Stephen of Ohio (that’s what he calls himself) sent me this message earlier today, no doubt in relation to my recent posts on the high cost of gas here in the United States:

Now we all know that Ethanol is not going to take the market for fuel, hydrogen is somewhat promising, but how about improving your current vehicles gas mileage by using hydrogen in it’s most basic and readily available state: water.

I’ve done some research after I discovered water4gas. Water4Gas is a collection of 2 e-books that are only available online so they can be updated with new discoveries. I took the liberty of googling some info I found on it and actually stumbled upon a url that you don’t have to pay the $97 to read… just google “A-744 water4gas” and you’ll walk into the fuel heater section.

I have seen it on TV and also came across it in another google search “water4gas scam”. This gave me a mechanics site that included a video of the unit on a ford escort. He drove 32 miles and put just over a half a gallon in the car. Giving it about 60 miles to the gallon.

That is when I bought the book.

But you don’t necessarily have to, since he continues to give a synopsis of the tome:

You use a mason jar to construct an electrolizer. Electrolysis is the process on changing water to hydrogen and oxygen that has been around for over a century. I consulted a Physics teacher about this to make sure it wasn’t BS and I was greatly surprised when he saw the unit. Before I could tell him what it was, he told me. This gave me some confidence on the subject.

After the electrolizer is constructed you put it inside your vehicle. It has a positive and negative battery terminal hook-ups and 2 vacuum outputs that need to be hooked up. For safety they recommend a tap into an existing power line in the wiring harness. There is a fuse in this line to prevent unsafe operation. The vacuum tubes are connected to a line to the intake manifold as well as the air filter.

Inside the electrolizer is water as well as a catalyst: Baking Soda. Only 1 teaspoon per Jar. When the vehicle is turned on the electrolysis takes place pumping hydrogen and oxygen into the cylinders. Hydrogen is 3 times more potent than gas so even a slight amount will increase the explosion, meaning you need less gas overall.

If this catches your interest go ahead and make a video on it, but make sure to do a bit of research because I don’t think I explained it very well.

It captures my attention, but I just don’t know how practical it is. Wouldn’t know where to begin research, either – other than trying it myself (and likely losing a few fingers in the process). Long story short: don’t believe everything you read on the Internet. :)

Alternative Fuel and Hybrid Modifications: Water4Gas?

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Where to find cheap gas?

I drive a car. You [probably] drive an automobile as well. Most Americans drive at least one type of motor vehicle – for whatever reason. It’s next to impossible to live without some form of independent transportation in our country – not completely impossible, but largely inconvenient (truth).

While I’m quite happy with the comfort of my Acura RL, it’s a gas guzzler. Even though I largely work from home, it still hurts every time I hit the pump for $50 per fill-up. My dad was lamenting the fact that Iowa reached $2.70 a gallon just the other day, which would have been “cheap” compared to gas prices in my area.

So, what happens when gas reaches $4 a gallon?

More importantly, at what dollar amount do you truly change your own driving habits? Is that number closer to $5.00 per gallon – or have you already made serious driving schedule recalibrations?

Gas Prices vs. Summer Vacation