"Si Ballenger" wrote in message
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| On Tue, 21 Dec 2004 18:01:20 +0000, Guy Macon
| wrote:
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| Richard H. wrote:
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| Another option: Aluminum tape. Used for furnace ductwork; purchased at
| the hardware store in a roll like duct tape. It's thin metal foil with
| strong adhesive on the back. A great fix for membrane keys that've lost
| their conductivity.
|
| Aluminum is a poor choice. When exposed to air it forms a
| non-conductive layer of aluminum oxide. Tin or Gold-plated
| or even Copper foil would work far better.
|
| Sounds good. So where can these adhesive backed foils be easily
| purchased at a reasonable price?

Copper foil is used for crafts but may be too thick.

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