[TowerTalk] electric fence qrn/Corroded copper

[ABowenN4OO]

At 04:42 PM 12/9/2003 -0500, Jim White, K4OJ wrote:

>Is there a solvent available which when poured onto copper that has 
>oxidation will give it that shiny copper color?  I am looking for an easy 
>way out versus burnishing it... if a solvent exists please share that 
>info... pouring some of it on to allow tinning, etc. would be a wonderful 
>way to avoid nicking copper which is always fateful!
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I have had reasonable success with "LimeAway", a product for removing 
mineral deposits on toilets and other plumbing. It is not as effective as 
the Duzall product recommended by W0UN, but it is easier to find. It does 
work reasonably well with braided copper and bare, stranded copper. Some 
rubbing or brushing will help also. I use an old tooth brush. Heating 
generally helps any chemical process.

I use a spritzer bottle with soapy water to clean up after the application 
and a water rinse if possible, followed by drying with a paper towel or 
some heat from a soldering iron.

The product is acetic, so use eye protection.

INK N4OO