Instructions for Making Colloidal Silver

Follow these simple steps to start producing high-quality colloidal silver safely and efficiently:

Choose Your Workspace
- Find a clean, undisturbed area where pets and children cannot interfere with the process or contaminate the solution.
Prepare Your Equipment
- Thoroughly wash and rinse a wide-mouth 1-quart mason jar.
- Rinse the jar one additional time with distilled water to ensure it is completely clean.
Fill the Jar
- Add distilled water to the jar, leaving about ½ inch of space at the top.
Set Up Agitation (Optional)
- If using an air pump for agitation, place the air hose with a clean bubble stone into the distilled water and turn on the pump. Secure the air hose with a rubber band around the jar’s neck.
- If not using agitation, proceed to the next step.
Insert Electrodes
- Attach the silver electrodes to the jar’s rim so they do not touch the sides, bottom, or each other.
Connect Power
- Attach the alligator clips to the silver electrodes. Ensure the clips do not touch the water, as this can contaminate the solution.
- Plug in the unit. The light on the power supply should glow, indicating that the system is functioning.
Protect the Solution
- Cover the jar with plastic wrap to prevent dust and debris from contaminating the solution and to contain any splashing from air bubbles.
Wait for Completion
- Allow the process to run for approximately 10 hours to produce 1 quart of high-quality colloidal silver at around 10 ppm (parts per million).

Optimal Concentration:
The ideal concentration for most uses is 5–10 ppm. Use a TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) meter to measure and verify the ppm if needed.
Electrode Maintenance:
- Over time, a residue will accumulate on the electrodes. Clean them by wiping with a paper towel and then polishing with a Scotch-Brite pad.
- Avoid letting residue fall into the solution. If this happens, filter the solution through an unbleached coffee filter or siphon it into a storage container, leaving the residue behind.
Temperature Matters:
- Warm water speeds up the process, while cold water slows it down. Using a clean aquarium heater can help maintain an optimal temperature. However, slow processing makes a smaller particle that is more bioavailable.
Avoid Additives:
- Never add salts, proteins, or other accelerants to the solution. The only ingredients should be pure distilled water and silver.
Storage:
- Store your generator and accessories in a dedicated container, such as a plastic storage bin or the case provided with the Optima2 Deluxe kit, to protect the electrodes and keep everything organized.

Use an opaque glass container to store the finished colloidal silver, protecting it from light.
Always clean the electrodes thoroughly after each batch to ensure consistent results.

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