Here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrolysis_of_water#Efficiency Stuart P.S., I'm going to build one of these gizmos just for fun. If it produces enough hydrogen and oxygen to make a difference, it will probably blow up! -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Mike S Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 3:12 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Better MPG or snake oil - baking soda voodoo At 03:24 PM 6/9/2008, Stuart MacMillan wrote... >The law of >electrolysis says it always takes more energy produce H2 and O2 than >is >produced by their combustion. Which one, and where does it say that? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faraday's_law_of_electrolysis You have the right concept, but the devil is in the details. |
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