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Were the new electrodes the same as the old? Also experiment with doing a batch, one with the 27 volt generator and one with the 36 volt generator. It may be that the extra voltage is causing the reaction you see. You do not need to do the process as long with a higher voltage. Check the Colloidal Silver Topic on Troubled Times for more information. I'd say switch it before it gets fuzzy. I have a unit I made myself which is really primitive with no bells or whistles. I have to manually switch the clips on the electrodes when I get a buildup. I never managed to generate a clear solution and have always let it sit for about 24 hours to let the larger particles fallout. Then I siphon off the "clear" solution (light to golden yellow) into amber bottles. I only make 8 oz batches at a time.

 

Over-processing and not switching the polarity will cause heavy silver oxide buildup. This you don't want. There is no need to filter your clear solutions. It is best to let the solutions rest then carefully siphon them out. The best thing to do about the electrodes is to not let the silver oxide build up, also, make sure the electrodes are evenly spaced from each other about 1 to 2 inches. Experiment with the spacing to see which produces the least amount of buildup. As far as why your solution is cloudy, it could be (1) you're using a higher voltage and may be processing too long, (2) excessive heating of the water which speeds up the process, (3) and/or make sure the new electrodes are of the same quality silver. Make note which glasses cause the CS to turn black and don't use them anymore! I use a clear 12 oz glass beer stein. Also, never ever use metallic utensils in your solution. It will affect the electrical charge and cause the silver to fall out of the solution.

Pat