Frequently Asked Questions
Why hydrogen?
Isn't hydrogen dangerous?
How do I know
this isn't some kind of rip-off?
Why haven't I heard
about this before?
Will your kit fit in my car?
Can I use it on my boat?
Will it work on diesel engines?
Will my
car still pass the state emissions test?
What about freezing temperatures?
Doesn't it take more energy to produce hydrogen than is returned?
Will
the kit drain my battery or ruin my alternator?
Will my car still
run if I run out of gas?
Can
I install the supplemental hydrogen system myself?
What
do I do if I have a problem installing the kit?
Can someone install
the kit for me?
I installed the kit and my fuel mileage is worse. What's wrong?
Who do I contact
for technical support?
Can I get my money
back if I'm not happy?
Will it void my car's warranty?
Is it legal to install?
Why hydrogen?
Hydrogen has the highest energy to weight ratio known, NASA has
used it as a rocket fuel for decades. Hydrogen is considered a near-perfect
energy carrier. It has many advantages over conventional fuels: it is
non-toxic, it is renewable, clean to use, it's cheap, and it produces
much more energy per pound than other fuels.
Hydrogen is considered the fuel of choice for energy-efficiency.
As stated above, it burns very cleanly and doesn't produce carbon dioxide
pollutants. One of the most exciting things about hydrogen is that it
is virtually cost free since one can extract hydrogen from water. One
liter of water contains approximately 1866 liters of hydrogen and oxygen
or HHO gas.
Isn't hydrogen dangerous?
Yes but no more so than gasoline. Hydrogen is a flammable gas and
when combined with Oxygen becomes an explosive gas the same as gasoline.
However, Hydrogen is the lightest element in the universe and rapidly
dissipates as it rises in the atmosphere so there is no worries about
a hydrogen spill.
Remember, we are not storing any Hydrogen, we are supplying it to
the engine where it is consumed as it is produced. With hydrogen production
on demand, there is no Hydrogen storage tank to explode in an accident.
How do
I know this isn't some kind of rip-off?
Because we promise! Seriously, we offer a full 60 day money back
guarantee. If you are not fully satisfied that our Limelight hydrox
kits are the fastest, easiest way to achieve significant fuel mileage
gains on your vehicle, we'll give you all your money back.
Why haven't I
heard about this before?
The underlying technology has been around since the early 1800's
and was experimented with in the 1940's for use on automobiles. Up until
recently petroleum based fuels were relatively cheap and there was very
little interest in this type of supplemental fuel technology. The conspiracy
theorists among us also blame the "big oil" companies for the suppression
of this technology.
Will your kit fit in my
car?
Unfortunately there is no way to guarantee the placement in any
given vehicle due to state smog controls, additional options and manufacturer
production changes. But don't worry, where there is a will, there is
a way! Our kits can fit in most vehicle engine compartments but can
also be installed behind bumpers, fenders, in the trunk, mounted externally
or in a truck bed. The only place the kit can not go is in the
passenger compartment for safety reasons.
Can I use it on my boat?
Yes you can use our kits with any internal combustion engine that
burns gasoline, diesel fuel, ethanol, Biodiesel or LPG.
Will it work on diesel
engines?
Yes you can use our kits with any diesel fuel combustion engine.
Diesel engines are generally easier to install the kit on since most
have no Oxygen sensors. Injecting supplemental hydrogen on a diesel
engine follows the same principals as propane injection and causes
the diesel fuel to combust and burn more thoroughly.
Will
my car still pass the state emissions test?
Your car should pass your state's emissions test with flying colors!
Documented emissions tests results show a dramatic reduction in Hydrocarbons,
Carbon Monoxide and Nitrogen oxides. If your testing technician
questions your vehicle's low test results, you may have to show him
the supplemental hydrogen kit to prove his machine is not broken.
What about freezing
temperatures?
Our supplemental hydrogen kits are designed to withstand freezing
temperatures without a problem. Even if frozen solid, once power is
applied to the reaction chamber, the ice will begin to melt and return
to it's liquid state within a few minutes. The wet flashback arrestor
is cold-proofed by adding rubbing or denatured alcohol to the water.
If further cold-proofing is desired, the entire system can be flushed
and refilled with winter blend windshield washer fluid.
Doesn't it take more energy to produce hydrogen than is returned?
According to the laws of thermodynamics, technically yes. There
is a common misconception being spread by naysayers and people who still
believe that the earth is flat about supplemental hydrogen injection.
They claim that by drawing electricity to run the hydrogen generator,
that you cause the vehicle to use more fuel to make the electricity
than you get back in burning the hydrogen. They will cite laws of thermodynamics
and conservation of matter and claim that any automotive device that
uses electrolysis to produce supplemental hydrogen must be a perpetual
motion machine and can not exist.
Let me ask you if your gas mileage drops when you turn on your car's
headlights? Of course not! Your vehicles alternator is constantly producing
anyplace from 60 to 120 Amps, most of it going unused. All we are doing
is taping into a small amount of this surplus electricity that is already
being produced. Adding a supplemental hydrogen kit to your vehicle's
electrical system is no more a strain on the engine than turning on
your headlights. All the hydrox gas does is help the gasoline or diesel
molecule combust more thoroughly and release more of its stored energy
inside your engine, not in the catalytic converter.
Will
the kit drain my battery or ruin my alternator?
If your vehicle has a properly functioning charging system, you
should see no difference in battery capacity or alternator life. Owners
of older or high mileage vehicles may wish to have their vehicle's charging
system tested before installing a supplemental hydrogen kit. This testing
is normally performed free of charge at many auto parts stores around
the country. In certain cases a battery and/or alternator upgrade may
be needed.
Will my car
still run if I run out of gas?
I wish it could, however the volume of hydrox gas required to run
an internal combustion engine without another fuel source is quite large
and just not feasible with our kits today.
Can
I install the supplemental hydrogen system myself?
If you are comfortable installing a car stereo or changing spark
plugs on your car, then by all means, yes! Our kits are designed for
the do-it-yourselfer who is comfortable working with tools and on vehicles.
If you can follow directions and have a bit of common sense, you can
install our supplemental hydrogen system.
What
do I do if I have a problem installing the kit?
You can contact us for support. Our trained staff is eager to help.
If you run into problems with anything we are more than happy to help
out or you can ask your local mechanic for assistance. They are always
intrigued about the system and have sometimes offered free help to learn
more about the system.
Can someone install
the system for me?
Your local mechanic should be able to install the hydrogen kit for
you in about an hour. We are currently working to set up an installation
network of trained and certified mechanics across the country and will
post locations when available.
I installed the kit and my fuel mileage is worse. What's wrong?
The first thing to check is the electronic fuel injection enhancer
module (or EFIE) is functioning properly and calibrated for your engine's
Oxygen sensor readings. If the EFIE module is not properly calibrated,
the reduced hydrocarbons in your vehicle's exhaust will tell the O2
sensor to report a lean air/fuel mixture and cause the car's computer
to add more fuel to the mix thereby causing a drop in fuel mileage.
Please contact technical support for assistance.
Who do I contact
for technical support?
Contact our technical support department for help. After hours calls
will be returned the next day.
Can I get my
money back if I'm not happy?
Absolutely! We stake our business and reputation on satisfied customers
and we want you to be happy. We offer a full 60 day money back guarantee.
If you are not fully satisfied we'll give you all your money back. All
our supplemental hydrogen systems carry a limited one year warranty
against defects in materials and workmanship and will be repaired or
replaced at no cost.
Will it void my car's
warranty?
The Magnuson-Moss Act of 1975 prohibits car manufacturers from
voiding the vehicle's warranty because of the installation of an aftermarket
part. In cases where such a failed aftermarket part is responsible for
a warranty claim, the vehicle manufacturer must arrange a settlement
with the consumer, but by law the new vehicle warranty is not voided.
Overall, the laws governing warranties are very clear. The only time a new vehicle warranty can be voided is if an aftermarket part has been installed and it can be proven that it is responsible for an emission warranty claim. However, a vehicle manufacturer or dealership cannot void a warranty simply because an aftermarket equipment has been installed on a vehicle.
If a dealership denies a warranty claim and you think the claim falls
under the rules explained above concerning the clean air act (such as
an emission part failure), obtain a written explanation of the dealers
refusal. Then follow the steps outlined in the owners manual. However,
if this fails, then phone your complaint in to the EPA at (202) 233-9040
or (202) 326-9100.
Is it legal to install?
As of this time we are aware of no legislation or restrictions on
the installation of an aftermarket supplemental hydrogen generation
system. We are working with the United States Environmental Protection
Agency to have our hydrox systems registered and evaluated as a gas
and emission savings device.