Homebrew PCBs

>> Have you guys had any problem with the fumes from the HCl corroding metal
in
>> the vicinity? I haven't noticed this, but I recently posted on a
chemistry
>> forum and they said this would be a severe long-term problem.

>I've had that problem.

So how did you deal with it? Just store and use the etchant away from any
metal objects?


>> I'm also curious how you protect yourselves from the fumes. When I'm
etching
>> I *try* to do it in a fairly ventilated place, but the fumes still smell
>> extremely strong and I can't help wonder if I should be wearing a
respirator
>> or something..

>They are more unpleasant than dangerous.

Really? I guess that's good news..


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