Pickle solution

[Tonycon]

Hi. Once a pickle solution has been prepared, how many times can it be used if kept warm ?
Thanks
Tony

[enigma]

I use mine until it has got too low then if its dirty I wash out and redo but if not I just top up.
Heating it in a slow cooker with the lid on when I need it then leaving it switched off between sessions.
So weeks basically.
Just use it until it isn't working I would say.

[Tonycon]

Cool thanks for that !
Also, is the homemade version adequate ? I placed an order but forgot to add pickle.

[enigma]

I have no idea, I use the safety pickle from Cooksons.
try it and you will soon find out :)

[china]

Go to a pool/ spa shop and by some Sodium Bisolphate same stuff only much less expensive

[Tonycon]

Will do that tomorrow. And just mix with water ?

[CJ57]

Or you could buy alum crystals from amazon really cheap and readily available in foodstuffs

[china]

Yes just mix with water add powder to water, completely dissolve then heat ( works faster when hot) about 150 g per 1.5 litres, as for Alum I don't know I have never used it , (I am not convinced of it's safety)
Just one point when it is exhausted store some in a tightly closed jar , it can be handy if you wish to to remove the solder colour from copper items, it will thinly plate the piece and disguise the solder

[misspond]

You can also use vinegar and salt, again it works faster warmed but will work cold. Very smelly though.