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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] bubbler - more even spread of bubbles

From: Philip Pemberton <philpem@...>
Date: 2005-03-08

In message <opsna8wwl0mg0lsf@...>
"Stefan Trethan" <stefan_trethan@...> wrote:

> I'm not sure what is best, all i know is i have a uneven etch and i'd like
> to change that.

I've been using a cheap fish tank air pump and a blue foam bubble hose. The
bubble hose has been bleached white by the FeCl and has a few "rust spots"
(probably from the Fe in the FeCl), but it still seems to work fine. Perfect,
even etching in my experience. A heater is also a useful addition.

Later.
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