Phil, not only you don't need the tank, but you don't need a bubbler
(old thinking) not a heater, hehehe. Life can be simple but only for
the right person. Mike
--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Phil" <phil1960us@y...> wrote:
> that's not a bad idea at all for etching though I'd be very careful
> even with double bagging. Its a good, cheap way to do quick one-
off
> etches. Even allows for aggitation though I'd be reluctant to
handle
> a full bag.
>
> Still, I prefer the tank I made which has a bubbler and heater.
> Yeah, its more "stuff" and requires cleaning but I get very
> consistant, even etching and can do multiple boards at once.
Pouring
> etchant back into the storage container is very precise. I'll
stick
> with it.
>
> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "ballendo" <ballendo@y...>
> wrote:
> > Hello,
> >
> > Forgot to add: When done, just clip a corner with scissors and
the
> > bag contents can be funneled into a disposal or storage container.
> >
> > And the bag(s) can be put into hot water to speed up the
etching...
> >
> > Ballendo
> >
> > --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "ballendo" <ballendo@y...>
> > wrote:
> > > Hello,
> > >
> > > Ziplock sandwich bags.
> > >
> > > (Doubled inside of freezer ziplock bags for
safety/redundancy<G>)
> > >
> > > Hope this helps,
> > >
> > > Ballendo
> > >
> > > --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Phil" <phil1960us@y...>
> > wrote:
> > > > hmmm, what do you use to contain your etchant when you are
> > etching
> > > > at board?
> > > >
> > > > --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "mikezcnc"
<eemikez@c...>
> > > wrote:
> > > > > You don't need a tank. It's not needed nor required.
> > > > > Save your energy on making the boards. Mike