marmar...@aol.com wrote:
*In a message dated 4/22/05 2:04:58 AM Central Daylight Time,
rainelov...@sbcglobal.net writes:
*
Is this normal? Should I have taken it off the light at some point,
rather than heating the whole time? Is this batch safe? If so, will
it be effective? What can I do to produce a better batch next time?
*
Since I was one of those who responded to your first post, I guess
I'll reply to this although there are people on this list way more
knowledgeable than I. The batch is certainly safe, especially if the
colloid is clear. If you're uncertain about it, use it for purposes
other than consumption. The only way that you're going to know what
you're producing ppm-wise, with the rudimentary generator that you're
using, is to purchase a Hanna Tester. With that instrument, you can
test the colloid at various points during the brewing process to
determine where you are. Eight ounces is rather a small amount to be
working with -- I prefer sixteen ounces, a Mason jar is perfect -- and
it would be easy to lose control of a batch this size. Colloidal
Silver starts off very slowly and then picks up speed as it brews.
Also, do you know how good the quality is of the distilled water that
you're using?
*
Raine: Sadly, I'm completely ignorant on the qulaity of the distilled
water I'm using. Is there a specific brand, that's tested well, which I
can rely on?
* A Hanna Tester would allow you to check that before brewing. I know
that many people use heat to speed up the brewing process, but I'm
unconvinced that that's a wise thing to do.
*
Raine: My intent wasn't to speed up the process, though that's what
seems to have happened. I was simply interested in stirring.
* Making a quality colloid is a slow process. What's the rush?
Another thought -- how far apart are your silver bars? Wait a minute
-- you're using coins, aren't you? I don't know what the effective
parameters are for that. Is there any reason why you can't use silver
bars? They aren't very expensive and would seem to be a little more
user-friendly as far as placement. *
Raine: I do have silver bars. So there's a possibility that the spacing
is incorrect? Please advise.
*There's nothing wrong with using a battery-operated unit, lots of
people do -- but if you can afford to buy a generator, it sure would
make life easier for you. Synergenesis sells a unit called Colloid
Master that is a hundred dollars or less, let's you set the dial for
the ppm-level that you want, and shuts itself off automatically when
the colloid has reached that ppm-level. They also sell the Hanna
Tester for around fifty bucks. FWIW. MA*
Raine: I'd love nothing more than to have $100+ to spend on a good unit
instead of this cheapie thing I have, but alas that's not the case. So
I've gotta learn how to make this work the best it can for our needs.
Fortunately I have the knowedge of y'all to draw on.
For tha, I am very grateful!
-Raine
