Re: copper vs. aluminum

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Original poster: "Daniel McCauley by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <dhmccauley-at-spacecatlighting-dot-com>


Actually, aluminum corrodes quite a bit as well.

Dan



> > 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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