Hi,
Direct current CS systems are, by consensus, today's SilverList standard.
However, I am using a Utopia 9,000 volt alternating current system. The 2+
gallon batches look clear, with a light TE, and require five one hour "runs" to
complete (cooling to ambient between runs). Using DW, the product has a
metallic taste. I hope "Ole Bob" won't mind putting up with testing a couple of
samples for me; at the going rate that he mentioned earlier. I really don't
have a way to know what I am producing, otherwise. I have a sample my brother
made over two years ago, and a sample of a current batch. I will send them
tomorrow.
I like the productivity of the equipment I have, rather than ending up with
a quart after several hours. I have made several batches, and have not had a
problem with blackened electrodes or colored batches. The completed batches
look like clean DW, save for the slight TE.
Yes, I am aware of the shock hazards. I believe that the high voltage
hazard was the primary reason that Utopia decided to remove these products from
their catalog. I have no children at home, and am okay with the HVAC system, as
far a safety is concerned.
For a while, Utopia offered a 15,000 volt alternating current system. Since
the unit that I am using is on loan from my brother, I would like to build one
for myself. I would appreciate some advice:
1+ What is the expected benefit/s in moving from 9kv AC to 15kv AC?
2+ I have read, with interest, the stats on some of the low voltage DC
systems. What voltage/current parameters produce the best product consistently?
I know that it takes a lot of your time to digest and respond to the large
volume of daily SilverList items. Thank you very much for taking the time to
help educate so many of us, who are new to making/using CS. I appreciate the
advantage that you have given me to learn from your considerable experience.
Best regards,
:) Marv
Marvin Hacker
