Homebrew PCBs

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Alessio Sangalli <alesan@...> wrote:
>
> Hi, I have yet to find a suitable container for the etchant (I use the 
> muriatic acid thing).
> 
> It is true I can use any sort of plastic container: I even have one of 
> those kits, with acquarium pump and bubbler and heater, but the main 
> problem is that it is basically impossible to store safely, as it cannot 
> be properly sealed. Pouring back to another, safer container can be 
> still be problematic because of spills and such, and then I always have 
> to wash everything, that takes time to do properly. Also, as I never do 
> boards bigger than the standard 10x16 cm, I feel like a smaller 
> container with "not so much" etchant would be so much better for my needs.
> 
> Any advice?
> 
> I have reached a point in my PCB making that I can do very fine boards, 
> no problem, but I waste a lot of time in taking care of details, and I 
> want to make the whole thing more streamlined.
> 
> bye
> as
>


Pick up a plastic chemical storage bottle, they make them for just this purpose and they're not hugely expensive. Pouring it back in the bottle is simple, use a funnel and wear gloves just in case. I also lay down a plastic trash bag over the work surface to catch any spills and keep a jug of baking soda mixed in water nearby to neutralize any spilled acid.