[TowerTalk] electric fence qrn/Corroded copper

[Tim Long]

Any school kid will tell you - make a paste out of vinegar and salt and it
will shine a penny really well.
73, Tim, W2UI
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From: "ABowenN4OO" <abowen at nettally.com>
To: <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2003 5:56 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] electric fence qrn/Corroded copper


> 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!
> ======================================
> 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
>
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