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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Slow Etch?

From: Leon Heller <leon355@...>
Date: 2012-05-14

On 14/05/2012 19:24, Spencer wrote:
> I use the same solution and noticed heating doesnt help either. The
> biggest improvement in time that I get with my board came from sticking
> an aquarium air pump and with a hose with a bunch of holes that I did
> from a sewing needle into the solution. I get about 45 minute etch time
> now with my 1oz boards.

When I tried HCl and H2O2 it was very fast, with no heating.
Concentrated HCl is required,

Leon
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Leon Heller
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