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Re: Etching container

2010-06-02 by Richard

Hi!


"The problem is how to add heating and a bubbler to this without making a mess".


See if this is a better solution for you:
http://www.pulsarprofx.com/pcbfx/main_site/pages/tech_support/no_etching_tank/no_etching_tank.html




--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Stefan Trethan <stefan_trethan@...> wrote:
>
> The disadvantage of this method is that preparation and cleanup can take as
> much time as all other tasks in making the board.
> I understand the OP and why he doesn't want to deal with that each time he
> etches.
> 
> Lacking a safe place that nobody disturbs I can't think of anything better
> that a couple of nested plastic food containers. The problem is how to add
> heating and a bubbler to this without making a mess.
> 
> ST
> 
> 
> 
> On Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 10:44 PM, James <jamesrsweet@...> wrote:
> 
> >
> > 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.
> >
> >
> 
> 
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>

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