Making Fire From Water

[Guest]

From Slashdot

rom the cue-mad-scientist-laughter-now dept.

LexNaturalis writes "Gizmodo has a story out about a new product that makes fire from water(http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/home/make-fire-from-water-116027.php). Gizmodo explains how it works: 'Ordinary tap water (preferably distilled) is supplied to the fireplace through a pipe or tank, a 220 volt electrical service then separates the hydrogen and oxygen atoms through electrolysis, the Aqueon ignites the hydrogen, and ta-dah, fire! The oxygen is then added for color and brightness, while the rest is released into the room. It doesn't require venting because it doesn't produce any harmful emittents like carbon monoxide -- just water vapor.' The manufacturer's website has more information on the science behind (http://www.heatnglo.com/products/fireplaces/aqueon/AqueonScience.asp) this new product. While splitting water to get hydrogen and oxygen is not new, this product will likely make the technology more accessible to the masses and might hopefully show that hydrogen is a more attractive fuel than petroleum-based fuels."

[llm60 0]

Why couldnt I think of that :angry:

[Skooter92 7]

I think Jared runs on hydrogen, because he never seems to stop venting. And he is full of hot gas.

Nyuck, nyuck.

[Guest]

Hydrogen doesn't necessarily have to be hot. :angry:

[WAS967 97]

It is if you light it. (Someone git me a match!)

[Guest]

Boom!