Results from Beta Testers of New Formulas

Just supporting what Sean contributed. Enzymes are used during the digestiion process. And, there are many types of enzymes from protease to lactase (one which I lack).

One major factor that leads to greater effectiveness of enzymes, as Sean has already described, is temperature. One of the main reasons mammals are warm blooded is because we can supply our own "furnace" when digesting; a distinct advantage over cold blooded organisms. The other two factor would be how concentrated the enzyme is and how much velocity/viscosity, agitation, is involved between the enzyme and what is being digested.

So, warming up the enzyme a bit might prove to increase its effectiveness on your records. Dunno if that will harm your records though but doubt it as the type of enzyme being used here seems to be protease which doesn't have chemical reaction with anything other than protien.

dislaimer: i am not a biologist just a charlatan as i am with audio.

Well i finished using the sample bottles. I recieved them about a month ago and cleaned about 15 albums. I did some side a/b comparisons and some a/b tests with doubles of a couple of albums. I feel that the two step process left my albums clean and clear. I cleaned a copy of chet baker sings that i bought used, covered in dust and gunk and crud, filthy, and after it was very close to silent. I would say the two step is a little better at fishing out the deeper junk.
So I guess I'm saying i like it and would use it again, so Paul, How much?

Thanks, Sean and Lugnut! Viggen, regarding heating the Enzymatic Formula .... First, I think only the amount that will be used immediately should be warmed, because repeated heatings will degrade the Formula. Therefore, a good approach might be to put the amount you plan to use in a small container for warming. Second, warm the small container with warm/hot water until the Formula is warm to the touch -- about 100 degrees. This will double the rate of chemical activity (over an 80 degree base), yet will be safe for the vinyl.

Mc5baby, glad you also obtained good results with the Formulas. Sean's post, above, contains a link to the classified ad here on Audiogon -- it's currently posted in the Turntables section. Perhaps next time it will be under tweaks or accessories. (Maybe 'Gon needs a new category? Cleaning equipment & supplies?) I had previously said I wanted to make the Formulas affordable. The concentrates work out to a price which is about half the cost of other products.

Best regards,
Paul Frumkin

Enzymes (biological catalysts) usually have very narrow temperature operating ranges. If the temperature goes up beyond a certain point the enzymes break down. That's one of the main reasons fevers are so dangerous for the human body.

The tap water in Florida is horrible! Smells like swamp water (it *is* processed swamp water). There's a lot of sulfur and other organics in the water--nasty. At my parent's house they get the water from a mountain rain forest--it's a big difference...

Well Paul, you're on your way. I'm happy for you.

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Thanks, Psychicanimal ... and welcome back! Hope your move went smoothly. Must have been difficult getting into Florida, with all those other folks trying to get out!

The 4-stage water purifier is now plumbed and installed. So the CLEANER FORMULA with ULTRA-PURE WATER is now available!

Thanks to Psychic for suggesting that I make the CLEANER FORMULA available in a ready-to-use solution made with ULTRA-PURE WATER.

Best regards to everyone,
Paul Frumkin
p.s. Ads now posted under Turntables and Tweaks.