What is Hydroxy?
There are 6 gasses that constitute Hydroxy. The mixture is mostly Molecular Hydrogen (H2) and Molecular Oxygen (O2) (in a ratio of 66% H2 to 33% O2. Hydroxy also contains Electrically Expanded Water (ExW, a type of electron-rich, cold water plasma), a small amount of Atomic Hydrogen (H) and Atomic Oxygen (O), and a small amount of water vapour.
The key note as to what makes a “true” Hydroxy is that it is formed within an “open-system” electrolyser (alkaline electrolyser), so the 6 parts of Hydroxy are mixed within the electrolyser and then ducted out of a single port.
Other electrolysis technologies, like PEM electrolysers, can only ever produce pure Molecular Hydrogen (66%) and pure Molecular Oxygen (33%), and these 2 gasses are produced separately from each other. Even when recombined, this type of gas shouldn’t be considered “true” Hydroxy.
What is Electrically Expanded Water (ExW)?
ExW is a water plasma formed from water molecules between (not on the surface of) the plates of the electrolyser. These water molecules absorb electrons from the electrical current between these plates, thus absorbing enough electrons to enter a plasma state.
ExW is a cold plasma and it doesn’t condense back into water until the extra absorbed electrons are released. This means that ExW contains bioavailable electrons.
These electrons then charge the water that our Hydroxy bubbles through as well as provide your body with electrons through inhalation.
Electrons are an important component in neutralizing ROS (Reactive Oxygen Species, or, “oxidation agents”), along with Molecular Hydrogen.
ORP (Oxidation Reduction Potential)
ORP refers to the electrical charge in water.
Water with a positive ORP is deficient in electrons and thus absorbs electrons from your body, thus behaving like a free-radical. Water with a negative ORP is rich in electrons and thus behaves more like an antioxidant. Essentially all tap water and bottled water has a positive ORP.
As Hydroxy gas bubbles through water, the water absorbs the electrons in the ExW and thus the ORP drops.
For Example, we’ve measured water to have an ORP or +350mV before infusion. After 10 minutes of infusion, the water measured at -400mV.
And though hydrogen easily diffuses out of water, the negative ORP will remain for about 10-12 hours in an open container at room temperature.
Drinking infused water is a double positive – you remove an oxidizing agent (water with positive ORP) and replace it with an antioxidant (water with negative ORP).
Hydrogen Saturation
*The saturation point is the maximum amount of hydrogen that something can absorb.
It takes about 10 minutes to fully saturate 1 L of water at 100% duty (100% gas production). Afterwards, if the container is left out without a lid, it’ll take about 30 minutes for the hydrogen to evaporate out of the water. Furthermore, cold water is able to dissolve more gas than warm water, so colder water will have a higher concentration of hydrogen than warm water.
To store your infused water, make sure that the container is well sealed and kept chilled in order to maximize the “longevity” of the hydrogen in the water.
Inhalation
It is not uncommon for one’s body to adjust to hydrogen when they start inhalation therapy. This is because the body sometimes detoxes before it starts to heal, meaning that some people will experience detox symptoms (Headaches, gut issues, temporary rashes, etc).
We recommend starting with 5 minute sessions for inhalation. If you feel discomfort or “weirdness,” discontinue use and resume later with shorter sessions. As the body adjusts, you can gradually increase the session lengths.
Once you can inhale for 20-30 minutes with no issue, you should be good to inhale for as long as you want moving forward.
Contamination / Foaming
Regarding the mixing container:
Plastic is porous and can absorb oils into its surface. Make sure that your PureONE bottles are used only for the PureONE and that no oil (including from your skin) contaminates the insides of those bottles. If any chance of contamination occurs, wash with warm soapy water and rinse very thoroughly
How to spot foaming and contamination:
When foaming occurs, and if the black cap is on your PureONE to seal it, the foaming will force water from the electrolyser to the float-sensor reservoir. The viewing window gives a direct view into the float-sensor reservoir, so you will see the water level rise.
To confirm that it’s foaming:
a) Turn off the gas production and see if the water level eventually drops.
- b) Turn on the gas production and see if the water level rises again.
Or;
- a) Remove the black cap from the top of your PureONE.
- b) Wrap a cloth or paper towel around the base of that spout.
- c) Turn on the gas production.
- d) Standing back a step or two, watch to see if any foam comes out of the spout.
*Some water vapor carrying dissolved lye will come out of the spout. Do not put your face above the opening of the spout when the gas production is turned on.
If you have confirmed that your lye solution is contaminated:
- a) Empty your PureONE and dispose of the lye solution.
- b) Rinse out your PureONE very thoroughly with hot water.
- c) Confirm that your lye solution mixing container (the blue Purifier bottle) and mixing utensil are properly clean.
- d) Mix a new batch of lye solution and start fresh.
Testing the Gas Seals and Lye Concentration
The PureONE requires about 70 grams of lye. With too little lye, a higher voltage (higher duty%) is required to produce Hydroxy.
- Turn on PureONE and set it to 5% duty / gas production
- With good seals and an adequate lye concentration, you should see the purifier and infusion bottle eventually begin to bubble very slowly
- If no bubbling occurs and the seals have been confirmed to be adequate, it is likely that the lye concentration is too low. See ‘More On – Lye Loss’ on page [ ]
Lye Crystallization
Regardless of whether the PureONE is being used, lye will gradually crystallize out of solution. This process is accelerated as the water level within the PureONE drops and the concentration of lye in solution increases.
Keeping your PureONE topped up will help in increasing the time between cleanings.
Septic
Though lye is safe to dispose of through the sewer system, the lye solution will kill beneficial bacteria in your septic.
If disposing of lye solution through your septic, the lye solution must first be neutralized.
Materials You’ll Need:
- Protective gloves and goggles
- A well-ventilated area (preferably outside)
- Large plastic or glass container
- Vinegar (white distilled) or citric acid — these are mild, safe acids
- pH test strips or digital pH meter
- Thermometer
- Cold water
Step-by-Step Instructions
*Wear safety gear — sodium hydroxide is caustic and can burn skin or eyes
1. Slowly add vinegar or citric acid to the diluted NaOH solution.
– Start very slowly, stirring as you go.
2. Check the pH as you go.
– You’re aiming for a neutral pH around 7.
– Add more vinegar/acid until the solution tests between 6.5 and 8.0
3. Once neutralized, the solution can usually be poured down the drain with plenty of cold running water
– If unsure, call your municipal waste or hazardous materials department to confirm.
* Quick Note *
Neutralizing lye is an exothermic reaction. If the temperature of the lye solution is rising too much, dilute it with cold water to cool it down. You can also put ice cubes into your lye solution very very carefully so as to not splash. Again, wear protection.