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- 11-28-2007, 05:43 PM #1Contributing Member
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grounding probe question
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- 11-28-2007, 08:01 PM #2Keeper of Willis
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Re: grounding probe question
Not real sure, but they sure would be easy to clean off!!
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Re: grounding probe question
Yeah having been in the military I'm familiar with Preventative maintenance but is it possible for coralline to seal off a ground?
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Re: grounding probe question
That is a good question Samper. I am not real sure if it would or not but I would definitely clean it off routinely.
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Re: grounding probe question
Roger that.
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Re: grounding probe question
Yes it will add resistance to the probe thus lessen the conductivity, sorta like an insulator, soak it in pure vinegar long enough to make it throughly clean.
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Learn something new every day. Thanks guys.
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Re: grounding probe question
That makes 2 of us, Thanx Scooter!!
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