[TowerTalk] Best Way To Clean Copper Ground Wire for Erico Cadweld Connection?

[Charles Farr]

I've found that once you get it cleaned with any method, brake cleaner 
will remove residue from the cleaning, and leaves no contaminants. I use 
it for a lot of things, including cleaning metal surfaces prior to painting.

Chuck, W6AJW


On 07/17/2020 21:35, WA7NE wrote:
> I'm installing a number of ground rods to be connected by 2 awg stranded
> copper wire.   I plan to use Erico's OneShot for making the connections.
> My 2 awg stranded copper wire is a bit tarnished so I'm inquiring about the
> best way to clean it for Cadwelding.
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> Is something like Brasso or Noxon followed by a wire brushing sufficient or
> is there a better way?  I know there should be no contaminants left on the
> wire.
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> Thank you,
>
> Wayne / WA7NE
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