[Lowfer] Ground Bus Idea

[Bill Ashlock]

>Don't use acid core flux on wiring. It can't be cleaned out of the wire
>strands once it wicks into them. Just use rosin as it doesn't have to be
>cleaned and isn't a factor in weather extremes nor to the RF at these low
>frequencies. Acid flux will only lead to corrosion in the future and all
>your good work is wasted.

I suspect the solder paste I use for soldering pipes would be considered 
"acid flux'. I've noticed that, while pipes assembled with this paste don't 
corrode inside, they do corrode in an outside environment. That's probably 
enhanced by the acid rain. One of the problems with soldering not-so-new 
stranded wire is that you really need a strong acid to get the wire clean 
enough to make a good joint. Oh well, this experimental stuff isn't supposed 
to last forever. We're supposed to keep trying new antenna ideas.

Bill A

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