Date:         Mon, 9 Jun 2008 17:00:14 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
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From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: Better MPG or snake oil - baking soda voodoo
Comments: To: Stuart MacMillan <macgroup@COMCAST.NET>
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I have a buddy who has a hydrogen generator. It is small, but very heavy
- I think due to a transformer inside. The thing measures about 12"
Inches by 12" square, and it pours out hydrogen for hydrogen/oxygen open
flame welding used in jewelry work. It produces no oxidation of the
metals.and subsequent slags. This thing does require an external power
source, and it uses Potassium Permanganate as I recall ( or is it
potassium hydroxide - can't remember) The unit was made in Germany. if
it were bigger it would put out a LOT of hydrogen. I wonder if it would
generate enough to run a vehicle. and use some of the hydrogen produced
to create somehow the electricity required for the reaction.

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

Stuart MacMillan wrote:
> See www.water4gas.com
>
> It's supposed to electrolyze water into hydrogen and oxygen in the 2:1 ratio
> that burns and releases the maximum amount of combustion energy.  The law of
> electrolysis says it always takes more energy produce H2 and O2 than is
> produced by their combustion.
>
> So, I don't see how this can work, but I may build one and find out.  Google
> "brown's gas" for more info.
>
> Remember cold fusion!??  This may be another joke.
>
> Stuart
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Chris S
> Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 11:15 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Better MPG or snake oil - baking soda voodoo
>
> Has anyone heard or tried the baking soda/water injection that supposedly
> saves fuel?  What's the trick behind it if it does in fact work?  It would
> be nice in our not-so-efficient Vanagons (Mandatory Vanagon Content).
>
> Chris
>
>
>