On Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:19:59 -0700, Dr.Heywood wrote:
On Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:35:18 GMT, Rich Grise wrote:
On Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:30:45 -0700, spamtrap1888 wrote:

Silver does not oxidize so much as it tarnishes, by picking up sulfur
from the air.

I once watched a guy build a 1KW linear out of surplus parts. He had this
beautiful silver-plated tank coil, and this idiot SAMDPAPERED the tarnish
off!

Can you say "skin effect", boys and girls? ;-)

It could have been solid Silver.

Also, Silver plated wire DOES have favorable skin effect, sanded or
not. Tarnished Silver wire would not be as favorable.

Can you say get a grip on what skin effect is?

Ever heard of "surface area"?

The coil will do the job it is designed for in either case.

At 100% of its original efficiancy?

Thanks,
Rich