I have built several (about 10) hydrogen generation cells intended for both gas and diesel engines for development. Another 15 are in service in a variety of vehicles. Researching and developing the variations of enclosures, types of stainless plates or tubing and method by which it is powered is a real bitch due what i consider vast amounts of disinformation and complete idiots “sharing their expertise” on the web. I’m not trying to dissuade you from digging through the vast number of HHO chronicles but understand that about 50% of the required data is divulged and when you decide to really get serious about building one, you get really pissed when what seemed to be “decent” info falls short of your expectations.

At this time, i can report and document if asked, that a successful hydrogen generation system is in place in the SAV (Nissan Armada project vehicle built for Liquid Vision Inc.), my duramax diesel and several other vehicles. Successful does not mean that this system makes your car run on water. Successful does not mean that we doubled or tripled our fuel mileage. That being said, successful means that we can count on an increase of 7% to 18% better fuel economy and more importantly a significant decrease in emissions in all vehicles.  This was a result of several combined features in addition to the hydrogen system itself. in all cases for both diesel and gas engines, the air intake sensors and in the case of gas engines the O2 sensors must be monitored and adjusted to actually create the benefits sought via the installation of the hydrogen generation cell. This was first addressed by buying units that claimed to be able to modify and/or regulate the electronic messages sent to the ECM by these sensors. All of the units we bought were found to be either made so cheaply that they burned up or did not work at all. Seeing how electronics are not my forte, in fact it is my nemesis, this was a huge pain in the ass, not to mention a big hick-up in the project itself.

It was not until a couple of the PHD’s from SCRIPTS over in La Jolla got involved did I get back on track and really feel like this project had merit. An interesting fact was given to me by one of these fellas who are smarter than ten poeple put togather; he asked me a simple question and waited patiently for my answer, how is it possible for the men in a submarine to remain underwater for 60 days or so without coming to the surface to re-air the vessel?  That was somthing i had not really considerd. I suggested that the air was re filtered or reused and just got a solom look from my new mentor. He sparred me from further retarded guessing by telling me this: In the subs in order that they have a consistent oxygen supply for the crew to breathe, water is “dissassociated” by electrolisys in the same way that i was creating oxygen and hydrogen in the cells i had on the table in front of him. In the subs, the oxygen is used for crew support and the hydrogen is used to scrub the reactors. It was at this moment, 8 months into this project that I felt a sense of validation and certainly a renewed confidence in this undertaking. Since then, these guys have aided me in building electronic units that work without fail and actually interface with the ECU in a vehicle, seamlessly and without creating error codes in the vehicles computer system so that the hydrogen and oxygen that are being introduced into the engine via the intake manifold can be utilized by the engine as a fuel and the sensors that monitor the engine work in concert with the system.

The unit that that is currently on my duramax diesel built out of 100% 316L stainless steel. It is a tube design in which concentric tubing is fit inside the housing and the electric current is provided to the cell via a pulse width modulator. The unit operates at 11.97 volts and draws 1.5 amps. The fact that it only draws 1.5 amps is a breakthrough in this technology and this reduces a great deal of the stress that is placed upon the vehicles electrical system as well as increases the productivity of the cell itself. It is 18 inches long and has reactive cells that are 13 inches in length. These cells are encased in a 3.75″ housing and it is kept at an operating temperature by an aluminum cooling coil that is wrapped around the outside of the exterior cell wall.  The size of the cell placed upon a vehicle is determined by the engine displacement. the size of an engine is important because this dictate how much air and fuel that engine draws in during operation. Not all cells work for all engines and the amount of hydrogen required to make a difference in the emissions and fuel economy is dictated by displacement and cell size.

The duramax i am driving is one of the exceptional example of greater than expected performance from a hydrogen system.  Today, (this prompts the new post) i recorded fuel mileage in my diesel of greater than 28 mpg. This is on a mixed drive, both highway and city for over 200 miles. Can I contribute this to the hydrogen system?  Yes, but it also is a result of careful electronic management systems that allow the engine to operate and at a maximum efficiency and still maintain a correct fuel and air balance.

Am i happy about this breakthrough, Hell yes. Do I intend to build more of these systems? Hell yes now that I have seen for myself that it works and is reliable.

I normally end this with my “RIDE DIRTY” exit…….however tonight this is all about RIDE GREEN AND RIDE CLEAN.

more to follow and systems are under construction, you ready for yours?

Snakecharmer

I got a call from joey from Liquid Vision. He wanted a very angry, large and nasty off road vehicle to showcase his surf accessory company. Joey came to the right place. We build angry off road machines at POE and Joey from Liquid Vision and the Snakecharmer have a whole bunch in common. So much that when we finally had a chance to take a break and have a cold brew, we knew enough to leave money for bail with responsible folks who would be nice enough to pop us out of jail should we have a little too much fun.

Not only did joey want me to make substantial changes to this off road machine, he wanted it to be environmentally friendly.  The Armada has a 5.6l V-8 in it. This Armada not only has that big motor, but it is modified to be even a little more angry than its brothers that spend most of their life on the streets.

Enter the Hydrogen Energy Supply System, HESS Gen II for short. The tests are continuing to come in, several more have been run because I had a hard time really believing that the environmental footprint of this vehicle could really be that of a 50cc scooter. Not to mention that an additional feature, i call it a “by-product” of the HESS Gen II system, is an increase in fuel economy. This too was more than i could believe and in that regard I will still keep my yap shut about the increase until i have additional data to support what appears to be an incredible decrease in fuel consumption.

Check out the new gallery for more pictures of the Ultimate Surf Assault Vehicle.

With this thing you can still ride dirty and go for a swim.

Snakcharmer

“it was the last extra mile that killed him”  those will be the words on my tombstone.  Until then we will        continue to go that extra mile to make sure that projects like this get completed even when it hurts.

The Hydrogen Hybrid unit was installed and once again tested and it produced amazing results. I will post the emissions tests on the web site in a page dedicated to this system. prior to that 2 more independent tests will be conducted in order to fully establish, (to me anyway) that the reduction in hydrocarbon emissions from this big nasty SUV have truly reached the levels recorded thus far.  All i can say at this point is that the damn thing works, and i am completely amazed at how well.  And yes for those who are interested, the by product of the reduced emissions is indeed an increase in fuel economy. 

So all in all, to sum up the SAV project I present the fol owing specs for the truck.

Suspension:

Rear travel: 28″   Sway Away  triple by pass shocks and coil carriers. Mounted on a 3 link system that is tucked up underneath and inside the Armada.

Rear End: Dynatrac  Dana 60

42 gal fuel cell

Crow harnesses, interior covered in wet suit material, Eurojet Carbon Fiber front seats, Carbon fiber speaker boxes in the rear, hand formed aluminum body panels, Auto Meter Gauges, and Lowrance GPS

Front Suspension: Fox Shocks, by pass and coil carriers,  Travel 17″

Hydrogen Hybrid:  HESS gen II  single cell system.  Hydrogen and oxygen gas is injected into the intake of the motor producing dramatic results. the system by which it is introduced is controlled and managed from a electronic control unit specifically designed for this motor and its needs.

that’s is for now. i am still so tired i cant see straight.

ride dirty,  without any exhaust…

snakecharmer

THINK ABOUT THAT FOR A MINUTE…. ARE YOU ON THE FIELD OR IN THE STANDS. A WARRIOR OR A SPECTATOR?  IF YOUR SINGING FIGHT SONGS FROM YOUR EASY CHAIR YOU HAVE LOTS OF COMPANY BUT NOBODY REALLY HEARS YOU.

GET UP AND GET IT ON. WORK HARD PLAY HARD, AND LEAVE A GOOD LOOKING CORPSE. OIL UP YOUR LOVE ROCKET, PLUCK THE HAIR OFF YOUR BUTT AND GO OUT AND HAVE A GOOD TIME.

RIDING DIRTY DIRTY DIRTY. 

SNAKECHARMER

I think I will make a few and see if anybody wants to get as happy as I am. I WANT TO BE CLEAR. I did not start driving aorund on water only. I still have to buy diesel. I am still pissed about having to buy diesel. I just dont have to buy quite as much. That’s at least until I blow the damn motor out of my truck like the hindinberg.  I will be the guinna pig, let’s see how this works out and then we can talk turkey about you guys shelling out some cheese to buy one of these things. What could be F-King better?

If you have not taken the time to meet the F-King, you really should go to the morning humor section and hook up. 

Ride Dirty,

Snakecharmer

See you soon,

Snakecharmer

I took a glance at the way a word looked on a page long after I wrote it. Maybe its the hour of the day, early early am (when the goblins chase me out of bed) or maybe its the amount of tequila (that’s the source of the goblins) or maybe its just a wacked out mind with nothing to do at the moment. Whatever the reason, take a look at the word (or candy coated conjunction) F-KING.  It has no nasty in it at all. The “F” King must be a guy, a nobel guy, a man of highest morals and grand intent because “F” King is around all the time. He is on the tip of everybody’s tongue and used to describe almost anything from gutter to glorious.

This indeed, truly is the mark of the “F” King thing.  I mean think about it….he really is everywhere. You hear about him on the street, as you pass by a group of skaters, “check out the “F” King kick flip”….why he must be a skater. He must also drive a taxi, I heard somebody ask specifically for the “F” King taxi. He is also in politics, a common question today “who do you think will be “F” King president?”

I mean, I find myself thinking that I would rather be “F” King”, than just talking, to the girl at the coffee shop. I wonder if she would vote for me to do the “F” King thing if she knew that I wanted to be the “F” King thing that she wanted to do?

It gets so out of hand that it make me “F” King crazy. That’s it! The whole world has gone “F” King crazy and they just don’t know how to say it. A long time ago “F” King was kept in the dark, hidden behind a cloak of other words used to describe the same thing. I am glad that we have evolved, cause now every thing can be linked to a “F” King thing and “F” King’s lineage is alive with princes, dukes and all sorts of other dignitaries. Think about it or better yet “F” it. Or sometimes ”F” her or “F” him. OR “F” that or this. Not to mention intercontinental applications, “F” you (Japanese).

So today, lets make it a “F” King of day. Have a grand time, though a party, get “F” King happy. I am going to invite ED to my party, he’s a great guy, fun to be around. Do me a favor would you? Get your big “F” King ass  out of here and go find Ed. You know what, Ed is a prince of a man, he needs a title.

Go get “F” ED.  I don’t know about you,  but I feel “F” King great.  Its good to be King. Even better to be the “F” King.

It’s good to be the ”F” King thing, that makes people crazy.

Ride Dirty or don’t ride with me.

The “F” King Snakecharmer

ride dirty and take an extra peso for paco when you fill up, it just makes good sense, no?

snakecharmer

Now all of that has nothing to do with the topic o the day except it sets the stage.  Remember its never the fall but the sudden stop that hurts. Anyway some folks were saving gas this morning, they were riding a scooter. When I say folks I mean two and when I say scooter I mean one. Some people are so damn stupid they should wear helmets, all day, on or off the scooter.

I carry a camera everywhere I go for occasions such as these. However, when opportunity knocked this morning the damn thing was somewhere deep up under my dash, smashed into that position because I had just laid down 40 feet of rubber and spilled a macho grande starbucks on my balls. That was my reward for  missing the morons on the scooter. AS if this wasn’t enough, the two hells angles in front of me came right out of a circus. The one riding bitch had 10 asses, 9 of which had totally engulfed the seat. The pilot was about 85 pounds and hunkered over the bars with her chin damn near on the headlight. The fact that I drive a big, I mean big, diesel eating, gross polluting 4×4 on stilts was not even on their radar. 

Communication is a wonderful thing but its best left to those who are evolved enough to use language. The two clowns in front of me had a system of communication that defied even my weird imagination. Fatty would twist and look behind and then smack bones on the side to which she thought they should turn. Bones would then turn the opposite way of the slap. Fatty would then slap again and yell “GO RIGHT” while slapping Bone’s left side. Dealing with them was like that dance you do in the grocery strore when you meet some idoit in an asile that can’t commit to go either way but instead just does the little shuffle in front of you…except i am in my truck and they are on a scooter, and I’ll be damned if we ain’t trying to go the same stinkin direction.

Remember the wreck? This pair of clowns is what I have in front of me, coffee is what I am about to get all over me. Fatty wacks bones on the left side trying to tell her about the wreck, Bones turns right, Fatty wacks right, Bones slips left, Fatty wacks again and Bones turns around to scream about the quality of the signals. Scooters bounce I guess. Because the last thing I saw before I damn near passed out from a pair of scalded balls was that scooter pinging off of the three cars around me like a pinball. At that point my balls were still fine and this was good entertainment. The part that got me and saved them, was this little tiny ray of red light peeping out from under Fatty’s ass. Instinct I guess, red lights no matter how small, make you jam the brake. 

Do they know how close to death they were?  Hell no. In a cloud of burning rubber, screaming from the burning pain I watch them keep driving down the line between the cars. 

Oh yeah, one more thing. I can think of only one person who was even remotely happy to have been screwed this morning by the scooter riding freaks. This would be the feller who stuffed his hood under the back bumper of my truck. I couldn’t give two dead flys at the moment due to the fact that my happy sack was still on fire and fire was making a run towards my back porch. When he appears at my window, his face turns ashen, he thinks he’s at fault for the look of pain on my face. I am a decent dude, a damn prince of a man come to think of it. I don’t give a crap about being rear ended, its all I can do to snarl out that I’m leaving now and if your car is stuck up my ass you can have it back when it falls out. He just looks at me with his mouth hanging open.  It hung open for about 30 yards, and so did his car. 

And may I ask, how was your morning?

Snakecharmer

So, in an effort to ease the pain, blow some steam and let you join the rest who point and crack jokes at my expence, welcome to “The morning sit show”.  I purposely left out the “h”  in sit, why have rating issues right off the bat. Besides, the first 5 minutes of “your day at the desk” should set the stage for the rest of the day. “Sit down shut up and laugh”

This is an introduction. A stupid waste of time, but I wanted to make sure that my title, expected content and any other grand scheme relating to ‘the morning sit show” was imortalized here so that my stupidity in print and pictures gets all the respect is does’nt deserve and copyright protection to boot.