I never have more than a pint at a time. Make it as I need it, I don't bother 
with
what the ppm is (+-5-10ppm), just make it to my recipe because so far it has
worked for my needs. I have sold units to others as well on the same principal 
and
it has worked for them as well.
James Houston-McMillan

Trem wrote:

> Hi Roger,
>
> >In a message dated 6/24/00 3:52:06 PM EST, [email protected] writes:
> >
> ><< Roger,
> >
> >  I understand your position  Mine is that most people aren't up for making
> >  large amounts, then taking a portion and sending it off for analysis.  I
> >  suspect most folks make a pint or so at a time and when they need more,
> >  they make it.  Most people probably don't have storage space for large
> >  quantities.
>
> >Trem: Six gallons?
>
> Yes Roger.  Six gallons is a heck of a lot.  Most people have kitchen
> cabinets,  perhaps a pantry, a hall closet and probably a closet in their
> bedroom.  And the fact remains that most people wouldn't use gallons of it
> at a time.  I think most take a prophylactic amount each day or else take
> it only when they feel under the weather.   I'll bet a poll taken would
> show that most folks have less than a quart stashed away.
>
> >  I suppose you make large quantities because you sell it.  Correct
>
> >Trem: Yes I do, but I don't think you have to sell CS to consider mixing
> >several batches together, getting a single sample, and sending it in for
> >silver analysis.
>
> Once again, I don't think most people are up for waiting on lab reports and
> diddling with samples when they can check it in a minute with a pocket
> meter such as the PWT.  And yes, we do sell term but that's not what this
> discussion is about.  It's about a way the average person can figure out
> what they've got in a reasonable period of time with little
> inconvenience.  And at little cost.  The PWT will pay for itself in only a
> couple of tests compared to continually paying for lab tests if they go
> your way.
>
> >  What the PWT does is relieve them of that task and allows them to test EACH
> >  and EVERY batch at their leisure.  The PWT is really the best choice for
> >  the average CS user/maker.  It's quick and works.  Like having a small,
> >  relatively accurate lab in their pocket or a drawer.
>
> >Trem: Sounds fine to me.
>
> >  And mixing unknown batches together doesn't tell a person what they
> >  made.  It's now homogenized; an average of all batches.  Not good in my
> >  mind for most people since they probably don't have too much uniformity of
> >  procedure.  You have to understand that all people aren't scientific.  And
> >  that's not a slam, just an observation.
>
> >Trem: On the contrary, I'm very glad you brought up this point because it's
> >the very point I've been trying to make myself recently. LVDC CS may be easy
> >for SOME to make, but for many it may be difficult to make consistent
> >batches. Realizing that the HVAC process is not for everybody, if it has one
> >thing going for it, it's consistency.
>
> It's not only consistent but also relatively dangerous because of the high
> voltage and also expensive to buy a generating unit Roger.  LVDC can be
> made quite consistently.  For instance, our generator has automatic shutoff
> and a stirring motor.  It makes very repeatable clear CS at up to
> 20PPM.  What it takes is consistency which can be done if one works at it
> or they can buy a machine to do it for them.  At least LVDC is safe and I
> think the product is completely satisfactory.
>
> >  And of course many people make CS that does not have much shelf life but
> >  they still want to know the PPM at the time.
>
> >Trem: Well, when it comes to shelf life, IMHO, HVAC CS is the standard by
> >which all other CS products are compared.
>
> I can't argue that point.  All I can say is we have clear CS stored in
> plastic soft drink containers which has been around for a long time with no
> fallout or color change.  Guess we're lucky or else have a good machine.
>
> I think this will be the end of  the debate for me on whether sending CS
> off to a lab is better than testing it ones self.  We're both sort of
> opinionated so there doesn't seem to be any reason to continue.
>
> Have a good weekend.
>
> Trem
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