[Amps] Cleaning air-wound coils
Ron Youvan
ka4inm at tampabay.rr.com
Mon May 3 11:54:39 PDT 2010
>> How do you get the tarnish off of miniductor or airdux-type coils wound
>> with tinned wire?
> The problem is keeping it looking fresh without affecting performance. Maybe
> a very light coat of clear acrylic if the RF doesn't get them too warm.
> If your'e real talented maybe a fast dip in a solder pot after cleaning or
> even silver plating.
I think part of the problem with these coils is frequently the thin tin coating is
scratched and rubbed off. (copper shows through) A real good cleaning followed by one of
the "cold tin" platings would restore the original look. (lacking a silver coating)
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