I'd like to take this opportunity to set the record straight on a matter that has been brought-up in our forums recently.
Following allegations made by a
Colloidal Silver machine seller named Kephra, I took the liberty of contacting James Davis from Silverlungs to follow-up on the charge that he was somehow unqualified to publish reports and information on the use and production of
Colloidal Silver as shown bellow:
-- Posted by: Kephra --
For instance, the silver lungs guy makes the claim that his silver water has a pH of 10. Any chemist worth his salt knows that the pH of solutions containing silver, gold or heavy metals cannot be measured with a silver based pH probe (the most common). It requires a mercury based (Calomel) probe. This is the kind of disinformation I started my forum to dispel. Solutions made with the silver lungs machine do not even reach pH 8.
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Following this, here was James Davis' response:
John [...] our pH results were verified by two labs: nanoComposix and Advanced Labs. Regardless of what this person says, it's quite clear that his “business” is not a certified testing facility whereas the aforementioned sources are. People can say “Solutions made with the silver lungs machine do not even reach pH 8” just as someone else could “say” that gravity doesn't exist. Simply put, people can and will "make up" whatever suits them in order to fit their own needs. What these same people don't often consider however, is the fact that someone along the way will inevitably take the time to verify these claims.
In the process of “dissolving” water, H2O is split into H+ (which leaves the solution) and OH- (which stays in solution to raise the pH.) Feel free to reference:
http://www2.emersonprocess.com/siteadmincenter/PM%20Rosemount%20Analytical%20...
As for "Any chemist worth his salt knows … cannot be measured with a silver based pH probe (the most common)".
I submit that nanoComposix and Advanced Labs are worth far more than a salt. And I challenge anyone to demonstrate otherwise. The type of meter used in this case was a potassium chloride sealed bulb. That being said, even if the electrode inside of the bulb were silver, it would be isolated from the measured solution making it an irrelevant material to begin with.
Case and point, we do not use "probes", but rather, sealed bulb meters. The pH meter used in house is consistent with both lab reports- is found at
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/EXTECH-Exstik-PH-Meter-1MN58?Pid=search,
should you wish to look into it.
At the end of the day, I’m not trying to twist anyone’s arm into believing our information is fully verifiable, nor am I trying to besmirch anyone’s reputation and take the low road or the dirty way of doing business. I just don’t believe in being the kind of person or business that requires me to make up
Science as I go along or make others believe a complete lie in order for my business to compete or succeed. We do our homework here. You should believe what you feel is right after your own careful consideration and research.
I hope this information has helped. Let me know if I may be of further assistance. =)
James Davis
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With that in mind, I'd point-out that behavior such as this coupled with a condescending attitude toward others should serve as warning signs. Which is why I find communities such as the Curezone to really stand-out in the alternative health side of things. No sales, no marketing schemes or hidden agendas. Just people helping people for none other than to do the right thing.
Take care and God bless.
Estee