Plastic bags to protect modules from damp.

Re: Plastic bags to protect modules from damp.

The ideal solution in providing additional waterproof protection (i.e drip protection) to modules is as follows: –

1) Buy a 3 metre sheet of clear polyester from a local garden centre. (The sort that is used to double glaze greenhouses or cold frames):wink:

2) And a roll of double sided sticky tape (from your local carpet fitting showroom)

3) Cut enough polyester to shield the module, but not enclose it, thereby allowing sufficient ventilation.

4) Cut a length of sticky tape to secure the polyester sheet to an adjacent cabinet or panelled fixing point.

That’s the modern solution I would advise.

I recall many years back before modules were the controlling factor. In the days when men were men and machines were controlled by mechanical switch cam boxes. There was a synthetic waterproofing spray we used to cover motor connector blocks. Can’t recall the name of it right now? But used to buy it in 5 litre drums? The same stuff that was used to waterproof the HT leads and distributor on the good old Morris Minor 1000 van!

Its was good stuff, never messed up the electrics and you could chuck a bucket of water on a spin motor and it would be like water off a ducks back…oh yes….those were the days alright!!! 😀

Re: Plastic bags to protect modules from damp.

Or this one which is a bit more expensive but can be soldered through:

http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/level5/modul … 265698.xml