"Must both electrodes consist of silver? It would seem that if direct current were utilized, one electrode could be stainless steel, as the flow of current would be in one direction only and therefore, the polarity could be set such that the silver only, would be depleted during the process."
Nix the SS electrodes: we don't need ionized OR colloidal nickel. See: http://www.clspress.com/silver.html Some of the info in Dr. Hill's study of CS needs updating; particularly the gold color being optimal, but this is a solid reference regarding toxicity and past successful use of CS by "official" medicine. James Osbourne, Holmes a...@trail.com -----Original Message----- From: Jeffrey A. Madore [SMTP:k...@uconect.net] Sent: Monday, September 13, 1999 5:05 AM To: silver-list@eskimo.com Subject: CS information needed Hi all. My name is Jeff and I am new to the silver list. I have Chronic CNS Lyme Disease, have tried many antibiotic routines with limited success, and am interested in making and experimenting with colloidal silver. Please bear with me as I am relatively uninformed as to the production, use and efficacy of CS. I have some questions that some of you may be able to help me with. 1. What exactly is the form of silver, that I am looking to produce, that is an effective antibiotic? I'd like to understand the science. It appears that colloidal silver consists of silver particles held in solution. Are these particles just extremely small or does their ionic state maintain them within the solution, such that the solution is fairly homogeneous? 2. I hear of precipitate forming on the bottom of the container while brewing. Is this due to excessive current density, as seen in a lead acid cell, that causes flaking of the electrodes. Would the use of electrodes with a larger surface area be more effective in this process. 3. I hear of many different voltages being used. When HVAC is used, is the voltage applied to the electrodes AC? If so, what is the advantage of using AC vs DC. 4. I have, or can put together from parts, sources that will put out AC or DC at voltages from 0 to 20 kv or more...probably could go higher if I put my mind to it, and am experienced in working with HV supplies. Where would be a good place to begin? Can someone describe a typical setup? 5. I understand that the conductivity of the electrolyte increases during the process. Should some form of current limiting be employed, such that the voltage is reduced, to avoide excessive current density? Is natural convection of the electrolyte sufficient to maintain an even current density? 6. Must both electrodes consist of silver? It would seem that if direct current were utilized, one electrode could be stainless steel, as the flow of current would be in one direction only and therefore, the polarity could be set such that the silver only, would be depleted during the process. 7. Is the higher concentration (PPM) silver more effective in treating an infection? I have seen numbers ranging from a few ppm to many hundreds of ppm. And, is there a point where the concentration / dose has shown toxicity when taken internally? I guess this is a good start. Any and all information would be very much appreciated. Jeff - K1LE CT -- The silver-list is a moderated forum for discussion of colloidal silver. To join or quit silver-list or silver-digest send an e-mail message to: silver-list-requ...@eskimo.com -or- silver-digest-requ...@eskimo.com with the word subscribe or unsubscribe in the SUBJECT line. To post, address your message to: silver-list@eskimo.com List maintainer: Mike Devour <mdev...@id.net>
