Richards wrote:
> Hmnmmm... I think it would pop of it got wet or if condensation
> or water dripped on it. I discovered that as a kid... dropping water
> on a hot bulb to hear it sizzle... you know... a 5th grader stunt... and
> the bulb exploded.... it is a wonder I did not put my eye out.
>
> Or...
>
> Maybe I could fill the bucket with that silica gel desiccant stuff you
> get in the box with the rig to keep moisture down... lots of it...
> ;-)
>
> Any other ideas? This is getting interesting.
>
>
> ================== Richards - K8JHR =============
>
> Gary K9GS wrote:
>> I would look into putting a 100W light bulb inside the enclosure to help
>> drive out moisture.
>>
> ===============================================
>
Get a heater element designed for such things, rather than a lightbulb.
They're waterproof, readily available, cheap, and come with built in
thermostatic controls. McMaster-Carr or Grainger or similar places have
them.
Places with cold weather also sell "under hood heaters" for cars.. same
general idea.
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