Energizing the Hydrogen Fuel Cell System

Method 1: Using the ignition switch as the engine is started is very standard and a very simple way to begin the process of producing Hydrogen Gas. To set this up you sould find the Ignition Fuse, which will energize the system automatically, and bridge around it with an Add-A Fuse device, to provide voltage to the Time Delay Relay Unit.

Problem here: If a person should turn on the Ignition Switch to only use the radio or CD player, Hydrogen Gas will be produced. The Hydrogen Fuel Cell System should NOT be producing Hyrogen Gas when the engine is not running. If playing the radio without the ignition turned on becomes a problem, Go to Method 2.

Method 2: Nearly all automobiles and small trucks are equipped with Power Brakes. Power Brakes receive their power from the Engines Vacuum, but only when the engine is running.

By cutting the Vacuum Line between the Engine Intake Manifold and the Power Brake Diaphram Unit, a Barbed "T" Connector can be installed with the "T" outlet connected to a Switch operated, DC Relay. This switch would only have connection to the Hydrogen Fuel Cell System when the engine has been started and running. This creates a Vacuum to both the Power Brakes and Vacuum Switch, now connecting DC Voltage to the Time Delay Relay Unit.

NOTE: A Time Delay Relay should be used to delay the Hydrogen Fuel Cell System, for at least 15 to 20 seconds operation under either method 1 or 2. For more info. click on the Time Delay Relay button to the right.