Ivan:

>I suggest that cleaning should be hot tap water and paper towels only,
>followed by your DW rinses.

Will do! I am just starting to understand how easy it
is to contaminate the water. I've messed up
a batch just by handling the electrodes.  So 
I now wipe them with a clean cloth before
power up.  So much to learn.

Many thanx,

Steve King




>
>> >If your process is the same as normal, (same time, temp, etc.) then
>the
>> >only variables I can think of are, the age of the water, and
>> >contamination of the jar.
>>
>> hmmmmm age of water. that's a possible factor. thats the
>> only thing that might have changed.  good point. The
>> best colloid I ever made was when I first ordered in
>> a batch of pharmiceudical-grade water (called BP, here
>> in the UK)
>
>Purified Water BP, this is what I use also.
>
>> >What do your electrodes look like, smooth or pitted?
>>
>> Fairly smooth but they do wear out fast. My DC unit is
>> supposed to cut off at around 15 ppm but it takes
>> a really long time, like 6 hours. I'm looking forward
>> to trying AC, which I hear is faster and more stable.
>>
>> thanks for the help, Steve King
>>
>No probs - Ivan.
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