Hydrogen Generator Parts - NAPA and Graingers a good source

I've been researching different parts to build the various components of my first HHO generator, and am ready to start purchasing everything soon. Thankfully, I work at a NAPA Auto Parts store, and I should be able to get almost everything I need through them.

NAPA has a line of parts called "BALKAMP", which is really more of a blanket of goodies, than a specific line of parts such as starter, altenators, etc. In Balkamp, you can find everything from chemicals to mops to fasteners to... well.. anything, almost. So, as I purchase things, I will make sure to list all the relevant part numbers - a NAPA shopping list, if you will.


In the meantime, check out the online NAPA catalog..

HHO Generator Parts List - Canister & Plumbing

For my own HHO project, I will be using PVC (or possibly ABS) plastic pipe for the main generator reservoir, however I have seen regular old plastic and glass jars, as well as high-end materials such as stainless steel. The two key requirements are, it needs to be waterproof and it needs to be made of a material that's corrosion resistant.

The reason for that, is that the container and all components (mostly the submersed hardware) will be constantly exposed to oxidizing agents, and will corrode quickly!

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HHO Generator Parts - Main canister

• 4" diameter PVC pipe with threaded end-caps - this will become the HHO Canister itself.
  • I will be experimenting with a canister measuring about 8 inches overall length
• PVC pipe dope (glue)
  
• RTV silicone sealant (Anaerobic sealer may be optimal)
• Stainless Steel strips/plates - the more surface area the better, and the closer those surfaces are without touching, the more efficient the HHO output.
  • About 8, 18-24 gauge strips measuring 2" X 6" will be my starting point, but have seen many 'anode' configurations such as:
  • stainless steel washers in clusters
  • concentric stainless steel tubes
  • Double spiral stainless rods
  • folded stainless steel mesh
  • even stainless steel light switch plates!!
• Plate separators
  • plastic threaded rod, washers, and nuts should work well
• Mounting bracket for PVC canister
  • large hose clamps and/or universal fuel tank strap material will work for an economy setup
  • Machining/prototyping links are provided below for more high-end, or custom applications

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Plumbing (incomplete list)

• 5' - 5/16 to 1/2 inch vinyl/rubber tubing - I will use 3/8" in my references here
  • this tubing can be made of almost any material, this will supply the HHO gas to your vehicle's Air Box or Intake
  • You may need more, or less tubing, depending on where you intend to mount the HHO Gen
• (2) 3/8" hose nipples with male 1/8" pipe threads - stainless or plastic if possible
• (2) small hose clamps

More plumbing stuff to come...

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