Originally Posted by fabmandelux
"chilling" AFTER mixing actually helps the settling process.
Umm.. NO it doesnt.
If we are talking apples and apples, that is, the process of settling glycerin after the reaction then keeping the mix insulated and warmed will help the glycerin settle faster.
This has been proved in both theorey and practice.
Settling of wash water follows the same rules.
Injection of a 5% pre-wash technique can reduce glycerin settling times to less than 2 hours. My glycerin settles in about 30 minutes but I give it a minimum of 2 hours just to be sure.