bigubuddy
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Please don't hammer me as this is my first post. Being new to refining (2 years) I have been shy to post this. My first year processing PCB fingers I had 7 gallons of saturated AP solution. I have been dropping copper from my AP using Aluminum scraps. The AP turns almost clear (still faint blue) and I filter it, evaporate 50% of the water and store it in bleach containers. I am curious to find out wether or not anyone else has been using this method of restoring their AP for reuse. I have been having good luck stripping PCB fingers with this same solution, adding just a small amount of hydrochloric 20% and 3% peroxide to rejuvenate the solution. It takes an extra 24 hours of soaking but it does not cost as much as a new batch. This year I have only created 1/2 gallon of extra AP. I have not been able to find any other posts on this subject except for Steve's electrolytic copper recovery / AP rejuvenation process in the handbook. Any thoughts ?
I have been storing the reddish brown sludge for further refining later. I like Harold's idea of a savings plan.
I have been storing the reddish brown sludge for further refining later. I like Harold's idea of a savings plan.