As a former lab tech, I beseech you to rig up a ring stand and some sort of support for that sweet setup. It looks as though it might get a little top heavy. Thanks for sharing your work. I've learned a great deal from your channel.
@cracklingice
3 жыл бұрын
I too have concerns.
@nickmurphy6515
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I was thinking maybe even just a small wooden stand or something.?
@bigtxbullion
3 жыл бұрын
Same. Was thinking even a thin ring mount as secondary support.
@JeffJeffers0n
3 жыл бұрын
Yup, was gonna say this too, without some kind of supporting stand that thing is a disaster waiting to happen.
@youbannedmealready5825
3 жыл бұрын
Nothing a big ankle weight can't weigh down.
@TheRealGKV
3 жыл бұрын
The blue colour of the solution is incredible.
@SaraJean85
3 жыл бұрын
Am I the only one that says 'F. Yeah! a new video!' each time it's posted!!?!!
@timtom9450
3 жыл бұрын
As of now 7 of us agree with you. 😁
@colbywalker142
3 жыл бұрын
20 f. Yea!
@SteveandSusiesHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
Big F ya.. Theses videos are part of my wind down at the end of the day to help me sleep.
@sledgenwedge
3 жыл бұрын
No no you are not I to get equally excited when I see that he has got a new video
@ScrappingIrish
3 жыл бұрын
not on your own lol
@capt.stubby245
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Sreetips. Chris is a good one. That is about about $200. + retail. Send him some .999 stuff. He earned it.
@timk.1395
3 жыл бұрын
I look forward to watching you make a bunch of silver bars.........and then putting them in a STACK! Thanks Sreetips for another fun video.
@chinosts
3 жыл бұрын
Another great video Sreetips! I am super psyched for the big melt video.. it's going to be great! Thank you for the great content, and special thanks to Chris for that awesome funnel donation as it made for some fun viewing.
@jt4369
3 жыл бұрын
You are the undisputed king of home-melts, and EMPEROR of refining silver here on KZitem. Can't wait to start seeing SREETIPS branded kilo bars!
@davidbarron107
3 жыл бұрын
no your not only one.i was waiting patiently for a new release.i give a thumbs up straight away and then I check for the lenght of video.the longer the better.lol. keep them coming quick and fast sreetips
@skwervin1
3 жыл бұрын
Slightly wet the Buchner funnel before putting the filter paper in - slightly bend the paper in half and touch it in the centre of the funnel then let it ease down on the edge before using a little more water to seal it. The dampness will grip the paper and help hold it in place while you seat it properly. I used to use ones like this - there is a knack to it but you will get it in time! Might want to get some clamps or grips to help hold the funnel to make it more stable - maybe a ring like you would use for a mantle. Or maybe a bigger fume hood??!!
@philbartoli2011
3 жыл бұрын
That thing is massive. Keep getting anxious that you are going to bump it with your elbow.
@harlandbiggs5635
3 жыл бұрын
My jaw dropped when you pulled up the bucket full of cement silver.... holy crap
@bigtxbullion
3 жыл бұрын
Am so sad this was only posted 5 hrs ago. Was hoping it was a couple days and that perhaps the forging video was already up! 😅 it's been 25 years since my chemistry labs but I find this absolutely fascinating. You are the walter white of PMs, well without all the drama and illegal activities of course. Keep it up and we'll keep smashing that 👍 button.
@sreetips
3 жыл бұрын
Bravo!
@charleswise5570
3 жыл бұрын
That new Buckner funnel is pretty cool! Save you a lot of time and energy! Maybe try to find a bigger flask for it.
@TheZombieSaints
11 ай бұрын
That is one big buchner funnel, jeezus! Good stuff 👍👍
@sledgenwedge
3 жыл бұрын
I've been watching your videos for quite some time now, never ceases to amaze and entertain. I've been watching KZitem for almost 15 years and you're the first person I've ever heard to use the word gargantuan.... love it
@panteleon1
3 жыл бұрын
that clean blue copper solution you can sell it in gallon jugs to nickel plating shops
@Abdulhadimakhouth
11 ай бұрын
Thank you for your good effort and great and useful work from your experience
@shaneyork300
3 жыл бұрын
I'm looking forward to seeing the big furnace and crucible! Especially when you have a big batch of silver and you point the camera towards the molten silver in the crucible, what a site that will be!! Have a Great Day My Friend!!!
@dennisgeroux4483
Жыл бұрын
Another interesting and informative video for processing silver.
@dadhuntscoins
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful pour lines. Beautiful crystal. Just plain awesome watching.
@dinosaurswithlasers4930
3 жыл бұрын
I love these videos, thanks Pete.
@weasel6three597
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! You have a very nice operation. Keep the videos coming!
@timothypirnat3754
3 жыл бұрын
Holy cow man! That's a big funnel.
@daveinglis6610
3 жыл бұрын
another brilliant video, thank you from scotland
@andrewsmith9678
3 жыл бұрын
Order a devil forge. Start watching bigstackd on KZitem.
@sreetips
3 жыл бұрын
Will do, thanks
@carlgerhardbusch1535
3 жыл бұрын
Hello there, thank you for sharing your knowledge... 👍
@kriskemp4952
9 ай бұрын
You are a genuine individual
@percyvile
3 жыл бұрын
Great video, exited to see the silver smelting for shot! Have you done a video about your lab safety and general practices? How you buy your chemicals, how and when you dispose of them, what you keep in your lab (IE kitty litter for spills).
@LiborTinka
3 жыл бұрын
I have this Büchner funnel, but plastic made from 2 pieces. I could not afford the ceramic one, but it is still good for most filtrations I do (aqueous and alcoholic plant extracts) and easy to clean. If you are scaling up, consider a filtering adapter for reactor vessels that attaches through KF flange - it saves a lot of work as you don't have to transfer liquid by pouring, just do your reaction and then let the mixture flow through the bottom while filtering it at the same time. Sintered funnels are also great as you don't have to rely on paper filters, though little harder to clean (you need hot nitric acid to clean the sinter). For the vacuum filtrations, I use chemically resistant double diaphragm pump - this beasts are expensive but survive even the most aggressive acid and solvent vapours.
@sreetips
3 жыл бұрын
I use the two-piece plastic funnels for rinsing cement silver. I use a HVAC vacuum pump from Harbor Freight. It’s been in service for about ten years. I prefer paper filters because I can save, burn and process them for precious metals. Good info, thank you.
@jetman1963
3 жыл бұрын
Sreetips, What a funnel man! This will change you operation for the better!
@FanOfAwesome1
3 жыл бұрын
If all of that silver has to be melted for shot, maybe we could see a "meltathon?" I'm startin' to think you'll need a bigger furnace after this... XD Also, in agreement with the other comments, I do think the funnel should have a raised mount or something, because I noticed it seemingly getting in your way, and it'd suck for your arms to knock the thing over.
@ComputerGUY27332
3 жыл бұрын
All that cement silver is looking 👍🏻👍🏻
@MadScientist267
2 жыл бұрын
That thing's a boss man haha I suspected you were absolutely swimming in silver... I've taken a liking to it because of the properties of silver chloride but I gotta keep my eye on the prize and ramp up for my pins, dammit lol Great vid as always man. Keep em comin.
@johnmallette3143
3 жыл бұрын
thank you ,.,.,for learning for us.,.,.peace
@brianhbinesh
2 жыл бұрын
I would like to see you rig up a plastic 5 gallon bucket and turn it into a vacuum flask. Use a lid that Seals really well and the cut a hole in the lid so you can put your filter funnel. Drill a hole in the side of the bucket near the top and put a connector for the vacuum hose. It scares me seeing large beakers and flasks made out of glass full of precious metals in solution and or dangerous acids lol. Especially when you have to keep moving them around while they are full.
@sreetips
2 жыл бұрын
Some use plastic and stainless bowls to do the work. I prefer glass because I can see what’s going on inside the beaker.
@timtom9450
3 жыл бұрын
You have a cool hobby-job! I wish I had the means and knowledge to do that. 👍🙂
@macoppy6571
3 жыл бұрын
Start by getting a copy of Refining Precious Metal Wastes by C. M. Hoke. Watch all of sreetips videos and take notes. The world needs more hobby refiners.
@ShootnTexasStyle
3 жыл бұрын
Love your videos. Very informative.
@josephcormier5974
3 жыл бұрын
Man that is a lot of silver cements can not wait till you melt that thank you two thumbs
@thaibui5911
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your sharing. so helpful
@geneburlette7307
3 жыл бұрын
Chris sounds like a great guy!
@A-a-ron666
3 жыл бұрын
If you did a couple rounds of rinse in the original beaker, could you potentially have fewer rounds of stiring in the funnel. you'd potentially be able to stir more vigorously on those initial round. It'd be a rinse followed by a pour off into the filter and you could be running your next rinse in the beaker while the excess filters. You might have other things you get done during the filter but i thought it might be a good way to multitask.
@bwhaz
2 жыл бұрын
It is so awesome getting to see an actual use for this crazy blue liquid I saw back in college chemistry. And, so much of it, too! I am guessing we used the copper solution that is the result of whatever silver solution is reacted to after 12:05 whenever that occurs... Man, I wish I could have gotten into their organic chemistry lab with the ventilation hoods and everything! :)
@MildFracas
2 жыл бұрын
That funnel is like $120. Way to go Chris!
@danweiland
Жыл бұрын
Nice setup 👍
@chriswinsper2073
3 жыл бұрын
Looks like you need to run another 2 silver cells alongside your other one. Great job 👍👍
@sreetips
3 жыл бұрын
That’s an idea
@markjohnson1460
3 жыл бұрын
Always so cool to see how science works
@jeffstewart8627
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Sreetips. Thank You.
@TindogTravels
2 жыл бұрын
your videos are top notch! well done.
@670TXxGregorysxXT670
3 жыл бұрын
damn I love watching these. sree is the man
@jackmclane1826
3 жыл бұрын
If I was closer to you I'd love to have your copper nitrate waste... ;) It's so easy to recover the nitric acid from it and also recover the copper - if wanted. It would be worth it for each of both in my opinion.
@A.J.Collins
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Chris!
@joshredding9588
3 жыл бұрын
very interesting SREETIPS! I enjoy your videos kind sir!
@geneburlette7307
3 жыл бұрын
It's got to be awesome to have some many WIP jars to select from. There is no "first in, first out" in your lab!
@user-Sleepy
3 жыл бұрын
Chris needs to send a bigger beaker! Lol
@gaggiggable
Жыл бұрын
This is a crucial video for some - thank you Chief, as always, you are the "OG" as far as youtube goes, and they should give you a different metal for that, but I think you'd probably melt it, as I would to😉
@Bobby_Da_Barber
3 жыл бұрын
Man I wish i could have a nice big scoop of that cement silver, thats a gargantuan of a bucket oouuff
@mnelson10000
3 жыл бұрын
Dang, brother! Looks like it's time to triple the size of your silver cell to scale up with the new funnel!! lol
@jamisontaylor878
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video thank you
@UFObuilder
3 жыл бұрын
That's a big funnel cool
@kyzercube
3 жыл бұрын
" Silver refining stock pot " 🤣
@bobcansee
3 жыл бұрын
Love this show!!
@andrewb7622
3 жыл бұрын
Great job
@carlosgarcia3341
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing job, Sreetips.
@brianhbinesh
3 жыл бұрын
I love the color of copper nitrate
@josephpecoul6532
3 жыл бұрын
Very cool gift indeed
@prinz10ga
3 жыл бұрын
Great Improvement. It looks ‘top heavy’ on the smaller beaker though
@sreetips
3 жыл бұрын
Same thing Mrs sreetips said. Buts it’s stable enough if I’m careful
@base_cannon6066
3 жыл бұрын
I like big buchs and I cannot lie.
@relaxationwellnessmeditati7751
3 жыл бұрын
THANKS CHRIS!
@amberskyglaz
3 жыл бұрын
You are Absolutely Amazing! Great work and Im so happy to find you🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 #wonderfulmind
@sreetips
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@jetman1963
3 жыл бұрын
Holy Buchner filter Batman!
@scrotex6592
3 жыл бұрын
oh my god what a beast hahahahahaha it looks so silly sitting on top of the flask
@fredygump5578
3 жыл бұрын
I think the creases in the filter paper are caused by the fibers expanding when they get wet. So maybe you could try wetting it as you lay it down? Or start wetting it in the middle and work outwards.
@JeffJeffers0n
3 жыл бұрын
Maybe wet the inside of the funnel before laying it down... then again maybe this is a bad idea, could be problematic 🤔
@sreetips
3 жыл бұрын
I solved it in the video.
@ahmadalshehri4369
2 жыл бұрын
this large funnel will need a stand or holder to keep it from falling down when become heavy if filled high
@maxpenrose9094
2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you Finally got a bigger Filter funnel But I would secure it in some way it looks like it's an accident waiting to Happen it looks like it's about to tip over in a second that would be a shit time
@adamabele785
3 жыл бұрын
I think you need a silver cell that has four compartments of that size, where you can set up and run two cells with silver shot and two with silver crystals that run through the cells a second time.
@jeffarto8340
3 жыл бұрын
How about a glass fork instead of a rod to stir, more surface movement?
@nazarioj001
3 жыл бұрын
No wonder there's a silver shortage. @SREETIPS has it all in a bucket. 🤣
@ScrappingIrish
3 жыл бұрын
as always your video is so informative
@eastvantony
3 жыл бұрын
So cool thanks!
@Alrik.
3 жыл бұрын
Nice video! Do you think there's a way to make a bigger silver cell or will you be able to run your backlog through the current one?
@TheRealGKV
3 жыл бұрын
Love the vids, Sreetips!
@seymourpro6097
3 жыл бұрын
Be very careful that the big funnel doesn't lull you into overfilling the buchner flask and getting liquor into the pump, it's usually not survivable and new pumps cost big money.
@sreetips
3 жыл бұрын
I use an HVAC vacuum pump from Harbor Freight cost $79 USD back in 2010. It’s been in service since then. I think they are now over $100 - not because they’re more valuable or more scarce, but because the currency used to purchase the pump (the US Dollar) has decreased in value by that much.
@fatmirsejdini5992
2 жыл бұрын
Funny that he has that porcelain spill dish to catch 5% of 4 liters..lol
@Fambamm-ib6pw
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome voice once again
@annualgiftman9472
3 жыл бұрын
Holy Moly that's a biggun!
@mmcc310
3 жыл бұрын
I was wondering about the copper too I know it ain't worth a lot but it's still worth saving it's still valuable and after you get enough of it
@sreetips
3 жыл бұрын
One ounce of gold has the same value as 439 pounds of copper. One ounce of silver has the same value as 6.3 pounds of copper. At 70 to 1, silver to gold, the silver just barely holds my interest. It’s messy and takes much longer than gold. But I do love silver. I just can’t get excited about copper. I don’t have enough time for the precious metals.
@MiguelSierra
3 жыл бұрын
Excelente
@brianhbinesh
3 жыл бұрын
I am not saying you should do this however..... it would be awesome to see a 25lb bar of silver.... lol just saying. You would definitely be the only youtuber I know that has done it
@bigtxbullion
3 жыл бұрын
Get to 71 lbs and he'll have a legit 1000 oz bar!
@brianhbinesh
3 жыл бұрын
@@bigtxbullion i don't know of a crucible that large that is easy to get and the forge would have to be pretty big
@firearmsstudent
3 жыл бұрын
I like big buchner funnels and I can't lie You other refiners can't deny...
@peteroliver3408
3 жыл бұрын
I think the Cu recovery push cold fall under several factors Cu has decent value as a commodity it could also be reused for more cementations and metallic Cu doesn't need to be disposed of as haz mat. Some youtubers go as far to treat the Cu nitrate solution with H2SO4 and distill off the generated HNO3 and reuse for more extractions then extract the Cu and reconcetrate the H2SO4 for reuse to reduce their new chemical input, although Im surprised they aren't trying to run the cloud of nitric oxides thru a bubblier to make more HNO3 too. But then again time is often more valuable than a time consuming recovery process for very modest returns.
@sreetips
3 жыл бұрын
Peter, it sound interesting. But I can get copper cheap and nitric, while not cheap, is also readily available. Not to be smug, but working with precious metals worth thousands per pound, and as backed up as I am with it, it’s hard to justify working with copper worth only a few dollars per pound. I just don’t have the time. I’ve got many more videos planned and it looks like I’ll run out of life before I can get to them all!
@Joe.Rogan.
3 жыл бұрын
You can tell when someone has seen Nerdrage's video on copper nitrate...
@deerwithnoeyes1417
3 жыл бұрын
Great video once again that new filter will definitely help speed things up, but at 26:40 I think your math is off by about 3grams lol or did the container loose some weight in the drying process. Loving the content, keep up the great work
@sreetips
3 жыл бұрын
No, I made a 3 gram error there
@Gorbatsjov27
3 жыл бұрын
I think Sreetips is pretty happy with his new funnel.... This episode was more about funnels then about silver. ;-)
@josephpierpont7096
3 жыл бұрын
Hi love your channel just breaking in to the hole business I paint cars for a living but have learned chemistry on the side in the last 5 months your videos have been a great help. One question any thoughts on were to find good sources for material to run at low cost. Like I said just starting out and hitting the learning curve the best I can.
@sreetips
3 жыл бұрын
Last week end I bought $1900 worth of gold including a solid 14k omega watch with solid 14k band at a yard sale. I paid $875. People are confused about gold. They thing paper money is more valuable. But it won’t be like this for ever. While this confusion persists we can can still find bargains for a fraction of there true value priced in gold. But you have to know where when and what to look for. My wife scouted the sale. She woke me early on Saturday morning and instructed me on where to go. I got there early right when they were putting the jewelry out on a table for sale. I knew exactly what to look for due to my experience looking at and evaluating gold jewelry for years. There’s no substitute for experience. Grandma was laying the jewelry out. Her daughter seen that I was picking the gold only and asked if I’d be interested in the god watch. She went and got it and said she had it looked at and could sell it for about a thousand bucks (which is true). I asked if she’d take $500 cash for it. She looked up at the sky, bit her nail, then said, “ok”. The point of all this is;,you got to know where to look, when to look (I got there early otherwise it would all be gone - it’s very cut-throat) and know what to look for. It won’t just fall in your lap. My wife did even better scoring 71g of karat gold - all nice chunky gold - for $550. Gold luck and happy hunting. Don’t let them cut you too bad. I’ve seen people reach over my shoulder as I looking through a basket of jewelry and snatch a hand full before I knew what hit me.
@Christophersanchez1326
3 жыл бұрын
I've wondered how do you get rid of said solution. The cemented out copper solution. You cement out the copper with iron. Then trash..
@StevenSchoolAlchemy
3 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@xcvsdxvsx
3 жыл бұрын
I believe you need a second silver cell sir.
@sreetips
3 жыл бұрын
I tend to agree
@farisfaris7177
3 жыл бұрын
Your my best master thanks sir
@michaelcato9255
3 жыл бұрын
It would be interesting to see the cement silver under a microscope. To see the structure up close.
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