I found quite cheap Einhell STE 2000 4-stroke generator on auction.

From your experience guys, Is it suitable for rebuilding? How much gas(LPM) i will need to run this old generator? its 196 cm3 ...

Thank you.

Hi Les;

Thanks for the project data dump. As always, excellent stuff - it seems there's forever something more I can learn!

BTW, I'm having difficulty opening your "Water (HHO) driven generator project.doc" file.
Might be this computer however since it's my ancient online relic from the ole' Waterfuelcell.org (before it locked - lurker dave) days.

When the threads dwindle I don't think its the interest that dries up so much as it is that the technology becomes do-able to many of the more technically capable so they simply quit posting and "go off and do it;" [like you and I did] which only leaves the lurkers and lamers, who soon loose interest and move on to the next hot topic. I've seen this pattern time and again over the years.

Meyer's "water fuel cell" technology development is still very much alive and well; at least here in Florida but the main focus relates to the Boyce type cell. It's now commercialized to a great extent with a few local shops providing auto conversions and such, but unfortunately, it still hasn't found the mainstream yet.
But it does appear there are lots of "hurricane aftermath" type HHO fed electric power generators in storage just waiting for that workout.

Here's a link to an HHO Test Set I put together a few years back. It never went beyond some lab testing but I thought you might find it interesting:

http://contest.techbriefs.com/2011/entries/machinery-and-equipment/1887

The HHO/ICE scheme turned out to be too noisy and maintenance prone for our application [irrigation - greenhouse] so I turned to Solar and subsequently Electromagnetic (Bob Smith - Kapanadze - Akula - Dally - etc.). These techniques do actually work but, as always with new technologies, they need a lot more development before they're "turn-key."

Here's a couple of links to my solar approach (these work great but they're expensive and too complicated):

http://contest.techbriefs.com/2010/entries/sustainable-technologies/608
http://contest.techbriefs.com/2010/entries/machinery-and-equipment/919

Anyway, good to here your still at it, hope you all are doing well, and thanks for sharing!

Lurker Dave...   )

Les;


Thank you very much for your gift. I understand that it is a lot of hard work and money you put in to this. It is really generous of you.


The .PCB files do they contain both layouts an schematics? I cant find any schematics in the zip file.
What program do I need to open the files?


With Best regards


Kent /

Protel DXP 2004 can open it. But it not support new os, so i am running it on winXP inside virtual box.

Les : Yes protel 99se have free trial version, but i was not able to instal it on 64-bit OS (i tried it on win 7 and 8 ). Thats why i have virtual-box with win xp.
If anyone will be interested i can convert your drawing to .cad files and post them somewhere.

I am thniking about some small scale replica(some RC motor or realy small gasoline generator <1kw), but i have almost not experience in combustion engine field and not as much money to spare  .
I would be realy glad if sameone help me a little bit. So guys if you have free time please PM me.

totally agree, all PCB manufacturers only asks for gerber files (even cheap factories in china).

I didn't find the pdf files of the schematics in the zip file (from dropbox) from Les Banki. Could you guide me to those files ?

Thanks again for all this great work. I will be doing a small replica on my free time and will post updates in the forum.

Les, stainless steel is stupidly expensive in my country so i want use old small electrolyser.
Is not powerfull but is power effective ... i sending picture from my thesis. I just need better case for that. Defenetly is not in my power to build some large 140 plate electrolyser so far.

I am quite afraid from large volme of hydroxy gas, i dont want to "play" with it, till i will get some experience. And i dont have stanalone workshop ... i am living in small apartment.

Is posible to run two stroke engine on hydroxy (If i will add standalone lubrication system to it of course)? Or i need 4-stroke one?

Les, stainless steel is stupidly expensive in my country so i want use old small electrolyser.
Is not powerfull but is power effective ...

Is posible to run two stroke engine on hydroxy

hydroxy needs the timng of the spark changed. advanced. With 2-stroke, you need to ignore one of the sparks, I believe.

N.B. For some electrolysers, staniless steel is essential for even adequate performance, and usually 316L is specified. do you have a recycling depot near you? They tend to collect metals separately and will have stainless steel. Scrapped commercial kitchen units are good, as is scrapped medical equipment

http://www.free-energy-info.co.uk
See Chapter 10.
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