[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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