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Re: Topband: Waterproofing a tupperware - drainage & advice

To: "Gary@ka1j.com" <Gary@ka1j.com>, "topband@contesting.com" <topband@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: Topband: Waterproofing a tupperware - drainage & advice
From: HAROLD SMITH JR <w0rihps@sbcglobal.net>
Reply-to: HAROLD SMITH JR <w0rihps@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2016 17:02:06 +0000 (UTC)
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Gary, I would provide a drainage hole at the lowest point of the box. A one 
inch diameter hole covered with very fine screen wire. I would glue it in with 
silicon-rubber glue. If the box is sealed completely, you will have a buildup 
of condensation, been there and had it. I had a prop-pitch motor that was 
completely sealed. I always had water in it. It was condensation, I provided a 
drain hole at the lowest point and all was well. 73 es GL...Price W0RI

      From: Gary Smith <Gary@ka1j.com>
   
Rather than invent a poorly designed 
wheel, maybe someone here has already 
successfully worked out a better solution 

I don't want to make access holes for 
insects but I need to keep it dry inside.
Once the holes are sealed there isn't much 
access for water getting in. Murphy being 
a McGuiver, should I drill a couple small 
holes in the bottom for drainage or should 
I leave it as is and not provide for 
drainage?

73,

Gary
KA1J

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