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Mixed metal slip rings (brass and copper) a problem?

I am building a slip ring and intend to use brass rings on one side and copper for the other; is there any chance of corrosion or electrical malfunction. I intend to use 12 and 24 volts DC.

Thanks

Hubert Boissiere
Product design - Savannah, GA, USA
December 17, 2009

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