Veg Blog

Meeting David Suzuki and Denis Hayes

Fri, 1 May 2009 21:49:34 -0400

Need I say more...

Hydrogen Go BOOM!and thoughts on the auto industry

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 21:58:34 -0400

Today I decided to do some more testing of my 21 plate hydrogen dry cell. I disconnected the tube that takes hydrogen to the engine from the bubbler and attached a balloon. The balloon filled with hydrogen and then was tied to a pole and placed over a candle. BOOM!!! LOUD!! Had to have been at least 130-140db. So, it seems that the cell is working. Still need to get time to try a long range trip to test the mileage gain.
Now about the troubles with the auto industry. First let me start by saying that the major label music industry about 10 years or so ago ignored the potential of the internet to market and distribute. They wanted to keep charging the consumer $20 or more for a CD that supposedly had better sound quality. Out comes the mp3 and the iPod and now they are being royally screwed because they missed the opportunity to do their own version of Apple’s iTunes which is the most used site for payed downloads.In fact, iTunes has saved their ass for now. Now what does this have to do with the auto industry? A few things. We need innovation and forward thinking. So, WHY is the hydrogen cell I installed not a standard install in every car? Its not like it’s difficult. Why are there not more green cars in general? The auto industry, like the record industry, has ignored it’s customers and what they have been asking for. They are too tied to big oil and withholding some very cool green technology such as algae bioiesel. Instead they offer technology trinkets like voice activation, etc. Things could be summed up by the comment made from a Detroit native as reported by the CBC tonight. The days of having a high school education and making $60-70,000 are over. I recently saw a comment made on the CBC website from a man who had a masters in science, was paid $28/hour at a job that no security, and made the point that he put off 6 years of his life with raising a family, went into debt, and had no sympathy for auto workers who make some ridiculous amount of $ with a high school degree.
I tend to agree. People are becoming too greedy, putting way too much on credit, and spreading themselves way too thin with extravagant purchases that are beyond what they need. Now it’s all collapsing and while the government tries its best to help with bailouts, it’s only delaying the inevitable. Unless perhaps the industry can pull a 180. But they seriously need to change their attitude, their pay structure, and give the customers what they want.

21 Plate Hydrogen On Demand System installed and being tested

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 20:26:48 -0500

On a cold and rainy Wednesday night, my mechanic Gary and I installed the 21 plate dry cell hydrogen on demand system. While the majority of it was easy, it was also slightly frustrating. For one, the water container or “bubbler” had a cap on it that was vented. This means hydrogen is escaping into the air instead of going into your engine. There were some other small issues cosmetically but all in all the system is in the van. Now... does it work? First let me explain the concept. Water is mixed with a small amount of lye (catalyst) and put into the water reservoir or “bubbler”. Electricity is sent to the 21 plate dry cell. This electricity comes from your battery/alternator and there is lots of it not being used by your car. The plates are charged and draw in the electrolyte from the reservoir’s 2 bottom outlets and break it into HHO, also known as Brown’s gas. This gas is sent back to the bubbler where it escapes to a third hose mounted on the top of the reservoir and sucked into your engine. The HHO or Hydrogen gas mixes with your regular fuel but hydrogen is three times more combustible. Thus you get better horsepower, it is a more efficient burn, and it increases your mpg. On diesels this is a very easy setup but on gas vehicles it gets a slight bit more complicated due to oxygen sensors, etc so you need what’s called a MAPI which regulates the oxygen sensor and electronic fuel injector. But it can be done. Now back to the question of does it work? Right away I could feel more “get up and go” in the van. I don’t need to hit the pedal so hard. It seems to accelerate smoother and quicker. But the ultimate test... a trip from Kitchener to Montreal as this distance is one tank of fuel for the van. Hopefully we’ll see an increase in mpg. Not sure when we’re doing this trip but hopefully soon. Stay posted.

It’s Arrived... my HHO On Demand system

Tue, 3 Feb 2009 10:16:08 -0500

My HHO Hydrogen On Demand system has arrived. It claims to boost milage by 20-60%. Now, I have heard of people doing this and recently have been email conference with a man who got 50% boost on his truck. The Mississauga newspaper did a story on him. My mechanic and I will soon be installing this system once he has some time to “lock the door” and we can focus on it. I will also be posting videos of our progress as it is installed. Plan is this...
Install HHO System
Fill Tank
Drive to Montreal
See what the results are
A full tank gets the van around 700km on average and from Kitchener to Montreal is one tank. Plus I get to visit one of my favorite cities!

Solar Heater

Mon, 2 Feb 2009 10:26:00 -0500

The Solar Heater for my studio is almost complete. My awesome builder and all around consultant/great guy, Glenn, has done a quick test by leaning the unit up against his south facing window in his open living room (which is being renovated). Now this isn’t exactly ideal conditions as the solar heater isn’t on the right angle, the sunlight is coming through window glass, etc. But the output on the thermometer showed this...
43˚Celsius! With proper placement, etc., my studio will be toasty warm.