Thanks for all the great replies. Yes, I am sure it is moisture that makes
them sticky. I am going to try the light bulb technique to start. Of
course, now it has been very mild weather with temps getting up to the 60's
F so not a real test.
- Pat
N9RV
On Sat, Mar 8, 2025 at 1:32 PM Patrick Barkey <n9rvee@gmail.com> wrote:
> I have a lot of relays in this station, and many are outdoors (in
> enclosures). Over the last few years it has become apparent that the
> occasional super cold nights are making some of them flakey. They stick --
> if I go out with a hairdryer I can free them up.
>
> These are enclosed relays.
>
> I am wondering if anyone has ever tried using heat tape for this kind of
> application? I could just flip it on when I needed it. Most heat tape I
> see is for water pipes and is 6 feet long or so. I could try to use this,
> but what I really need is something smaller and possibly flatter.
>
> Any ideas? Thanks.
>
> - Pat
> N9RV
>
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