In an HHO system, a reservoir is simply a container that holds additional electrolyte.

When combined with a Wet Cell configuration, a reservoir can be used to automatically refill your container. This can give you a much longer run time, and prevent you from having to open the cell container each time you need to refill it. As the cell heats up during normal use, the fluid in the container will expand. When the cell is turned off, and begins to cool, the fluid in the cell container will contract again forming a vacuum. The vacuum that occurs in the cell container will siphon additional electrolyte from the larger reservoir back into the cell container, essentially refilling it automatically.

When combined with a Dry Cell configuration, a reservoir takes on an entirely different purpose. One that is twofold. The first purpose is to provide enough electrolyte for the cell to function. Generally, a Dry Cell doesn't contain very much electrolyte because the electrodes are close together. Also, when a Dry Cell is turned on, much the electrolyte inside will escape with the HHO. Here is where the second purpose comes into play. As the the electrolyte-laden HHO escapes the cell it must be collected and returned to the cell to start the process over again. See our Plumbing Diagram for an example. The reservoir acts as a Gas Separator. The electrolyte returns to the reservoir, while the HHO bubbles up to the top, where it is collected. This "self-pumping" mechanism helps to naturally cool the cell and electrolyte.

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