StillSmart

Re: Sparkolloid

2015-09-02T21:53:14+00:00

Personally I don't see a big market for fake Sparkolloid.
Why would anyone bother?

I have not yet even bothered to use my alleged fake stuff,as I get away with running cloudy washes when I am impatient.And all is tickety-boo.

Just me.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Wed Sep 02, 2015 9:53 pm

Re: Sparkolloid

2015-09-02T06:31:08+00:00

I order 16 oz of Sparkaloid from breuhaus on line each time

The postage costs are high but simply put a message saying please send at minimum cost and the guys refund a fair proportion making it economical

Statistics: Posted by Admiral Toad — Wed Sep 02, 2015 6:31 am

Re: Sparkolloid

2015-09-02T05:55:08+00:00

I had another shot at getting the real McCoy a few months back. Struck a problem with shipping cost and bailed. Bought the look-alike product locally. Seemed to work but unsure as it was a fairly rigid test.
Trying to clear quince wine...Pectin haze I think.

Statistics: Posted by packapoo — Wed Sep 02, 2015 5:55 am

Re: Sparkolloid

2015-09-01T22:41:31+00:00

Those guys in the US are quick.

Sent them a Facebook message on their site about postage costs to the uk and realised just after that they had closed for the day. I still got a reply two minutes later though.

I'm looking at buying a couple of packets of Sparkoloid but I think the shipping costs will be more than the product.

Anybody fancy doing a group buy on it.

Statistics: Posted by Still Brewing — Tue Sep 01, 2015 10:41 pm

Re: Sparkolloid

2015-02-23T17:24:01+00:00

I am pretty sure that is the real stuff, it is a very pale tan in colour. If it does not clear the wash in 24 hours then there was still dissolved CO2 in the wash. I often jump the gun and get that.

Chuck

Statistics: Posted by chill — Mon Feb 23, 2015 5:24 pm

Re: Sparkolloid

2015-02-23T16:26:40+00:00

The sparkolloid I buy from Brewhouse in Canada is also Brown in colour and it does clear the wash (but not in 24 hours) more like 3-5 days. Damn!!!

Statistics: Posted by Sonnyinbc — Mon Feb 23, 2015 4:26 pm

Re: Sparkolloid

2014-07-21T04:25:16+00:00

aidanmac wrote:
Real Sparkolloid produced by the manufacturers, Scott Labs, is White in colour and Scott Labs do not have any agents outside the US.

If it's brown it's not Sparkolloid.

AM

Absolutely AM, have had confirmation now the local supply is a knock-off. Damn!

Statistics: Posted by packapoo — Mon Jul 21, 2014 4:25 am

Re: Sparkolloid

2014-07-20T08:40:07+00:00

Real Sparkolloid produced by the manufacturers, Scott Labs, is White in colour and Scott Labs do not have any agents outside the US.

If it's brown it's not Sparkolloid.

AM

Statistics: Posted by Almanac — Sun Jul 20, 2014 8:40 am

Re: Sparkolloid

2014-07-20T05:57:18+00:00

If it works...and it's safe, maybe worth a go??

Statistics: Posted by Icefever — Sun Jul 20, 2014 5:57 am

Re: Sparkolloid

2014-07-20T01:38:33+00:00

This is interesting as I have found a supplier locally - well in country anyway - however photo from his page tends to show product as more brownish then white. Have asked the question a this stage.

Statistics: Posted by packapoo — Sun Jul 20, 2014 1:38 am

Re: Sparkolloid

2014-02-08T17:59:31+00:00

I think I'll play safe and go with the white....

Statistics: Posted by Icefever — Sat Feb 08, 2014 5:59 pm

Re: Sparkolloid

2014-02-08T16:58:37+00:00

I've got mine from two suppliers in North America. Both have a colour very similar to standard white flour.

Chuck

Statistics: Posted by chill — Sat Feb 08, 2014 4:58 pm

Re: Sparkolloid

2014-02-08T10:35:29+00:00

Google images shows Sparkolloid in a few different colours...............
Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Sat Feb 08, 2014 10:35 am

Re: Sparkolloid

2014-02-08T10:34:58+00:00

I can confirm that the one supplied by brewhaus in Texas is the same product supplied by Scott Labs who manufacture and own the brand name 'Sparkolloid' although they will only supply businesses in the US.

On top of that, I can 100% vouch that the Sparkolloid supplied by Brewhaus/Scott Labs does, in fact, clear any wash to crystal clear in 24 hours at a tiny fraction of the cost of other finings

AM

Statistics: Posted by Almanac — Sat Feb 08, 2014 10:34 am

Re: Sparkolloid

2014-02-08T05:06:07+00:00

Well this is starting to look strange... so which is which I'm wondering???

Statistics: Posted by Icefever — Sat Feb 08, 2014 5:06 am