IMO, chemicals should not be used to make our Colloidal Silver . It should be made with silver & distilled water only. If we add chemicals of any kind, we no longer have pure ionic silver. I have done extensive research that proves pure ionic silver is the very best to kill pathogens. See the chapter, "Truths & Lies here:" http://tinyurl.com/colloidal-silver-resources
The owner of Silvertron Systems clearly does not agree with this, but I have the 1st class research that proves it.
If you want to speed up the process, then seed your distilled water with a little ionic silver from a previous batch. Your 1 oz silver bar also allows for a higher current than silver wires.
I got my new generator in the nick of time. I just found out that my daughter in law has a severe case of Candida, so I will give her some of my pure Ionic Silver. Candida is a TERRIBLE progressive disease that can result in death by sepsis if not treated properly! ! See the 5 stages of Candida: https://healdove.com/disease-illness/The-5-Stages-Of-Candida-Overgrowth
I just found out why my lungs start going SOUTH at the end of September. Ragweed Pollen is a major factor.