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Puckdropper
- Jan 1, 1970
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I'm a little upset right now, so please consider that when reading. If
you don't care, feel free to go to the next thread.
I was working on etching a circuit board, and wasn't too happy with the
progress of the etching process. Since warm etchant works better than
cold etchant, I picked up the etching container (a little 4 oz container)
and walked towards the garage heater (oil filled radiator type). After
walking the grand total of 6 feet, I move to hold the etchant container
closer to the heater and get shocked!
On reflex, I jerk back from the heater, scattering and spilling the
contents of the etchant container. The etchant gets all over my hands,
the floor, my coat, and the heater. Luckily, I was able to avoid serious
injury and minimize staining, but I can't trust that heater any more. I
think the FeCl just ate through the paint before stopping, but I can't be
sure.
Next time I get an idea like this, I'm either going to be more patient,
or if I want to move the etchant container, I'll put the lid on first.
Either one would have prevented the whole situation, and at the worst I'd
be disappointed by a bad board. They're a lot cheaper than a heater.
Puckdropper
you don't care, feel free to go to the next thread.
I was working on etching a circuit board, and wasn't too happy with the
progress of the etching process. Since warm etchant works better than
cold etchant, I picked up the etching container (a little 4 oz container)
and walked towards the garage heater (oil filled radiator type). After
walking the grand total of 6 feet, I move to hold the etchant container
closer to the heater and get shocked!
On reflex, I jerk back from the heater, scattering and spilling the
contents of the etchant container. The etchant gets all over my hands,
the floor, my coat, and the heater. Luckily, I was able to avoid serious
injury and minimize staining, but I can't trust that heater any more. I
think the FeCl just ate through the paint before stopping, but I can't be
sure.
Next time I get an idea like this, I'm either going to be more patient,
or if I want to move the etchant container, I'll put the lid on first.
Either one would have prevented the whole situation, and at the worst I'd
be disappointed by a bad board. They're a lot cheaper than a heater.
Puckdropper