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Re: Cupric Choride etching - costs and benefits

2003-03-13 by grantfair2001

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Adam Seychell
<adam_seychell@y...> wrote:
> Oh sorry, I forgot to mention the hydrometer. [snip]
> 
> Luther m stroud mentioned, having all this lab equipment might be 
> an overkill. He brings up a good point. How about setting up your 
> etching tank and start etching circuit boards before investing in 
> some lab ware. You don't need any fancy equipment to prepare the 
> copper etchant. Only some kitchen scales and measuring jugs.
> Later, when your etchant starts to become exhausted you may 
> decide to buy the equipment and restore the etchant.
> 
> Adam

Well, that's pretty good advice. I already have some HCl. I did not
realize it took so long for the copper to react - so when I tried it,
after an hour I assumed nothing had happened or would happen. When I
get the picnic chest and a workplace organized I will give it a go.

Grant

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