Radio Shack 16 oz. PCB Etchant Solution

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★★★★☆
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★★★★☆
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Pros

  • Consistent performance (5)
  • Easy to use (1)
  • Good length (1)
  • Good value (1)
  • It works (1)
  • Locally available (1)
  • Reliable (1)
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Cons

  • It is slow (1)
  • It's extremly slow (1)
  • Slow (1)
  • Unable to get another (1)

Best Uses

  • Etching copper clad (1)
  • High-end equipment (1)
  • Jewelry making (1)
  • Low-end (1)
 
 
 

Provided by RadioShack

This PCB Etchant Solution is a must have for any Printed Circuit Board projects.

Specification Description
Model 276-1535
Benefits Used to dissolve unprotected copper on PCBs
Body Material Plastic
Capacity UOM mAh
Country Of Origin United States
Description Header The solution to etching.
Display Catalog Number 276-1535
Included in the Box PCB Etchant - extra etching eolution for 276-1576
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 90
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 90
MAP Price 0.0
Model 276-1535
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Product Type Cleaner
Supported Languages English

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Last update: Mar 28, 2009

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[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack 16 oz. PCB Etchant Solution Review

Better Supply Needed

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Performance

    Cons

  • Unable to get another

    Best Uses

  • Jewelry Making
 

"This product does the job for etching my copper and brass items. BUT I am now unable to purchase this - Need to know why and where I can get it??? "

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 24 2008
JBortho
West Chester, PA 19382
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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack 16 oz. PCB Etchant Solution Review

Not bad

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Performance
  • Good Length

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"Works quite well if you warm it up and agitate as the board is being etched. Warm it by placing the container you are etching your board in into a larger glass bowl filled with hot water. If the etchant is cold, it will slow the process way down. The solution needs to be agitated while etching so th …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 6 2008
hackman127
Ohio
 

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack 16 oz. PCB Etchant Solution Review

Slow but Available

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Locally Available

    Cons

  • It's Extremly Slow

    Best Uses

  • Etching Copper Clad
 

"Honestly this stuff is really slow. It takes an hour or more to etch a small board. However where else can you find Ferric Chloride on a store shelf? In a pinch it works fine. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 31 2008
Mike
Cape Cod
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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack 16 oz. PCB Etchant Solution Review

Better than Muriatic Acid for mirrors

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Performance

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"PCB Etchant Solution works extremely well when removing the old aluminum coatings from precision made optical mirrors.



One must not use anything abrasive for fear of damaging the characteristics of the optics.



I've used muriatic acid for years. Sometimes it took days to strip the coatings. The …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 8 2008
Art
Delware River Valley, New Jersey
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack 16 oz. PCB Etchant Solution Review

This is a very good kit for hobbies it

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Performance

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • High-End Equipment
 

"For making pc boards, the kit is very easy to work with and great resules are normaly produced.NOW WHY DID YOU DISCONTIENUE THIS PRODUCT??? YOU STILL DISPLAY IT BUT STORES DON"T SELL IT. [@] REDHEAD. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 28 2009
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