Water To Fuel???
HHO To increase MPG???
Well, the jury is still out on these devices. Some say they really work, others say that they are scams. Most engineers will tell you that you can’t go around the “Laws of Thermodynamics,” but others say they really do work. As gas prices soar, so do the claims about these devices. I am not saying that there are not some out there that seem to work, I am just saying that a lot of testing has been done and the results fall far short of the claims.
Most of the units you see take a simple approach to producing their “Gas Savings” while others take a more complicated approach. In theory, the idea seems sound; take an anode and cathode, put them in a solution of baking soda (Sodium Bicarbonate) and distilled water as an electrolyte, add energy (from your battery) and Poof, instant savings.
Well it is just not that simple. The energy to produce this “Gas” which consists of hydrogen and oxygen is disproportional to the amount of energy gained from the “Gas”.
Once again, I am not saying that ALL these devices don’t work. I have seen a couple devices that really do look promising. They put out a great deal of HHO due to the type of membrane construction. They actually can measure the output and give solid numbers as to what the device can achieve. I have seen other commercial units where the company really doesn’t know what the unit produces, yet continue to make claims that can’t be backed-up.
It all comes down to “caveat emptor”
EPA Reports
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The EPA has downloadable test reports for specific products that have tested under the Aftermarket Retrofit Device Evaluation Program, also known as the "511 Program." EPA evaluates aftermarket retrofit devices which are claimed to improve fuel economy and/or reduce exhaust emissions. The purpose of the program is to generate, analyze, and disseminate technical data; EPA does not approve or certify retrofit devices.
EPA Downloadable Reports:
"Gas-Saving" Advertising Claims
Source: Federal Trade Commision
Be skeptical of the following kinds of advertising claims.
- "This gas-saving product improves fuel economy by 20 percent."
Claims usually tout savings ranging from 12 to 25 percent. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has evaluated or tested more than 100 alleged gas-saving devices and has not found any product that significantly improves gas mileage. In fact, some "gas-saving" products may damage a car's engine or cause substantial increases in exhaust emissions.
The gas-saving products on the market fall into clearly defined categories. Although the EPA has not tested or evaluated every product, it has tried to examine at least one product in each category. See "Devices Tested by EPA" at the end of this brochure for category descriptions and product names. - "After installing your product on my car, I got an extra 4 miles [6.4 kilometers] per gallon [3.8 liters]."
Many ads feature glowing testimonials by satisfied customers. Yet, few consumers have the ability or the equipment to test for precise changes in gas mileage after installing a gas-saving product. Many variables affect fuel consumption, including traffic, road and weather conditions, and the car's condition.
For example, one consumer sent a letter to a company praising its "gas-saving" product. At the time the product was installed, however, the consumer also had received a complete engine tune-up - a fact not mentioned in the letter. The entire increase in gas mileage attributed to the "gas-saving" product may well have been the result of the tune-up alone. But from the ad, other consumers could not have known that. - "This gas-saving device is approved by the Federal government."
No government agency endorses gas-saving products for cars. The most that can be claimed in advertising is that the EPA has reached certain conclusions about possible gas savings by testing the product or by evaluating the manufacturer's own test data. If the seller claims that its product has been evaluated by the EPA, ask for a copy of the EPA report, or check www.epa.gov for information. In some instances, false claims of EPA testing or approval have been made.