jimlux wrote:
> 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.
>>>
>>>
You only need about 20 watts and one of the self limiting heat tapes
like we use in the eves up her in the frozen North should work well in
an insulated box.
Roger (K8RI)
>> ===============================================
>>
>>
>
> 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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