If you are looking to improve your vehicle's fuel economy by turning your car into a water burning hybrid, building a hydrogen generator is not your only challenge. You must also understand how to attach the hho unit to your automobile while avoiding falling victim to the secret "mounting" issues most kits neglect to mention.

See, what many people don't realize is that, often pre-made or pre-assembled hydrogen generators bought from online auctions or made by people worldwide for you, don't always come with installation instructions that consider all the important "mounting" variables involved.

Here is a summary of some important issues you must consider in order to accomplish proper (safe and smart) installation of a hydrogen generator in your car.

1: Keep The HHO Unit Away From Extreme Heat

Hho fuel is safe when kept within the electrolyzer container. However, because you are creating and burning a highly explosive gas, it's best to not place the unit near anything that can become extremely hot. In other words, do not mount it right against the exhaust manifold or radiator and make sure the unit is not touching the engine in any way. A good spot on most newer cars is right between the radiator and front grill. As long as the unit isn't right up against an area emitting extreme heat you should be fine. To be on the safe side, allow one or two inches of clearance in between.

2: Decide How To Mount The Unit And With What Support

Many creators of hydrogen car conversion kits and manuals tell you to use simple bungee chords to strap in your hho fuel cell device. In my experience this is a bad idea as bungee chords don't provide enough stability to keep the hho unit from shifting or coming loose altogether. It's better to use long metal strapping to secure it to the fiberglass bracing in the front wall of your vehicle. Alternatively, many prefer to use long plastic tie wraps as they provide more flexibility than metal straps and are easy to snake through small holes in your car's fiberglass front wall. Use a 2x4 piece of wood to make a base and cut out the unit's exact dimensions in the wood so that the hydrogen fuel cell generator is cradled at the base in it's own exact shape. This way it can't move.

3: Position The Unit So You Can See The Water Level Sight Tubes And Refill When Needed

Most hydrogen generators for cars use clear plastic tubes that stick out the side of them and allow you to judge the current water level. When you choose a spot to mount your hho device make sure you can see these water level tubes without straining too much. Otherwise, you could forget to refill them within the necessary time frame and cause the engine to falter. Also, insure the unit is in an area that allows you easy access to refill with water. Don't make it too hard to get to, in plain sight and easily refillable without it being a chore to do.

4: Position The Unit So You Can Access The Electrical Connections For Occasional Tightening

With constant and frequent use, the electrical connections on a hho generator can loosen up. This occurs rarely and only if the generator overheats. Make sure you can easily reach all the connections on the unit in case you ever have to adjust or tighten them. By making the unit clearly visible and more importantly reachable you can more easily monitor and maintain it resulting in a better working hydrogen generator that saves more gas.

Are you beginning to see why mounting hydrogen generators in vehicles is just as important as building and installing them. Hopefully, these tips have helped you realize how important it is to make these critical "mounting" decisions before you build any do-it-yourself hho fuel cell generators, as you may need to customize the dimensions a little for them to fit and work right within your car's available space. All the more reason why I recommend choosing a complete system that covers all the bases including proper mounting instructions that don't leave out important information that can make or break your success.