Homebrew PCBs

> >>> The HCl solution I used is only 3% and the fumes were not too bad. I
> >>> do not want things in the basement to rust or get that "brown" film
> >>> from
> > the
> >> fumes.
> >>> Just as important is the effect it can have on the human body.
> >>
> >> HCl is naturally occuring in the 'body'.
> >
> >
> > ...so it's perfectly ok to breathe, drink&  bathe in then?  Neat!
> 
> Ok if it's not real concentrated.
> 
> > Just the thing to clean out that stubborn bit of grease under your
> > fingernails, or add a bit more kick to your evening cocktail.
> 
> The stuff in the hardware shop is "reasonably" concentrated, but i used to
de-
> rust steel with it diluted 3:1. Gloves weren't needed, but a cut would
sting a bit
> (like lemon juice or vinegar).
> 
> The green enviro wussies would use surgical gloves just to pick their
nose;)


So not-very-concentrated diluted-down-lots HCL is perfectly ok.  Got it. 

I'll pour some on my cornflakes now.

Tony