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[TowerTalk] remote enclosures for electronics Re: Was "43ft Vertical Fee

To: Richards <jruing@ameritech.net>
Subject: [TowerTalk] remote enclosures for electronics Re: Was "43ft Vertical Feeding Question and Balun Type"
From: jimlux <jimlux@earthlink.net>
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 17:38:37 -0800
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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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