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Larry W4CSC
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Bruce in Alaska wrote in news:bruceg-
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also be advised that Copper wire in the presents of Battery Acid fumes
corrodes extremely quickly into copper sulfate, (Blue Powder) and that
doesn't conduct electricity very well at all. The tin plating provides
a good protection from this type of corrosion, the same as it does for
Salt Water vapors.
Bruce in alaska also a retired chemist, from way, way back......
There you go, Bruce....ruining good towing jobs when the cheapskates'
wiring rots through putting them in the dark.....(c;
Keep an eye out behind you! One of those tow guys may take a pot shot!!
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