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Making fire out of water
It might look like some leftover Elven harp from Lord of the
Rings but this is the world’s cleanest fire because it’s fuelled by water. What better accessory for all that brushed aluminium AV and streaming wizardry in your living room? The
Aqueon from Heat & Glo uses tap water (although it prefers distilled),
through which a 220Volt charge is passed. 
This separates the hydrogen and oxygen
molecules, the former which is then ignited by the Aqueon. The leftover O2
gives the flame its colour. The only emissions are water vapour. Being
hydrogen, it pumps out fair bit of energy and needs four pints an hour which
means you should have it hooked up to water barrel or the mains. It may sound
fantastical but this actually exists. There is even a UK dealer here. But,
since we can’t find a price it’s either due to launch soon or is really, really
expensive. Be warned, people from Kent caught purchasing another water-guzzling
device during the summer months will be deported.
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