Re: copper vs. aluminum

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Original poster: "Crow Leader by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <tesla-at-lists.symmetric-dot-net>

This is sort of unrelated, but you can solder aluminum by filing the surface
down and using a high tin or zinc based solder. 60/40 electronic solder
works on aluminum foil if you are careful and the aluminum is clean. The
important part is to rub the solder on the aluminum with the soldering
iron.It will wet the surface and then solder properly.

KEN
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Subject: copper vs. aluminum


> Original poster: "C.L. Mayeux by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
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> Has anyone yet tried using COPPER foil in their saltwater
> caps, instead of aluminum?  Seems that copper would be a
> better choice, due to being a better conductor, and also
> being able to solder to it... just a thought.
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> C.L. Mayeux
> Owner, MSB Data Systems
> poohbear1961-at-cox-dot-net
> http://www.msbdatasystems.tk
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