It does take a long time to make CS at 12volts, about 3 to 4 hours. I actually
have another solar panel to hook up for 30volts.(they're really supposed to put
out 15volts) or there about but I worried about the amps. I use plain very hot
water with a little of the old batch in it as a starter. I make it in a quart
jar with the electrodes about 1 inch apart. I get very little crud on my
electrodes and no "strings" of that black stuff but I clean them about every 20
minutes after it starts to work. Hope this is helpful. Nancy
