Re: newbie question: Is varnishing the copper primary a bad idea?

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Original poster: Bart Anderson <classi6-at-classictesla-dot-com> 

HI Jack,

Why varnish it? Go pick up a can of Brasso and use it like you would 
polishing a car. Apply it, then buff it off. This will make it shine like 
new and keep it from that oxidization look for about 6 months. You need to 
do this twice a year to keep it looking new. Should you make a change at 
some point that would require tapping the primary, the varnish would be an 
insulating layer that you would have to clean off first. More trouble than 
it's worth (IMHO).

Take care,
Bart

Tesla list wrote:

>Original poster: Phlunktfysics101-at-aol-dot-com
>My copper primary is starting to oxidize and become discolored.  If I 
>varnish it, will this effect coupling?
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>Thanks!
>Jack
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