Some say 1 drop of 35% peroxide per 8 oz. So that would be closer to 40 or 50 drops of 3% peroxide- way more than what you used. You can keep adding peroxide little by little until it turns clear.
I would try not to clean the electrode during the brewing if possible. Also, I just bought some new mason jars and they have a smell. I washed thoroughly with DW and vinegar, then cleaned out the vinegar with just DW. Even so, there is a faint odor. I think new jars spoiling the first couple batches is a real possibility. ~David http://scientificliving.net/ On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 9:37 AM, jaxi <jaxi.sch...@gmail.com> wrote: > You need to wait a little longer. 48 hrs I think. And I think Ode said 6 > drops for a quart - that is what I use. I brew (set it up before I leave > for work and it is usually done by the time I get home) - decant - let sit > for at least 48 hrs - add 6 drops 3% food grade h2o2 and leave it overnight > usually - it is always completely clear by morning. I think it clears > faster than that but I usually get the next jar ready when almost finished > with the last jar so I am not in a rush for it. > > But please understand a pale yellow is not a problem. It is an astheitics > thing mostly. And some I use immediately after brewing - no h2o2 added. > The very pale yellow does not mean it is in any way bad for you. In fact > that used to be the goal color if I recall my reading of archives and such > correctly. > > Jaxi > > On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 10:36 AM, Kenny laguna <anugal_...@hotmail.com>wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> For some reason, after the first couple batches of CS from my Silver >> Puppy, and can only seem to make "pale yellow" CS now. Ive tried 3 different >> brands of distilled water (all test either 000 or 001) on my TDS-1 meter. >> Ive been using "auto shutoff" with direct current, and cleaning the >> electrodes 1 time (when heavy buildup) during the process. My canning jars i >> use are brand new, a rinsed very well with distilled water. I never touch >> the electrodes with anything but a clean paper towel. >> >> Here is my question- since i really don't want the "pale yellow" color, >> I've tried adding 3% hydrogen peroxide (2 drops) to 32oz of CS after it has >> set for at least 24 hours. Instead of it clearing up, the CS actually gets a >> much darker yellow! Does anybody know why this is happening? >> >> Thank you for your help! >> > >
