AquaCure
FAQ

Short answer: to act as a ‘current’ (amperage) path.

Water is dielectric, which is a scientific way to say “does not conduct electricity.”

Yet for electrolysis (the scientific way to say “split water into hydrogen and oxygen using electricity”) to ‘work’, the electricity must get from one electrode to the other.

So to conduct electricity, the water MUST have an ‘impurity’ in it. The electricity then travels through the water using the impurity.

Ideally, the impurity should be a catalyst (catalysts assist the reaction WITHOUT getting consumed in the process).

Extensive testing of thousands of potential catalyst solutions was conducted to find the most practical option—low cost, readily available, minimally caustic yet highly efficient, clean, and long-lasting.

Through this research, a lean (not very caustic) solution of lye was identified as the most practical balance of all factors.

Note: The lye is a catalyst and is supposed to STAY IN THE MACHINE, not come out with the pure HydrOxy gas.

The HydrOxy gas does contain a bit of water moisture that can hold a tiny amount of lye, which gets scrubbed (removed) in the Humidifier, so the HydrOxy that is produced is PURE and SAFE.

Important: Do not put anything into the AquaCure except pure lye (NaOH) and PURE water.

Some people suggest using catalysts like:

1. KOH (EXTREMELY CAUSTIC), which the AquaCure components are not designed to handle and which causes chemical burns.
2. Sodium Bicarbonate (baking soda), which produces large amounts of sludge and poisonous gas (carbon monoxide).
3. Sodium Chloride (table salt), which creates green gunk and poisonous gas (chlorine).

The point is that this method is the result of decades of research and thousands of units in operation worldwide—demonstrating what is practical and SAFE.

Recommended Lye Concentration for Safe and Efficient Operation

A lean electrolyte mixture is recommended for optimal performance and safety when operating a HydrOxy generator.

The goal is to use the minimum amount of lye necessary to produce gas efficiently. Using excessive lye can lead to several issues:

• Crystallization, which may clog small internal passages or orifices
• Increased foaming, which can lead to unwanted lye carryover
• Corrosion risks and maintenance challenges

By maintaining a lean mixture, the system remains stable, clean, and safe, while still delivering sufficient gas for typical applications.

Safe Use Guidelines for the AquaCure AC50 – Gas Production and Inhalation

The AquaCure AC50 is designed to offer adjustable gas output for a range of applications. While it is capable of producing high volumes of gas, it is critical to use appropriate settings for therapeutic inhalation to avoid serious risk.

Inhalation Safety: More Is Not Better

• Inhalation of 100% gas output is extremely dangerous and can be potentially fatal if the gas ignites in the lungs.
• Any air mixture containing more than 4% hydrogen is explosive.
• For therapeutic breathing, staying below the 4% hydrogen concentration limit is essential for safety.
• Most clinical studies use 2% hydrogen in air, which is already sufficient to achieve beneficial effects. All such studies have shown positive health outcomes without exceeding safe thresholds.

Gas Flow Limits for Inhalation

• For an average adult male, inhaling more than 18 liters per hour (lph) of HydrOxy may exceed the 4% hydrogen safety limit, depending on their breathing rate.
• Therefore, do not exceed 18 lph of gas output for any form of inhalation therapy.
• Do not equate high gas production with better results—once the blood is saturated with hydrogen, additional hydrogen simply gets exhaled.

Proper Electrolyte Concentration

Using a lean electrolyte mixture (e.g., 80 grams of lye in the AquaCure) offers multiple safety and performance benefits:

• The solution is no more caustic than strong soap, minimizing the risk of chemical burns.
• It naturally limits gas production, keeping it within safe inhalation levels.
• It significantly reduces foaming, which prevents lye from being carried into the Humidifier.
• This approach supports cleaner operation and safer output.

Non-Inhalation Applications – Higher Output Permitted

The AquaCure can be safely operated at full (100%) gas output for non-inhalation uses, including:

• Fueling a microtorch
• Rapid infusion of HydrOxy into water
• Processing larger water volumes
• Producing “New Water”
• Combustion enhancement in carbon-fueled engines

In these scenarios, high gas output is acceptable and often beneficial. However, these modes should never be confused with therapeutic breathing applications.

Static Electricity and Explosion Risk

HydrOxy is combustible, and static electricity can ignite the gas under certain conditions. To minimize risk:

• Use only nasal cannulas, not masks, which increase the explosion risk.
• Operate the machine in a static-free environment.
• Ground yourself and the machine during use to avoid voltage potential differences.
• Do not assume that accidents can’t happen—explosions have occurred when safety protocols were not followed. Fortunately, serious injuries have been avoided due to proper procedures.

Material Warnings – No Glass Components

Do not use glass containers or fittings with the AquaCure. In the event of a gas ignition:

• Plastic may flex or break with minimal risk, but
• Glass can shatter, causing severe injury from flying shards.

The AquaCure uses food-grade plastics that are safe for health applications. Concerns about volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or contamination from these plastics are unfounded. If you require glass for your application, the AquaCure is not the appropriate device to use.

We purchase our lye in bulk with special order at a local hardware store. Lye used to be available in most grocery stores and hardware stores but police campaigning has mostly removed it from those sources.

Lye (aka NaOH, sodium hydroxide and caustic soda) can be purchased online in quantity and cheaper than we sell it. Just order 99% pure lye.

This also applies to citric acid, although it can usually be purchased in a local whole food store bulk section (it’s used for canning fruit). We add citric acid to the mixture in the same ratio as the lye.

For Australian users we found the correct Lye which has no impurities added for cleaning drains and that is “Glitz” Caustic Soda and is readily available at “Bunnings ” Warehouse.

The lye is a catalyst, so it is not ‘consumed’ and in theory the initial charge would last a lifetime. However, in practice a tiny amount is lost out with the gas over time (that’s why we have the Humidifier, to trap the lye).
Lye can also be lost when people pour out some of the solution or if you have a foaming issue or if you have a malfunctioning duckbill valve. The easiest way to determine when you need to add another ounce of lye is when you notice the gas production has dropped (and there is no gas leak or hose blockage).

Also known as Sodium Hydroxide, NaOH and caustic soda. This is an inorganic chemical at minimum 99% pure. It is a white solid, highly caustic metallic base and alkali salt. Sodium hydroxide is soluble in water, ethanol and methanol.

This alkali is deliquescent and readily absorbs moisture and carbon dioxide in air.

Lye is used in many industries, like candle making and making Bio-Diesel.
In Soap Making: Lye is mixed with water to create a lye solution. The lye solution, when then mixed with fats and oils, will cause a chemical reaction called saponification (fancy for soap). The result of saponification is beautiful handmade soap. This is how soap has been made for thousands of years and you can still buy it in specialty shops and farmer’s markets.
In Cleaning: Industrial, or technical, grade lye is often used as a cleaner and is the active ingredient in common household drain cleaners and oven cleaners.
In Food Prep: Food uses of sodium hydroxide include washing or chemical peeling of fruits and vegetables, chocolate and cocoa processing, caramel coloring production, poultry scalding, soft drink processing, and thickening ice cream. Olives are often soaked in sodium hydroxide for softening; Pretzels and German lye rolls are glazed with a sodium hydroxide solution before baking to make them crisp.
The point is that most households already use lye directly or indirectly without even knowing it.

Electrically Expanded Water (ExW) in HydrOxy Gas

Spectroscopic analysis indicates that HydrOxy gas (also known as Brown’s Gas or HHO) contains a small percentage—approximately 3%—of monatomic hydrogen and oxygen. However, more notably, a significant portion of the gas may consist of a unique component known as Electrically Expanded Water (ExW).

What Is ExW?

Electrically Expanded Water is a negatively charged, plasma-like form of water. Unlike conventional water vapor or steam, ExW:

• Does not condense when cooled.
• Exists as a gaseous form of H₂O containing excess energy in the form of bio-available electrons.
• Behaves as a cold plasma—a fourth state of matter characterized by ionized particles—at room temperature.

ExW is still water (H₂O), but it has absorbed energy in such a way that it transitions into a high-energy gas form without decomposing into hydrogen and oxygen. This distinguishes it from steam or vapor, which can revert to liquid through simple cooling.

How Is ExW Formed?

ExW forms within the liquid electrolyte—specifically in the area between the electrodes—during electrolysis. Importantly, this formation is disrupted by the use of a membrane, which is common in traditional electrolyzers that separate hydrogen and oxygen into different output streams. To allow ExW to form and remain stable, it is necessary to keep all gas components together, unseparated by a membrane.

Detecting and Measuring ExW

Although direct measurement of ExW is challenging, several indirect methods offer evidence of its presence:

• Mass spectrometry of fully dried gas reveals a persistent, non-condensing component of gaseous water—distinct from vapor or steam.
• Chromatography and spectrographic techniques detect “dry water vapor” that behaves unlike normal H₂O gas.
• Gas overproduction—when the gas output exceeds theoretical limits set by Faraday’s Laws of Electrolysis—suggests the formation of an additional component (ExW), not accounted for by standard hydrogen and oxygen gas equations.

Relevance to Health Applications

ExW is believed to play a significant role in the therapeutic benefits of HydrOxy gas. While hydrogen itself is a well-studied therapeutic antioxidant, ExW may offer additional support by:

• Delivering energy directly to the body in the form of electrons, which may assist in restoring cellular energy balance.
• Supporting regeneration systems and enhancing the body’s ability to heal by compensating for depleted energy reserves.

This makes ExW particularly relevant for individuals with compromised metabolic or energy production systems, where simply supplying molecular hydrogen may not be sufficient. In this context, ExW acts as a kind of “fuel” or energy source, complementing the “nutrient” role of hydrogen gas.

Additional Considerations

Systems producing a significant amount of ExW may appear to operate at greater-than-expected efficiency due to gas volumes exceeding standard electrolysis output, which can be interpreted as indirect evidence of ExW formation.

The presence of sludge in the electrolyzer is sometimes associated with higher levels of ExW production.

Understanding Brown’s Gas (also known as BG, HHO, or HydrOxy):

Brown’s Gas is a mixture of combustible gases produced by an electrolyzer specifically designed to split water without separating the resulting hydrogen and oxygen gases. In contrast to traditional electrolysis systems, which use a membrane to divide the gases, Brown’s Gas systems allow all gases to exit through a single outlet.

How Electrolysis Works

Electrolysis splits water (H₂O) into hydrogen and oxygen by:

• Submerging two electrodes (anode and cathode) into a solution containing water and a catalyst.
• Applying direct current through the solution.

Hydrogen is released at the cathode (negative electrode), and oxygen at the anode (positive electrode). There are various catalysts that can facilitate this process.

Key Difference: Membrane vs. No Membrane

Traditional electrolyzers often use a membrane or separator to divide the electrolyte chamber, which results in separate hydrogen and oxygen gas streams.

In Brown’s Gas electrolyzers, no membrane is used, so:

• All gases—hydrogen, oxygen, and water vapor—exit together.
• This allows for the formation of an additional gas not typically seen in conventional systems.

Electrically Expanded Water (ExW) – A Fourth State

Without the membrane to disrupt the electrochemical process, a unique, negatively charged plasma form of water—referred to as Electrically Expanded Water (ExW)—can form directly in the electrolyte. This is thought to be:

• A type of fourth state of water, distinct from solid, liquid, or vapor.
• A substance with extra electrons, forming stable molecular structures that do not associate with either electrode.

These structures may explain why atomic forms of hydrogen and oxygen can remain stable within Brown’s Gas, and why some gas components can be heavier than air.

Composition of Brown’s Gas

Brown’s Gas typically contains:

• Hydrogen (H, H₂)
• Oxygen (O, O₂)
• Water vapor (H₂O)
• Electrically Expanded Water (ExW)
• Possible structured gas forms, sometimes described as “fluid crystals,” “Rydberg clusters,” or “magnecules”

Unique Properties

Research indicates that the effects and characteristics of Brown’s Gas cannot be replicated by simply mixing bottled hydrogen and oxygen in a 2:1 ratio. The inclusion of ExW and other structured gas forms appears to provide unique chemical and energetic properties that differentiate it from conventional gas mixtures.

Brown’s Gas is generated from pure water and electricity using specialized, membrane-free electrolyzers and is commonly used in applications ranging from health and wellness to industrial processes.

Prep it in the morning and have it at work to drink throughout the day!
Aluminum containers work best… but we shy away from recommending aluminum because of it’s connection with Alzheimer’s. Normally (any other material) sealed sports bottle at room temperature, the goodness is half gone in a day (so use anything you like). Aluminum holds it for and additional day (goodness half gone in two days).
Keeping it cool also helps retain the ‘goodness’. Conversely, heating the bubbled water (like to make tea) drives the goodness away.

Proper Use of Teflon Tape and Filling Procedure for the AquaCure:

Make sure to apply enough layers of Teflon tape to ensure a good seal.

• Wrap 5 to 9 layers of Teflon tape clockwise around the top threads of the silver Water Fill Stem.
• Be careful not to use too much tape, as excessive layering can cause the tape to bunch or be pushed down when screwing on the Tower Cap.

Important:

The Tower Cap is designed to remain in place and should not be removed except during the scheduled 100-hour maintenance cleanings.

To refill the unit, use the provided syringe to squirt distilled water into the check valve on top of the Tower Cap. This not only refills the system but also helps keep the check valve clean and functional by flushing it with fresh water.

Regarding static electricity: Our home is carpeted and we run around in our socks when indoors. Any thoughts? 

• Ground yourself on (touch) the machine before using it. Keep yourself grounded often.
• Keep a higher humidity in the room that has the AquaCure in it.
• Don’t wear static prone clothing around the AquaCure.

The manual says that the AquaCure should be operated in an environment temperature 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. It gets hot here and the main room I live in can get over 90 in summer. Can the device spontaneously combust even when not in use?
No, 90°F is OK for that, it will not self-explode even in higher temperatures. The main reason we put in the temperatures is to keep it out of FREEZING temperatures, which would damage the machine.
Should I keep my AquaCure in a cool room, only?
We don’t recommend to operate it at greater that 90°F because fittings inside might start to leak.

Understanding the Hour Meter Display and Indicator Light:

The last two digits on the hour meter represent tenths and hundredths of an hour, not minutes or seconds. While it may seem counterintuitive, this is a standard formatting method for some digital hour meters.

For example:

0564.66

This indicates 564 hours and 66% of an hour (which is approximately 40 minutes).

So, the rightmost two digits are percentages of an hour, not actual time units like minutes.

Indicator Light:

Yes, the red light is supposed to flash when gas is being produced. This is a normal operating feature that confirms active gas generation.

Water Purity Guidelines for Use with the AquaCure (or Similar Devices):

Yes, regular distilled water is generally acceptable for use. While pharmaceutical-grade distilled water is more pure and therefore better, the difference in performance is minimal and usually only noticeable over extended use.

In general, the purer the water, the better the system will perform over time. Here are a few key points to consider:

• Impurities in lower-grade distilled water can lead to increased sludge buildup, requiring more frequent cleaning of the machine.
• Lye scrubbing efficiency in the humidifier may be reduced with lower-purity water, which could allow trace lye to pass through more easily.
• For drinking applications, lower purity water may contain non-bioavailable contaminants, which slightly reduces its health quality.

Alternative Option:

For those seeking maximum purity, consider investing in a high-quality water distiller. A good unit should include a pre-heat cycle to remove light volatile contaminants before the main distillation process begins.

One example of such a distiller is available from Water Lovers, which includes this pre-heat feature. Some manufacturers are working on broader distribution, including availability in North America.

When we use the nose prongs, we don’t seem to be able to feel any gas coming out of them.

The gas volume is too small compared to what you normally breathe, so it is normal to not feel any gas coming out.

The ONLY practical way to know if gas is coming out the cannula is to submerge the nasal prongs under water… and YES it’ll only bubble out of one prong, which one depends on which has the least resistance when under water.

But gas is bubbling in the containers. Does the gas only come into the nose prong tube as we inhale?

It will come SLIGHTLY more as you inhale but it’ll come regardless, (assuming you don’t have a gas leak).

I put the nose prongs under water and no bubbles come out…is this normal?

No, this is not normal. You have a gas leak, likely on or around the bubbler lid. Submerge the bubbler under water and plug the cannula output and you’ll see the bubbles where the leak is.

We currently use about 80 grams (3 ounces or 6 tablespoons) of lye in the AquaCure model AC50. Which is about 0.1% mixture of lye (very lean and safe (relatively)).
Many ‘other’ electrolyzer manufacturers recommend up to 25% lye solution (by weight), which is theoretically optimum for efficiency but in reality far too dense and totally un-needed.

Guidance for Traveling and Storing the AquaCure:

Many users travel without taking their AquaCure unit with them. For those who do choose to travel with it, it’s recommended to drain all fluids before transport, unless it’s certain the machine will remain upright and stable throughout the journey.

Storage Tips:

The AquaCure can be stored for several months with the lye solution still inside. The main issue with long-term storage arises when water evaporates, leaving behind lye crystals. These crystals can clog the small internal orifices of the machine. However, if the water is well-sealed and cannot escape, storage with the solution in place is generally safe.

If lye crystals do form inside the machine, the solution is to flush with boiling hot water multiple times to dissolve the buildup.

When in doubt, the safest approach is to pour the lye solution into a storage jar (plastic lid only—no metal).

Upon return, if crystals have formed in the jar, simply remix them thoroughly into solution, ensuring all solids are fully dissolved before pouring it back into the AquaCure.

Clarification based on practical experience and industry guidance:

“There are many conflicting opinions online. Some say not to pour used lye solution down the drain; others suggest letting it sit outside so ‘naphtha’ can evaporate before disposal.

However, much of this is misinformation about lye (NaOH).

• First, lye has been used for thousands of years to make soap—people have applied it to their skin safely in controlled formulations. Most traditional soap is still made this way.
• Second, there are no naphtha vapors or other harmful off-gassing associated with NaOH solutions.
• Third, sodium hydroxide is a natural compound formed when rainwater leaches through wood ash after a forest fire. It’s environmentally compatible in proper concentrations.
• Fourth, it’s the main ingredient in most household drain cleaners—it’s literally designed to go down the drain.

Unfortunately, even sources like Wikipedia sometimes show misleading images (e.g., burns from KOH, not NaOH).

A properly mixed solution (such as 80 grams in the machine) is generally mild. While it can sting if it contacts mucus membranes or open wounds, it can be safely rinsed off with warm water. Wash until the slippery feeling is gone—just like you would with soap.

As detailed in user manuals and instructional materials, the correct method for disposal is to simply pour the used solution down the drain.”

“I read to only use a plug with earthing. The adapter supplied has no earth prong. Can I use my own lead from a different device that fits?”
It’s OK to use without earth, but optimal to install an earthed plug.

The AquaCure will ‘work’ with ungrounded power but it is best (safest) to use earthed (grounded) receptacles.

Yes, please refer to our Returns Page for a detailed explanation. (Click here).

According to experienced sources:

“Yes, a yellow tint is the ideal color of conditioned electrolyte, which is more efficient than freshly mixed electrolyte.

The brown coloration in the solution during rinsing is the sludge that typically forms during Brown’s Gas electrolysis.

Black particles are likely oxidized construction debris, solidified minerals from impurities, or material from plate decomposition. If it is plate decomposition, the concern only arises if the plates are actually breaking down. As long as the machine is still producing gas, it’s functioning properly.”

There are three places water is used in the AquaCure system.
1. The AquaCure itself… 
Which requires PURE water ONLY; because impurities in the water may cause excessive sludge, plate out on the electrodes (reducing efficiency), degrade (eat) the electrodes, cause foaming and/or make poison gasses.
You REALLY need to put ONLY pure (distilled is pure enough) water in the AquaCure.
That said, the only water we recommend putting in the AquaCure is the water from the Humidifier, because it is distilled water and has any trapped lye, which you are then putting back into the machine (where it belongs).
NOTE that the AquaCure AC50 works most efficiently if it is kept near full, so we recommend that you change out the Humidifier water at least often enough to keep the water level
2. The Humidifier…
Again, PURE (distilled) water ONLY because only pure water can efficiently trap the lye molecules that ‘rode out’ on the water mist. Those molecules are trapped in the Humidifier so the gas that goes out to be used is PURE.
However, the Humidifier water must be changed every few hours to make sure it maintains it’s absorption capability. If it gets ‘too full’ of lye, then some might be able to travel out with the gas.
So a perfect solution is to use the Humidifier water to fill the AquaCure when the liquid level drops to ¾ or ½ full.
3. The Drinking Water Bubbler…
If you are not breathing or drinking the final water can be ‘clean’ water (tap or spring), not mineralized.
In Mr. Wiseman’s opinion, the Drinking Water Bubbler should always have distilled water. 

The water in this bubbler is the drinking water and some people have strongly held belief that mineralized water is what they should drink so that’s what they use in the Drinking Water Bubbler bubbler… It doesn’t matter (to the AquaCure operation) what water is in the Drinking Water Bubbler, so it’s your choice; whatever YOU think is best for you.
Note that the Drinking Water Bubbler is the redundant defense to make SURE you never inhale lye. So we do not recommend inhalation from any point in the system except the gas output of the Drinking Water Bubbler.

The problem is that your well water tests high because of impurities. Just because the pH is high doesn’t make the water healthful. The water needs to be healthful because of hydrogen, not minerals.
Lye makes water have a pH of 13…Would you drink lye water? (please don’t).George Wiseman’s recommendation is drink only distilled water that has been bubbled with BG.

You should not need to add much or often. Keep your old electrolyte when you clean out the machine, add a bit of new lye as needed (when the electrolyte is out of the machine) and you’ll be good for many years.

99% pure lye should be fine no matter the source.

We took off the blue light when we went to translucent tubing because it was near impossible to see the water meniscus (water line) even with the blue light and people were over-filling the machine, thinking that the blue light in the bottom was the fluid level.

But customers wanted it back, so we put the blue light back in, and have a little white ball to help them see the meniscus. But sometimes the ball sticks, so it isn’t an ideal solution, but the best we can do right now.

Clarifying AquaCure Gas Output and Safe Usage Guidelines

Maximum Gas Output vs. Therapeutic Use

The AquaCure AC50 is capable of producing up to 75 liters per hour (lph) of HydrOxy gas, but this is the maximum output achievable only when the system is fully optimized for gas production. This is not the recommended or default setting, particularly for therapeutic applications.

For safety, the system is intentionally limited in its standard configuration to prevent users from accidentally producing excessive volumes of gas. High concentrations of hydrogen are explosive and can be dangerous when inhaled.

Safety Limits for Inhalation

• Any air mixture containing more than 4% hydrogen is potentially explosive.
• Most clinical research on hydrogen therapy uses a 2% hydrogen concentration, which is already sufficient to saturate the blood and has shown consistent therapeutic benefits.
• For inhalation, the gas flow should not exceed 18 lph for an average adult, to remain below the 4% hydrogen safety threshold in typical breathing volumes.

Once the blood is saturated with hydrogen, inhaling more has little or no added benefit—the body simply exhales the excess.

Applications Beyond Inhalation

The AquaCure is marketed as a multi-purpose HydrOxy generator. High gas production levels (approaching 75 lph) are appropriate for non-inhalation uses, such as:

• Fueling a microtorch
• Providing gas for multiple users simultaneously
• Rapid infusion of HydrOxy into water
• Treating larger volumes of water
• Producing Electrically Expanded Water (New Water)
• Enhancing carbon-fuel combustion efficiency

Controlling Gas Output

The primary method to increase gas production is by adjusting the electrolyte concentration. A stronger solution—up to 25% lye by weight (e.g., 1 kg water + 0.25 kg lye)—will significantly increase gas output.

However, this approach introduces trade-offs:

• Higher concentrations can cause crystallization, foaming, and increased misting, which may carry lye into the filter or humidifier.
• More frequent scrubber water changes will be required.
• Inhaling gas with lye mist contamination may result in bad-tasting water or safety concerns.

Recommended Electrolyte Mix for Inhalation Use

For safe and efficient therapeutic use:

• Use a lean mixture, such as 1 ounce of lye per quart of water.
• Benefits include:
  • Lower causticity (similar to strong soap)
  • Reduced foaming and misting
  • Controlled gas output within safe breathing limits
  • Less carry-over of lye into the humidifier or water filter

Avoiding Common Hazards

Static Electricity

• Static discharge can ignite hydrogen-rich gas mixtures.
• Always operate the device in a static-free environment and ensure both the machine and user are grounded.
• Avoid wearing synthetic clothing or moving across carpets while using the system.

Use of Masks vs. Cannulas

• Nasal cannulas are preferred for inhalation, as they naturally dilute the gas with ambient air and pose a lower ignition risk.
• Full-face masks increase the risk of an explosion due to gas buildup and should be avoided.

Use of Glass Containers

• Do not use glass for any part of the gas-handling system. In the event of ignition, glass can shatter and cause serious injury.
• The AquaCure is designed with food-grade plastic components, which are safe and significantly less hazardous if ruptured.

Adjusting Gas Flow

To ensure safe operation, especially during inhalation:

• Use the built-in torch valve (or a restriction valve) to control and reduce gas flow as needed.
• If the system is producing more than 18 lph, throttle it back accordingly.
• Operating above this threshold without proper control systems significantly increases risk.

Estimating Gas Flow

Using simple tools (like a plastic bag) to estimate gas flow is not recommended due to numerous uncontrolled variables such as sealing quality and volume accuracy. If a flow meter is not available, this method might provide a rough estimate, but precision instruments are strongly advised.

Summary: Best Practices for Safe Operation

For non-therapeutic uses, higher output is acceptable but must be controlled and monitored.

Do not exceed 18 lph for breathing.

Use a lean electrolyte mix for safe gas output.

Operate in a static-free environment.

Use only nasal cannulas, not masks.

Avoid glass components.

Use scrubbing filters and replace scrubber water regularly if foaming occurs.

When we use the nose prongs, we don’t seem to be able to feel any gas coming out of them.

The gas volume is too small compared to what you normally breathe, so it is normal to not feel any gas coming out.

The ONLY practical way to know if gas is coming out the cannula is to submerge the prongs under water… and YES it’ll only bubble out of one prong, which one depends on which has the least resistance when under water.

But gas is bubbling in the containers. Does the gas only come into the nose prong tube as we inhale?

It will come SLIGHTLY more as you inhale but it’ll come regardless, (assuming you don’t have a gas leak).

I put the nose prongs under water and no bubbles come out…is this normal?

No, this is not normal. You have a gas leak, likely on or around the bubbler lid. Submerge the bubbler under water and plug the cannula output and you’ll see the bubbles where the leak is.

Controlling the Hydrogen Concentration When Breathing HydrOxy Gas

User question:

“Do not allow the breathed air:HydrOxy mixture to exceed 4% (by weight) hydrogen in air. How do I control this percentage?”

Response:

Most users do not closely monitor this, especially when breathing HydrOxy through nasal cannulas. The risk of ignition in this setup is extremely low due to the natural dilution of the gas with ambient air and the low spark risk in the nasal passages.

However, for those who want to ensure strict adherence to the 4% hydrogen safety limit (the lower flammability limit in air), here’s how to approach it:

1. Estimate the user’s breathing rate – This is typically around 6–10 liters per minute for a resting adult.
2. Calculate the maximum HydrOxy flow – To stay below 4% hydrogen in the inhaled air, you would want HydrOxy gas (which is roughly two parts hydrogen to one part oxygen) to account for less than 4% of the total volume of inhaled air.
   • For example: If a person breathes 10 liters per minute, the maximum safe HydrOxy flow rate would be 0.4 liters per minute (400 mL/min) or less.
3. Adjust the output – Use the torch valve (or gas flow control) on the AquaCure unit to limit the gas output to the appropriate rate. Once calculated, this setting can be maintained consistently.
4. Is this automatic with the AquaCure? The AquaCure is designed with safety features in mind. Under typical operation, the gas concentration remains well below 4%, especially when using the recommended electrolyte concentration. However, users are still advised to monitor or limit the gas flow manually if they wish to stay strictly within the 4% margin.
5. Does this depend on how much lye is used? Yes. The lye concentration affects the conductivity of the electrolyte, which directly impacts amperage and gas production. A leaner electrolyte mixture (e.g., one ounce of lye per quart of water) limits current flow, thereby controlling gas output and improving safety margins.

I read to only use a plug with earthing. The adapter supplied has no earth prong. Can I use my own lead from a different device that fits?

It’s OK to use without earth, but optimal to install an earthed plug.

HydrOxy and Its Potential Role in Supporting Health

Practitioner Question:

“How might HydrOxy therapy affect conditions like cancer, infections, or other health issues? What is the proposed mechanism by which this gas mixture could influence viruses, bacteria, fungi, or abnormal cell growth?”

General Response:

HydrOxy, also known as Brown’s Gas, is a mixture of hydrogen, oxygen, and a unique component called Electrically Expanded Water (ExW)—a proposed plasma-like form of water enriched with electrons. While direct medical claims cannot be made, there is growing interest in the supportive role of hydrogen gas in wellness, based on its recognized properties as a selective antioxidant and modulator of cellular signaling pathways.

Proposed Mechanism of Action

Hydrogen is sometimes described as a nutritional element—a molecule that may support normal biological function by:

• Acting as a selective antioxidant, neutralizing harmful free radicals (e.g., hydroxyl radicals).
• Supporting cellular energy production by indirectly assisting mitochondrial function.
• Modulating gene expression and reducing inflammation.

Oxygen, as part of HydrOxy, supports cellular respiration, while ExW (if its proposed characteristics hold true) may contribute bio-available electrons, potentially enhancing redox balance and cell signaling.

Hydrogen Deficiency Theory

A developing hypothesis suggests that modern lifestyles and environmental factors (such as processed diets, antibiotic overuse, and chemical exposure) may disrupt gut microbiota, which play a role in producing hydrogen during digestion. If hydrogen availability is compromised, some theorize that this could contribute to reduced tissue repair, immune function, and overall vitality.

HydrOxy supplementation is proposed as a means to address this deficit by delivering molecular hydrogen and oxygen directly, bypassing digestive pathways.

Rejuvenation and Immune Support (Hypothetical Framework)

While definitive clinical evidence is still limited, some preliminary studies and anecdotal observations suggest that hydrogen gas may:

• Support immune regulation
• Assist the body’s natural anti-inflammatory responses
• Promote cellular repair mechanisms
• Enhance energy metabolism and physical performance in some individuals

It’s important to note that HydrOxy does not directly attack or treat pathogens, tumors, or diseases. Instead, it is proposed to support the body’s internal healing processes, potentially helping the body restore balance when it is under physiological stress.

Safety and Medical Oversight

HydrOxy gas is still under investigation and should not be viewed as a replacement for evidence-based medical treatment. It is important for individuals to:

Follow all safety protocols, particularly when inhaling gas mixtures, as hydrogen is combustible at concentrations above 4% in air.

Consult with licensed healthcare professionals before using gas-based therapies.

Use such systems only as adjuncts to appropriate medical care.

Prep it in the morning and have it at work to drink throughout the day!

Aluminum works best. Normally (any other material) the goodness is half gone in a day (so use anything you like). Aluminum holds it for and additional day (goodness half gone in two days).

Keeping it cool also helps retain the ‘goodness’. Conversely, heating the bubbled water (like to make tea) drives the goodness away.

Understanding Hydrogen Concentration in HydrOxy-Enriched Water:

When discussing hydrogen in water, it’s important to distinguish between gas production and hydrogen concentration in water. The output of a HydrOxy (also known as Brown’s Gas or HHO) generator is typically measured in liters per hour (lph) or milliliters per minute (mL/min)—not in parts per million (ppm).

PPM is used to measure how much hydrogen is dissolved in water, which results from bubbling hydrogen gas through the water (also called infusing or enriching the water with hydrogen). While a higher gas production rate allows faster infusion, any given volume of water can become fully saturated with hydrogen over time, regardless of the production rate.

For example, a typical HydrOxy machine such as the AquaCure AC50 produces about 50 lph (or 833 mL/min) of HydrOxy gas. At this rate, it can fully enrich one liter of water in approximately 10 minutes.

However, measuring the actual hydrogen content in water infused with HydrOxy gas is technically challenging. This is because common testing methods, such as titration drops (e.g., H2 Blue) or basic hydrogen meters, are affected by the presence of oxygen in HydrOxy gas. The oxygen skews the results and causes these methods to under-report hydrogen content. Even the manufacturers of titration products have confirmed these limitations.

To accurately measure hydrogen levels in HydrOxy-enriched water, a specialized meter—capable of isolating hydrogen from other gases—is required. These professional-grade devices can cost upwards of $20,000. Using such equipment, tests have shown that HydrOxy-enriched water typically contains about 0.5 ppm of dissolved hydrogen.

While this is lower than the often-cited 1.6 ppm for pure hydrogen-enriched water (under standard conditions without oxygen), the presence of oxygen and ExW (Electrically Expanded Water) in HydrOxy enhances its therapeutic benefits. These additional components contribute unique bioactive properties, such as:

• Delivering bio-available electrons, which may support cellular repair and regeneration
• Supporting immune function, potentially helping the body address pathogens more effectively
• Stimulating stem cell activity, which may contribute to scar healing and tissue regeneration

In comparison, inhaling HydrOxy gas introduces far more hydrogen into the bloodstream than drinking hydrogen-rich water. For example, just 12 seconds of inhalation can deliver as much hydrogen to the blood as drinking an entire liter of fully infused (1.6 ppm) hydrogen water.

In summary, while ppm is a useful metric for measuring dissolved hydrogen in water, it becomes less relevant when using HydrOxy gas. The overall therapeutic effect of HydrOxy—in both water and gas form—goes beyond just hydrogen concentration, offering added benefits through its unique composition.