Homebrew PCBs

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> >From: Ben L <bhleavi@...>
> >Sent: May 17, 2010 11:55 PM
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> >Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Old GL FeCl -very slow  etching copper
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> >> I found cupric chloride to be very slow at room temp, it benefits from heating even more than FeCl. HCl + peroxide certainly works fine at room temp though, until enough of it converts.
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> >I have never heated mine before.  In fact I have it on the back porch and have etched boards fine in cold weather.  I just pump lots of air into it.  Sometimes add a little HCl if it seems to be slower than normal.  I kept it covered when not in use but can still vent.  So times will leave it uncovered to reduce it down some.  I normally don't add any peroxide.
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> How long does a board take to etch with this system?
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> Mark


I have never really timed it to say for sure.  Depends on how regentated it is and if I did a copper pour that reduces the area that needs to etch.  I would say 5 to no more than 10 mins.

Seems to be about the same that I got with Heated FeCl then times change with it depending on how much had been etched in it also.

Ben