On Tue, 16 Aug 2005, David Van Horn wrote: If it is soluble contamination, wash de board in distilled water, then put it overnight in a beaker of distilled water. In the morning you can measure conductivity and maybe even detect what the contaminant is (f.ex. indicator reaction). Use as little water as possible and wash the beaker with the water first. Peter -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist