just ordered new GVG cant wait to try it out .its gonna take some time to get it to uk

Awesome, definitely let us know how it goes.

sure i will do

They are phenomenal. Make sure you get the Volcano pads for it.

Or you can make your own mesh disc from a copper “scrubby” pad. It’s inexpensive, very effective, and I’ve never had any problem with leakage.

I agree 100%

I started out using the Volcano Pads and have since switched over to the copper scrubby that gibran recommends and it is definitely far superior. It doesn't take much and it works like a champ.

You tricked me. I thought there was a NEW MODEL of the GVG. Dang.

Or you can make your own mesh disc from a copper “scrubby” pad. It’s inexpensive, very effective, and I’ve never had any problem with leakage.[/quote]

what is that mesh disk ?

See attached photos.

i have a steel cotton that now i use for "the machine" is that something you are talking about ?

where do i get this one? i live in uk by the way. and is not the steel cotton good for the job ?

Anywhere home/kitchen cleaning supplies are sold. They're usually sold as "pot scrubbers" or something similar.

"Scrubbers" are also made of stainless steel, but the metal isn't quite as malleable. "Steel cotton" or "steel wool" is not recommended - it oxidizes too easily.

ok thank you will have a look if i can get it here

ok to get copper mesh in uk is really big problem. i have found this would that be ok ?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Co...amp;hash=item230f4ac320

or

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws...sPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

thats all i could find if anyone

Be aware that some may be made of aluminum, which is highly toxic, Parkinson-like symptoms is one of the dangers. Also note that some of these scrubbers may contain soap, which you of course don't want to inhale!

Yes, those are exactly what you want. I've never encountered any copper scrubbers that were less than pure copper, and I've never seen aluminum scrubbers (I think aluminum is too soft or not durable enough for use as a scrubber).

Copper scrubbers generally don't have soap impregnated into them, but they may have traces of cutting oil used when the metal ribbon is drawn. Gently heat your disc to burn off any oil before using it.

I’ve heard about aluminum being associated with Alzheimer’s, but never with Parkinson’s disease. Do you have any sources for your claims?

Also, I've never heard aluminum described as a "highly toxic" metal. Source?

(Mercury is a toxic metal, cadmium is somewhat toxic, but aluminum?)

You're correct - I meant Alzheimer-like symptoms, not Parkinsonian symptoms. Aluminum is not used by our bodies, so repeated exposure may give deposits of aluminum in bones as well as in the CNS itself. High amounts of aluminum is neurotoxic. Even if small dosages a few times is harmless, to avoid the risk of aluminum deposits and thereby neurotoxic effects, you should never smoke out of anything made of aluminum.

hope these are pure copper not just copper plated , i have asked the sellers so will see what they come up with ...

They are probably pure copper. Here's a link to the US Chore Boy copper scrubber page (their scrubbers are 99.997% copper, which is extremely pure!)