"Bob Miller" wrote in message
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On Wed, 5 May 2004 19:02:32 +0000 (UTC), (Geoffrey
S. Mendelson) wrote:

In article , Larry Gagnon
wrote:
I need to solder a new section of 14 gauge copper antenna wire to a
very old section of wire that is highly tarnished and very old. Other
than pulling each strand apart and attempting to sand off the tarnish
is there an easier way to remove it so that I can solder it
effectively?

Soak it in Coca-Cola.

I used to pour Coke on my corroded car battery terminals. Sure cleaned
'em up. Makes ya wonder, tho', what Coke must do to your stomach :-(

Bob
k5qwg


Geoff.



Try throwing up on you battery terminals; I think you'll find that your gut
contents are more acidic than Coke.

If you want some serious acidic cleaning, just buy some Muriatic acid at the
local hardware store, typically only about $5 per gallon. This is really
hydrochloric acid, and does a really great job removing rust from steel or
corrosion from other metals. Be extremely careful, this is as active a
cleaner as you can readily buy. Use it full strength. The fumes are
dangerous, and it works fast, sometimes too fast. Get some old Pyrex trays
and bowls to work in, and get a pair of long barbecue tongs to hold your
items.

Not enough danger in HV or RF? Then expand into chemistry!


Ed
WB6WSN