FAQ

1. What is the best method for running my MagDrive HHO Generator?

The Magdrive HHO Generator must be run in hybrid fuel mode, meaning using your regular fuel along with the fuel produced from the MagDrive HHO Generator. Most users achieve a 15 - 45% fuel savings on average.

2. If I run it as a hybrid fuel system, will I get rust or corrosion?

The fossil fuel (petrol or diesel) produces more than enough heat during combustion so that when the HHO burns, the engine temperatures are high enough to keep it as a vapored steam until it exits the exhaust system.  Units have been running for over 2 years without any evidence of moisture or corrosion problems.

3. Will I get instructions on how to install my MagDrive HHO Generator?

With every unit you receive basic installation instructions on how to install the MagDrive HHO Generator. This information is also listed on our support page. It includes simple wiring instructions and where and how the HHO Generator should be connected to your engine. This is supplied for informational purposes only (see next point).

4. What about my insurers - do I need to inform them? 

We have spoken to a number of vehicle insurance companies in the U.K. and they have said that installation of our units will not impact existing insurance premiums providing the following is adhered to:

1. They must be informed of the installation

2. They insist that the units are installed at a garage and/or by a qualified mechanic or installation engineer. Depending on the insurance company's policies, they may require a copy of one of the following documents:

a. Installation report on headed paper from the garage/mechanic/installation engineer that carried out the installation.

b. Letter on headed paper from garage/mechanic/installation engineer confirming they carried out the installation.

c. Official payment receipt for the installation supplied by the garage/mechanic/installation engineer .

As there are a large number of insurance companies in the U.K. each with their own policies and procedures we recommend that before installing a Magdrive HHO Generator you speak to your automotive insurance company.

5. Do I need to inform anyone else before or after the installation? 

If your car was registered after 1st March 2001, you will have to inform the DVLA of a change of fuel type. Please visit their website for further information.

We would also appreciate feedback in the form of pictures, testimonial, statistics (fuel savings etc) for use on our website. Please see our Submit Your Review webpage or contact us for more details.

6. I have two vehicles, one is fuel injected and the other is an older vehicle with a carburetor. Will the HHO Generators work on both systems?

Yes they will. For older engines with a carburetor the HHO outlet hose(s) should be connected into the riser plate orifice located underneath the carburetor or directly into the assembly after the air filter.

On newer engines, the HHO outlet hose(s) should be connected into the air intake plenum as close to the throttle body assembly as possible. The HHO hoses must be connected to the air intake system after the MAF sensor, if one is present. Also see 20. below.

If your vehicle has a turbo (and perhaps an intercooler) fitted, the entry point for the HHO outlet hoses will differ from above. The HHO hoses must enter the air intake system before the turbo otherwise no fuel saving benefits will be realised.

7. If I have questions is there any tech support for my MagDrive HHO Generator?

Yes. You can contact us anytime by email at support@magdrive.co.uk and we will reply a.s.a.p. Or you can contact your local sub-distributor during their business hours. Please visit our Distributors page for details of the sub-distributor covering your area. If no sub-distributor has been appointed yet, you can contact us directly.

8. Is there any kind of guarantee that comes with my MagDrive HHO Generator?

Yes. We guarantee that the product is free from defects and errors in workmanship and it will perform as advertised. Depending upon your vehicle and driving conditions, you can expect anywhere from 15% to 40%+ fuel savings (increase) over your current fuel usage.
Please read our product Guarantee page linked from the Main page.
All accessory parts are guaranteed for 90 days from installation date, i.e. switch, pump, relays. The Brick cell is guaranteed for 1 year from date of purchase.

9. Why are your HHO Generators overall less expensive than others?

 The principle idea is to make our premium quality products affordable so that everyone can benefit from them.

10. Do I have to remember to turn the unit off when not in use?

To avoid this problem, power to the unit is controlled by your ignition switch so the unit only operates when the vehicle is running.

11. What about cold weather - what do I do to protect the HHO Generator?

First of all the HHO generators use distilled water and acetic acid as the electrolyte, commonly available as distilled white vinegar. The reservoir also contains the electrolyte, as does the HHO generator (brick). Being acetic acid based, minimal freezing protection is all that's necessary. Both can freeze solid without any major problems. Once the power switch is turned on the HHO gen will immediately begin to thaw out.

If you want to have added protection against freezing (to at least -10):
a. Use denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol - mix 1 part alcohol to every 5 parts vinegar.
b. Alternatively, use 5% distilled white vinegar in a 50/50 mix with blue windshield washer solvent (contains anti-freeze).
c. Insulate the Brick cell, reserve tank and hoses with foam pipe wrap insulation, available from most DIY stores.
d. In some countries, plate heaters are available - can be attached to the brick and powered from the vehicle's electrical system

12. What if I want to move the HHO Generator to my other car or truck?

If it is going to be transferred over, you can get all of the necessary hose, clamps, fittings etc directly from us or our sub-distributors within the U.K.

13. How far can I travel using the Auto-Fill add on with my HHO generator before I have to refill the reservoir tank?

Mileage would depend upon engine size and vehicle travelling speeds.

14. Are MagDrive FuelfromH2o LLC planning on producing other units?

Yes. Please remember to visit our News page for further information and regular updates.

15. How long does it take to get my MagDrive HHO generator from the time I ordered it?

The units are manufacturered in the U.S. and at present are ordered on-demand from the manufacturer. As a rule it will be delivered to you within 30 days from the normal working day we receive your cleared funds (U.K. mainland only - deliveries to other parts of the British Isles may take a bit longer due to circumstances beyond our control).

16. Why dont you sell units that can run the vehicle on just HHO alone without any other fuel?

Please visit our News webpage on a regular basis for further information and product updates.

17. Some basic answers to basic questions - Series 11a, 12a, 14a & 15a models.

• a. Current draw.
• b. Electrolyte.
• c. Condensate.
• d. Production stats.
• e. Check engine light.
• f.  Explosive gases under hood.

• a. 2.5- 4 amps cold...7 - 11 amps warmed up.
• b. Use 5% distilled white vinegar for your electrolyte (50:50 mix of 5% d.w. vinegar and distilled water for 14a range).
• c. There is always some kind of condensate residue in lines when shut down & cooled off.
• d. Production stats are available upon request.
• e. The 'check engine light' has never come on once on any vehicle no matter what year, model or engine.
• f.  No explosive gases float around under the hood. It is an on-demand sealed system.

18. Why and what are the reasons for developing the MagDrive units for public use and how does it work?

With the never ending increases in energy costs there has to be a way to break this cycle of rising fuel costs. So why not try to find a better and less expensive way of using our available energy?

Hydrogen and Oxygen are two of the most abundant elements available to us on this planet, so why not use them to our advantage?

Hydrogen per unit is 3 times more powerful in energy produced than petrol and almost 4 times that of ethanol. When burnt in conjunction with Oxygen the resulting by-product is water (h2o). So if you can follow along:

Lets take some water, a compound of 2 elements (2 parts hydrogen and 1 part oxygen - h2o or HHO) and using electricity split them apart into their separate gases. One gas is hydrogen [fuel] and the other oxygen [oxidizer]. Let's then introduce them into an internal combustion engine running on petrol. Keep in mind petrol as a fuel is barely 13% efficient to start with. So after introducing the more powerful fuel of hydrogen and oxygen [HHO] into the engine what exactly do you achieve?

a. For starters the engine will run like it never ran before - it will act as though its brand new with the pep and performance you would expect from a new car.

b. The emissions will fall to unbelievably low levels, rivaling (or bettering) a new car's emission standards.

c. The petrol (or diesel) will combust not at a 13% efficiency but at almost a 98% efficiency leaving less polutants to be emitted out of the exhaust.

d. The engine's lubricating oil will stay cleaner, the spark plugs will last longer, the engine will stay cleaner internally and the engine temps will drop by a few degrees C.

e. Best of all, you start with water, split the water into 2 gasses, burn the 2 gasses with the petrol and end up as result with water at the exhaust outlet right back where you started from in the begining.

And what did you get out of all of this? Anywhere from 15 - 40%+ more miles per litre from the inefficient stand-alone petrol/diesel that you started out with as well as a few pounds more in your pocket at the petrol pump.
There are 100s of people out there doing this everyday with Magdrive HHO units - some do better than others but overall every penny saved at the petrol pump adds up to more money left in your pocket.

19. When I start to lose fuel economy and performance what's happening and what do I do?

Assuming your car is being maintained to the manufacturer's minimum standard and has not developed an obvious fault, loss of fuel savings and performance tells us one thing without any guess work - here is what's happening.

As the electrolyte is used and new replacement electrolyte is introduced into the generator, minerals and chemicals from the used electrolyte are being left behind in the Generator. This can build up over a period of time (that's why its very important to use good quality distilled white vinegar). This build up provides the electrical current with an alternative path to conduct through instead of the electrolyte. Remember, that electricity will take the shortest and easiest path. The current is being conducted by the residue and not by the HHO electrolyte. Some symptoms will be that the unit does not get up to operating temp or the HHO production drops off and fuel economy and performance will begin or drop off gradually or almost completely if not tended to.
To remedy this situation, empty and flush out the generator as per the instructions in point 25 below and refill with distilled white vinegar. After performing this minor service your HHO generator will start to perform as it did originally.

Remember, maintenance is necessary to keep your MagDrive HHO generator working efficiently and up to operating temperatures. Like everything else, it does need some care and maintenance according to the use and demands placed upon it.

20. Do I have to make any changes to my vehicle's engine or computer?

It is sometimes necessary on older vehicles (1985 and older) to adjust the engine's timing a couple of degrees and possibly also the engine's idle speed.

On newer vehicles, the on-board computer reads information from one or more of the following (if present)....

• Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) sensor
• O2 (a.k.a. LAMBDA or oxygen) sensor
• Throttle position sensor
• Manifold Air Pressure (MAP) sensor
• Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor

....in order to make adjustments to the fuel/air mixture automatically. It must be noted that on some fuel injected vehicles some attention to and/or fine tuning of the oxygen and/or MAP sensor control system may be required in order to reap the maximum benefit from any brand of HHO generator.

21. What about installation location - where is the best location to install my MagDrive HHO Gen?

This will be checked by the installer, but the most advantageous location to install a MagDrive HHO Generator is in front of the radiator or elsewhere within the engine compartment. Please see the HHO Generators page on our website for each model's dimensions to determine which HHO generator kit you have enough space for within your vehicle's engine compartment.

22. What is the best and most accurate method of setting up my HHO Gen with electrolyte?

23. Why do we have to do this?

By correctly filling up your HHO generator like this it will perform optimally and you will maximise your fuel savings.

24. Where can I get distilled white vinegar from for my HHO generator?
Any grocery store or supermarket. It may be more cost effective to purchase larger quantities (5 litres) from a wholesale outlet.

Please see our support page for further information.

25. How do I service or clean out my Magdrive HHO generator?

It's a very easy 10 minute process - just follow these simple steps: 

Remember, you are using white distilled vinegar (acetic acid), a common food item containing distilled water [potable], meaning no toxic chemicals. Maintenance is a water flush out. The vehicle exhaust according to all certified emission reports should be substantially greener than anything now required by emission laws. So although MagDrive units may come in assorted models and/or colours, they are all in essence...

"ECOLOGICALLY & ENVIRONMENTALLY GREEN "