06-09-2023, 06:11 AM
HI all,
I have the following issue I need to resolve.
I moved to the south pacific side of Costa Rica and I live in the jungle and near the ocean, the humidity is what you can expect from a tropical rainforest and the moment of this writing it is 94%. Rust is a major issue, and everything metal that is not treated properly rusts away in months.
I have brought my modular gear and various other synths and equipment with me, and for now this is still packed away in bags and suitcases, not exposed too much to the harsh climate here.
The house I am renting has a small room in which I installed a tiny AC to keep the temperature relatively stable. I build a nice desk and I can not wait to set up my music equipment and start jamming again (it has been 18 months).
Installing the AC was a simple first step to create an environment where my gear will not be ruined within months, but I am not there yet. I am waiting on my Hygrometer Amazon order and verify the humidity in the room. If it does not drop below 70% (which I doubt) I will consider the purchase of a dehumidifier. Though, I am wondering if a dehumidifier can keep up with the humidity here, so I am researching different solutions. Also, electricity is not cheap, and I have to deal with a lot of power outages, so relying solely on an AC and dehumidifier will not be optimal.
So far, in my research, I have learned that the major issue is condensation. Major temperature fluctuations create condensation, and the salt particles accelerate the forming of rust. I am going to throw some desiccant pouches in my Tiptop Mantis case, but also this will not be enough.
I have found a product called “Action Corrosion HVAC-R” which is designed to keep AC units from corroding. It is a product that adds a protective non-conducting (!!!) layer over PCB boards. The product demo movie shows the guy spraying water over a live PCB boards that runs 125v, later he touches a bolt that has 125v on it. Because the protective layer is non-conducting, there is no short-circuit created. He also states that the product does not affect the heat transfer capabilities. It almost sounds too good to be true.
Demo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRDFsdDLMVQ&t=374s
I can imagine myself using this product on my modules. Have every input/output connected so I won’t ruin the parts that need to be conductive, and could look for a product that can help keep the ins/outs free of moisture/damage.
I would like some feedback on the problem I am facing and the proposed solution. Any other comment about the issue, information or experience is more than welcome!
Thanks in advance,
Erik
I have the following issue I need to resolve.
I moved to the south pacific side of Costa Rica and I live in the jungle and near the ocean, the humidity is what you can expect from a tropical rainforest and the moment of this writing it is 94%. Rust is a major issue, and everything metal that is not treated properly rusts away in months.
I have brought my modular gear and various other synths and equipment with me, and for now this is still packed away in bags and suitcases, not exposed too much to the harsh climate here.
The house I am renting has a small room in which I installed a tiny AC to keep the temperature relatively stable. I build a nice desk and I can not wait to set up my music equipment and start jamming again (it has been 18 months).
Installing the AC was a simple first step to create an environment where my gear will not be ruined within months, but I am not there yet. I am waiting on my Hygrometer Amazon order and verify the humidity in the room. If it does not drop below 70% (which I doubt) I will consider the purchase of a dehumidifier. Though, I am wondering if a dehumidifier can keep up with the humidity here, so I am researching different solutions. Also, electricity is not cheap, and I have to deal with a lot of power outages, so relying solely on an AC and dehumidifier will not be optimal.
So far, in my research, I have learned that the major issue is condensation. Major temperature fluctuations create condensation, and the salt particles accelerate the forming of rust. I am going to throw some desiccant pouches in my Tiptop Mantis case, but also this will not be enough.
I have found a product called “Action Corrosion HVAC-R” which is designed to keep AC units from corroding. It is a product that adds a protective non-conducting (!!!) layer over PCB boards. The product demo movie shows the guy spraying water over a live PCB boards that runs 125v, later he touches a bolt that has 125v on it. Because the protective layer is non-conducting, there is no short-circuit created. He also states that the product does not affect the heat transfer capabilities. It almost sounds too good to be true.
Demo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRDFsdDLMVQ&t=374s
I can imagine myself using this product on my modules. Have every input/output connected so I won’t ruin the parts that need to be conductive, and could look for a product that can help keep the ins/outs free of moisture/damage.
I would like some feedback on the problem I am facing and the proposed solution. Any other comment about the issue, information or experience is more than welcome!
Thanks in advance,
Erik
