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Old 08-24-2007, 02:59 PM
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Considering what Silica is, you can pulverize clear glass and use it for a flux. That way you don't need to be concerned about dirt and impurities.
Don't add metal filings??!!
That would just burn up, oxidize, and add to the problem you're trying to avoid - scale!
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