Re: I make my own.
Because most people here own and use 'shop bought' CS generators, whereas I make my own generators, both battery and mains power, I thought I would give you a different perspective. I haven't read of many people here, or anywhere if it comes to that, who make their own generators. Most of whom I have found, (not here), I would not consider to be responsible producers and/or users of CS anyway. I've only found one I think, and on this site, (don't quote me though). The units I make, (not for sale), operate in the exact same manner as 'shop bought' units, [my opinion], except they are not current limited.
I use distilled water combined with a magnetic stirrer and only want to produce approximately 10-14 ppm, on a meter reading, and it takes around 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours. This ppm drops to between 5-10ppm after 24 hours or so before stabilising, (can be explained but don't ask me because I can't keep it short). I take around 100ml of this ppm every morning before breakfast as a maintenance program. The generators I use do not have a current limiter which means I can produce a much higher ppm if necessary, in a much quicker time frame. If I need to treat an emergency, or an immediate issue, I simply use rain water, (NEVER TAP WATER), instead of distilled water to attain a 40+ppm in 3 minutes, (I have had a lab analysis done on this). I don't ingest this ppm for any extended period of time of course, maybe a week or so that's all, then drop down again. If using on open wounds etc I spray, dab, or bandage it for as long as necessary until I see positive recovery.
There is a lot of argument regarding the use of anything other than pure or distilled water but I am of the belief, (after much research, and I consider myself a responsible user of CS), that on a short term basis I see no ill effects. I am using myself as an 'experimental model' if you like as I am tired of reading anecdotes, criticisms etc about methods of production and the use of CS so the people here at CZ, who are probably more knowledgeable than I regarding CS, will be informed the minute I notice anything un-toward happening with myself and therefore can be used for future reference, (if so desired).
I have been taking this 5-10ppm consistantly for approximately 3 years now, (a further 2 on and off prior to that when I was on the road), and I haven't noticed anything out of the ordinary when I look in a mirror, well not to date anyway, and I don't believe I will any time in the future either, but I guess time will tell on that I suppose. I'm an experiment, but I'm also confident after much research.
So there you go, that is a perspective from someone who makes their own units and ingests CS on a daily basis. I'm no 'expert' on the subject, but as I said, after much research I am confident. Others who are more inclined with 'technical' details will give you any further information in that regard.
I have found this forum to be the only one where I can find relative and trusted information and get genuine answers from 'real' people regarding CS, as opposed to mountains of crap I have found in the mainstream.
Oh, by the way, I am not suggesting anything alternative to 'shop bought' generators either, I have only stated the above from a personal perspective. Others here will be better able to steer you in the direction of 'shop bought' generators. If finances ever allow I may even invest in one at some stage, just to see how they compare to mine.