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[K7LXC@aol.com]

In a message dated 03/16/2000 1:53:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, K7GCO@aol.com 
writes:

> Penatrox has one problem--it has ZINC in it I'm told. That's a dissimilar 
>  metal and exactly what you don't want at that ring of electrical contact. 

      Well, the PARTICLES are zinc but they're held in suspension in a 
"natural base compound". The natural base vehicle prevents the tiny zinc 
particles from exposure to air and thus oxidation. The purpose of the 
particles is to pierce the thin oxidized layer to the metal underneath and 
make an electrical connection. They're too small to be much of a problem; I 
wouldn't worry about it - Penetrox is a recognized useful antioxidant.

Cheers,  Steve    K7LXC
Tower Tech 

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