Michael E Fox (N5MEF) wrote:
> I need to know whether or not to have the aluminum panels I'll use for a
> lightening arrestor bulkhead and for a grounding/bonding bulkhead anodized.
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> It would sure make it look better. But since anodizing is a process which
> actually creates an oxide layer, I'm thinking that it will actually serve to
> reduce electrical conductivity when, in fact, I want it to be maximum.
> After all, that's why we use products like Noalox, etc., right?
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> So, just to check my thinking: I believe I should use non-anodized
> aluminum, clear any oxide where I will make connections, use Noalox on those
> connections, and let the rest anodize on it's own. Correct?
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You're right, although you can sand off the anodization where you're
making contacts.
The other alternative is a surface passivation like iridite, which is
conductive.
Or paint.(with scraping/sanding under connectors)
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