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Nanopulser

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Djsight, Jun 1, 2006.

  1. Djsight

    Djsight New Member

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    On sigma auto I saw a unit called a Nanopulser which supposedly improves gas milage and battery life. Does anyone have any data on the functionality and compadability with our vehicles?
     
  2. Brian K

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    Is this what you are referring to?

    http://www.pulsegenetech.co.jp/en/what/index.html

    If so, it works with lead/acid batteries with liquid electrolyte.

    Our 12v battery is an AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) battery and our traction battery is a NmH battery.

    I did some more google search...

    ABS Alaskan states that it's safe for AGM batteries.

    I don't think sulfation is a problem with NiMH batteries.

    OK, now what does it cost vs the cost of a new battery and how much life will it add to an AGM battery? I don't have those answers.
     
  3. cry4dawn

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    desulphering a battery is really only for a deep Cycle battery. what it does is cause the electrolight to actually turn to a gas and bubble to get some of the sulfide back into the electrolight. in a solar system this is a monthly practice to keep the batteries in a good state. as for a car battery i dont think it would ever be a problem unless you regularly drain the battery (ie once a week) save your money.
     
  4. Djsight

    Djsight New Member

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    Thanks very informative. Batteries are way more complex then I ever imagined!!!
     
  5. hobbit

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    Relating the effects of desulphation to "improved mileage" is a long
    shot, but I suppose if your electrics are generally working better
    given a good battery behind them, a car's general operational
    efficiency may be a little better. And no, it has nothing to do
    with NiMH hybrid batteries -- this is only talking about lead-acid
    chemistry, the 12V system.
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  6. Cheap!

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(hobbit @ Jun 1 2006, 11:40 PM) [snapback]264509[/snapback]</div>
    Hobbit, I thought that this was a way to sent pulses to and electric AC motor so you could control its speed. It there a product out there like that with the same name?