it out when you change your oil – just look at it as a small price to
pay for the thousands of dollars in gas savings over the year. Like everything else, it does need to have some care
and maintenance according to the demands put upon it…
18. Do I have to make any changes to my vehicles engine or vehicle computer?
On newer vehicles, the engines computer reads the info from the O2 sensor, Throttle position sensor and the Mass
air flow sensor and then makes the necessary adjustments to the fuel/air mixture automatically.
The best results are obtained using an EFIE (Electronic Fuel Injection Enhancer) which is a mini computer that
teaches your cars computer how to adjust to the fresh inflow of oxygen and hydrogen as alternative fuels (It’s kind
of like giving your engine a lung transplant). They are not expensive and we offer them available in some of our kits.
We also now carry a great new HHO Mileage Chip that works fantastic on cars to increase mileage and give better
power!
19. How do I service or clean out my HHO generator?
Its a very easy 10 minute process, just follow the simple directions.
1) Turn off unit,remove fill and drain plugs or bottom hose.
2) Drain unit.
3) Flush with water and allow to drain.
4) Install drain plug or bottom hose and fill with fresh distilled water and electrolyte per instructions included
5) Turn on power [do not start engine].
7) Add distilled water/ electrolyte with power turned on until proper full mark on the circulation reserve or proper
level on the HHO power cell liquid sight level tubes.
8) Turn off power and you’re ready to go…
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