Re: CSTDS Meter

2012-01-04 Thread Ode Coyote
Search for EC or electrical conductivity meter with a readout in microsiemens. [uS] MUCH better than a TDS meter. Ode At 07:41 PM 1/3/2012 +0200, you wrote: Looking for something good but not very expensive. Just for testing water. Suggestions? Anything on ebay? Thanks, Joy -- The

CSTDS Meter

2012-01-03 Thread 2 Words Production
Looking for something good but not very expensive. Just for testing water. Suggestions? Anything on ebay? Thanks, Joy -- The Silver List is a moderated forum for discussing Colloidal Silver. Rules and Instructions: http://www.silverlist.org Unsubscribe:

Re: CSTDS Meter

2012-01-03 Thread Tel Tofflemire
: Tuesday, January 3, 2012 10:41 AM Subject: CSTDS Meter Looking for something good but not very expensive. Just for testing water. Suggestions? Anything on ebay? Thanks, Joy -- The Silver List is a moderated forum for discussing Colloidal Silver. Rules and Instructions: http://www.silverlist.org

Re: CSTDS meter how to use

2008-08-14 Thread Ode Coyote
, you wrote: Thanks Mike. dee ---Original Message--- From: mailto:mdev...@eskimo.comM. G. Devour Date: 08/13/08 11:58:22 To: mailto:silver-list@eskimo.comsilver-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: CSTDS meter how to use Chuck wrote: you can do the same thing by sticking a pinhole

Re: CSTDS meter how to use

2008-08-13 Thread M. G. Devour
Chuck wrote: you can do the same thing by sticking a pinhole in a playing card and shine a regular flashlight through it. Dee replied: this didn't work when I tried it. That's because your generator is making a predominantly ionic product and the tyndal effect only reveals the particulate

Re: CSTDS meter how to use

2008-08-13 Thread Faith Gagne
- Original Message - From: M. G. Devour mdev...@eskimo.com To: silver-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 7:56 AM Subject: Re: CSTDS meter how to use Faith: I have a couple of laser pointers and they are indeed very bright. You simply do not point them at anyone's face

Re: CSTDS meter how to use

2008-08-13 Thread Dee
Thanks Mike. dee ---Original Message--- From: M. G. Devour Date: 08/13/08 11:58:22 To: silver-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: CSTDS meter how to use Chuck wrote: you can do the same thing by sticking a pinhole in a playing card and shine a regular flashlight through it. Dee

Re: CSTDS meter how to use

2008-08-12 Thread Dee
this didn't work when I tried it. Dee ---Original Message--- From: cking...@nycap.rr.com Date: 12/08/2008 03:15:57 To: silver-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: CSTDS meter how to use You are overly cautious, but you can do the same thing by sticking a pinhole in a playing card and shine

Re: CSTDS meter how to use

2008-08-12 Thread Faith Gagne
- Original Message - From: cking...@nycap.rr.com To: silver-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 10:14 PM Subject: Re: CSTDS meter how to use On 8/11/2008 9:55:43 PM, Faith Gagne (jitte...@gis.net) wrote: Thnks Chuck, but that reminds me that I looked at a laser pointer

Re: CSTDS meter how to use

2008-08-12 Thread Clayton Family
On Aug 12, 2008, at 9:55 AM, Faith Gagne wrote: - Original Message - From: cking...@nycap.rr.com To: silver-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 10:14 PM Subject: Re: CSTDS meter how to use On 8/11/2008 9:55:43 PM, Faith Gagne (jitte...@gis.net) wrote: Thnks Chuck

Re: CSTDS meter how to use

2008-08-12 Thread cking001
On 8/12/2008 10:55:30 AM, Faith Gagne (jitte...@gis.net) wrote: But why am I being overly cautious when the package specifically warns about it? I never would have thought rhat a reflection could damage my eyes. In fact I didn't even think about damaging my eyes with a laser pointer. How

RE: CSTDS meter how to use

2008-08-12 Thread Dan Nave
@eskimo.com Subject: Re: CSTDS meter how to use On 8/12/2008 10:55:30 AM, Faith Gagne (jitte...@gis.net) wrote: But why am I being overly cautious when the package specifically warns about it? I never would have thought rhat a reflection could damage my eyes. In fact I didn't even

Re: CSTDS meter how to use

2008-08-12 Thread Faith Gagne
- Original Message - From: cking...@nycap.rr.com To: silver-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 2:02 PM Subject: Re: CSTDS meter how to use On 8/12/2008 10:55:30 AM, Faith Gagne (jitte...@gis.net) wrote: But why am I being overly cautious when the package specifically

CSTDS meter how to use

2008-08-11 Thread Carrole Orme
Hi I have a TDS meter and not sure about how I am using it. I put it in my CS jar and I wasn't getting anything just o I was wondering how long I have to leave it and how deep I was told to stir it I got a meter because my CS seems so clear I can't see any particles in it when I was 1st using it

Re: CSTDS meter how to use

2008-08-11 Thread cking001
Your TDS meter should give you a reading instantaneously. There is a horizontal line embossed on the side for a depth limit indicator. At any rate, depth would be about an inch. Your battery may need replacing. To check your CS without the meter, shine a light beam through your CS. (We like the

Re: CSTDS meter how to use

2008-08-11 Thread Norton, Steve
passing through the electrodes using the DMM. I like to see about 12 milliamperes before I stop the process. - Steve - Original Message - From: cking...@nycap.rr.com cking...@nycap.rr.com To: silver-list@eskimo.com silver-list@eskimo.com Sent: Mon Aug 11 13:59:52 2008 Subject: Re: CSTDS

Re: CSTDS meter how to use

2008-08-11 Thread Faith Gagne
Re: CSTDS meter how to use - Original Message - From: cking...@nycap.rr.com cking...@nycap.rr.com To: silver-list@eskimo.com silver-list@eskimo.com Sent: Mon Aug 11 13:59:52 2008 Subject: Re: CSTDS meter how to use Your TDS meter should give you a reading instantaneously

Re: CSTDS meter how to use

2008-08-11 Thread cking001
On 8/11/2008 9:21:59 PM, Faith Gagne (jitte...@gis.net) wrote: Chuck, I haven't been really paying attention to this very much, but should I get a TDS meter to measure how much ppm I have? I havenothing to measure how much CS I am making. thanks. Faith G. Only if you want to make a hobby

Re: CSTDS meter how to use

2008-08-11 Thread Faith Gagne
Chuck, I haven't been really paying attention to this very much, but should I get a TDS meter to measure how much ppm I have? I havenothing to measure how much CS I am making. thanks. Faith G. Only if you want to make a hobby out of it. Not necessary at all. A cheap pocket laser pointer from

Re: CSTDS meter how to use

2008-08-11 Thread cking001
On 8/11/2008 9:55:43 PM, Faith Gagne (jitte...@gis.net) wrote: Thnks Chuck, but that reminds me that I looked at a laser pointer at Staples, but I was afraid to buy it because the package warned about shining the laser into eyes, your own or anyone else's, and to avoid any dark shiny surfaces

Re: CSTDS meter, PWT, Why not an EC meter

2008-06-03 Thread Ode
A zero reading on a TDS can be as high as 1.99 uS...IF..it is reading right so far out of it's usual range when calibrated at 300 PPM [~600 uS] Even a good brand of TDS meter calibrated at 300 PPM can vary as much as 2 digits between meters at 5 PPM..so..if it hasn't been re-calibrated for

CSTDS meter, PWT, Why not an EC meter

2008-06-02 Thread david
From: Wayne Fugitt cwa...@netdoor.com Date: 31 May 2008 5:06:41 PM To: silver-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: CSTDS meter, PWT, Why not an EC meter Morning Sol, At 11:16 PM 5/30/2008, you wrote: Like what? And what misrepresentation of facts? sol I asked you a question, and you answered

Re: CSTDS meter, PWT, Why not an EC meter

2008-06-02 Thread Wayne Fugitt
Morning David, Thanks David for some comments and ideas. At 05:11 AM 6/2/2008, you wrote: I agree with most of them, a few I do not. Not really true. Most reasonable people understand pretty quickly that a meter is just a guide. Now that is a Great Statement. That will be news to all

Re: CSTDS meter, PWT, Why not an EC meter

2008-06-01 Thread Ode Coyote
Sales Hype: TDS meter Calibrated for CS HOW was it calibrated? I've never seen one that would go up that far.. If the TDS reading is to be doubled and that was stated, and the meter was adjusted to read correctly at 5-20 PPM rather than 300 to 1000 ..Then, I might believe it. But a

Re: CSTDS meter, PWT, Why not an EC meter

2008-06-01 Thread Wayne Fugitt
Evening Sol, At 12:19 PM 5/31/2008, you wrote: I am indeed sorry some of my statements appear to be snide remarks. That was not planned for sure. And I apologize it they offended you in any way. I answered with a question because I didn't know what the hell you were talking about, and

Re: CSTDS meter, PWT, Why not an EC meter

2008-06-01 Thread sol
Wayne Fugitt wrote: And I apologize it they offended you in any way. Accepted. Someone stated that their meter would not go below 1.0 or similar. That is what got my attention. It is my understanding that a TDS meter's lowest reading is 1.0 uS. For estimating uS of finished CS, I think

Re: CSTDS meter, PWT, Why not an EC meter

2008-05-31 Thread Wayne Fugitt
Morning Sol, At 11:16 PM 5/30/2008, you wrote: Like what? And what misrepresentation of facts? sol I asked you a question, and you answered with a question, Interesting indeed. Why don't you get a good EC meter and forget all the sales hype and misrepresentation of the facts.

Re: CSTDS meter

2008-05-31 Thread Tad Winiecki
Sorry to hear you have such problems. I guess my area is blessed with good water. Nancy On May 30, 2008, at 9:13 PM, sol wrote: Something here in the water that doesn't easily distill out, means I have to have DW of .1 to .3 uS (if single distilled) or .4 uS if double distilled. Other than

Re: CSTDS meter, PWT, Why not an EC meter

2008-05-31 Thread sol
I answered with a question because I didn't know what the hell you were talking about, and still don't understand why you directed a snide statement (now 2 snide statements) at me. Sometimes, Wayne, you are so full of your own ego, you don't get that people simply may truly not understand

CSTDS meter

2008-05-30 Thread Tad Winiecki
I bought a generator a few years ago from Pride Labs, still using it, and they included a TDS meter. I just checked their site and they are selling one different from mine for $29.95, but they say they only have 5 in stock. http://www.pridelabs.us/scientific.htm Nancy -- The Silver List

Re: CSTDS meter

2008-05-30 Thread Tad Winiecki
Oops- I didn't scroll down, they also have Hanna TDS meters on sale for $31.95, 11 in stock. The one they gave me with my generator says Milwaukee, made in Portugal. It says it is calibrated for CS, I just swish it a little and it comes up with a number. Nancy On May 30, 2008, at 2:36

Re: CSTDS meter

2008-05-30 Thread sol
For those who need to have VERY pure distilled water to make CS with the TDS is not sensitive enough. I have to have a PWT (or a COM-100 would work also). Correct me if I'm wrong but the TDS will not measure below 1.0. And I have to have distilled water of purity well below that. While I also

Re: CSTDS meter

2008-05-30 Thread Tad Winiecki
I just buy distilled water, pour it in my jar, stick in the electrodes, and turn on my generator, I guess I don't understand your water quality problem, I'm happy with my CS as is. I just like to check the finished ppm as I don't have auto shut-off. Nancy On May 30, 2008, at 6:03 PM, sol

CSTDS meter, PWT, Why not an EC meter

2008-05-30 Thread Wayne Fugitt
Evening Sol, At 08:03 PM 5/30/2008, you wrote: I have to have a PWT (or a COM-100 would work also). Correct me if I'm wrong but the TDS will not measure below 1.0. And I have to have distilled water of purity well below that. Why don't you get a good EC meter and forget all the sales hype

Re: CSTDS meter

2008-05-30 Thread sol
Something here in the water that doesn't easily distill out, means I have to have DW of .1 to .3 uS (if single distilled) or .4 uS if double distilled. Other than that I get yellow CS. Which isn't a disaster, but it isn't what I want either. I prefer water-clear CS. sol Tad Winiecki wrote: I

Re: CSTDS meter, PWT, Why not an EC meter

2008-05-30 Thread sol
Like what? And what misrepresentation of facts? sol Wayne Fugitt wrote: Evening Sol, Why don't you get a good EC meter and forget all the sales hype and misrepresentation of the facts. -- The Silver List is a moderated forum for discussing Colloidal Silver. Instructions for unsubscribing

CSTDS Meter ?

2001-10-14 Thread Carol
I recently bought a TDS(Total Disolved Solids) meter to measure ppm. I just wanted to know if that was a good way of testing. It said it had been calibrated before shipment. Thanks, Carol --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).

Re: CSTDS Meter ?

2001-10-14 Thread Ode Coyote
It will measure the ionic portion of your CS but not the colloidal part. It's not worthless, but it's not accurate either. It's better than nothing to get an idea that will always be a bit...or a bit more than a bit... low. That is... maybe close and maybe 20% to 60% off on the low side.