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Carlos E.R. wrote:
> Don wrote:
>> Electrolysis can cause the DC sensor to degrade over time.
>
> Use graphite. Two pencil leads.

You can probably adapt this technique to the task:

    Make your own non-inductive graphite resistors
    <http://www.troelsgravesen.dk/graphite.htm>

Is electrolysis mitigation the sole benefit of using AC instead of DC?
Is there any other reason to prefer AC?

Danke,

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