[Amps] spraying tank coils ?

R.Measures r at somis.org
Tue Jan 24 18:12:12 EST 2006


On Jan 24, 2006, at 12:44 PM, John Wagner wrote:

>
>> Hi,
>> I just wound a shiny 75 meter pi-net tank coil out of 5/16
>> inch copper tubing.  Can I spray it with something to keep
>> the copper shiny or will it go up in smoke or fire when
>> operating? 73, Ken W2DTC
>
> I would have it silver plated. Not cheap, but very nice. Not sure I 
> would
> paint it.

Polished Cu with clear gloss varnish looks good, and it works as well 
as Ag at HF,   However, for roller coils, Ag or Au plating is the only 
game in town.
>
> 73 John
>
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