Re: [TCML] Cleaning Copper Primary Coil (with Muriatic/Hydrochloric Acid)

[David Sharpe <sparktron01@xxxxxxxxx>]

Silver plating would be a better approach and less expensive then gold.
silver plating is routinely used on busbars in switchgear.  The electroplating
chemicals, power supplies, and support materials are all COTS and
routinely done in the power industry.


On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 10:15 AM, Dave Leddon <dave@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Does anybody have any idea how much it would cost to have the primary gold
> plated.  Given the amount of time and effort we put into making the primary
> look good, it might be worth it.
> Dave
>
> At 05:54 PM 10/4/2012, you wrote:
>>
>> Looks like I'll be whipping out that old can of Brasso. After hearing
>> about all the underlying grief with the acid, I think a little TLC
>> might be for the best.
>> So which is going to protect the copper best after I get it all nice
>> and shiny? The car wax, lacquer, or something else? I imagine applying
>> either of the suggested coatings would be quite the mess/complicated.
>> Unless the wax would just be applied with a rag like the brasso, but
>> then I'd be doubtful as to how durable that coat would be compared to
>> something else, like lacquer for example. I can also imagine the
>> lacquer would be tricky to apply throughout without making a huge
>> mess.
>>
>> Oh, and one more thing. Hot glue or zip ties for securing the coil?
>> I'm also open to other suggestions of course. Those are simply easiest
>> and more or less preferred. But still, your ideas are invaluable to
>> me, I'm always happy to hear them. ;)
>>
>> Thanks for all the help,
>> Brandon H.
>>
>> > forget the steel wool and just pick up a can of Brasso from your local
>> > dept store.
>>
>> >> As an alternative to this, brasso is basically the
>> >> same thing minus the waxes, so get some high quality car wax, and be
>> >> prepared to use some elbow grease...
>>
>> >> You can lacquer it when you are done (except
>> >> on the tap point) if you are really worried about it.
>>
>>
>> >>> Steel wool seems to be the way to go. I had a brilliant man tell me
>> >>> once
>> >>> to apply a vary thin coat of car wax to the copper after getting the
>> >>> primary situated. Seems to keep the tarnish away ;)
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