Re: copper vs. aluminum

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Original poster: "davep by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <davep-at-quik-dot-com>


> you are better off using Aluminium

	Concur.
	And Cu is more likely to corrode/electrolyze in
	Salt water....


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> Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 7:30 PM
> Subject: copper vs. aluminum

>>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,

	But not hugely so.  Also cheaper, so can use
	more Al to get same conductivity.

>> and also being able to solder to it...

	Good point.  IIR trick aluminum solder can
	be found....


	best
	dwp

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