> > >The plain wire is gone..but there are no 'brown' spots on the wound wire..I >find this somewhat puzzling..if rust were to be that prevelant on the plain >wire, shouldn't I see rust on the wound wire as well?..and wouldn't it show >up as 'brown' spots on the wound wire? > Unless you're talking about the core wire (steel) I wouldn't hold my breath for the copper windings to turn brown at the same rate that the steel will rust. The copper will tarnish at a different rate, probably turning a dull brown, or maybe even greenish azure if enough odd chemicals waft over from the chorine-laden pool waters. Good luck, Patrick
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