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G6Tanuki · 2nd Aug 2019, 9:04 pm

Got any more details? Is the 'cabinet' in any way water/airtight? Is it installed in a damp location??

What are the electronics? New, or old? There have been mould-inhibiting coatings available dating back to the days of WWII "Tropicalised" gear.

Damp has to come from somewhere, and needs a way-in.

[In times-past I designed gear that had to survive 90 days of total immersion. No issues with damp or mould, probably due to the multiple Neoprene gaskets and the dry-Nitrogen pressurisation]

2nd Aug 2019, 9:04 pm	#4
G6Tanuki Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wiltshire, UK. Posts: 14,007	Re: Getting rid of damp? Got any more details? Is the 'cabinet' in any way water/airtight? Is it installed in a damp location?? What are the electronics? New, or old? There have been mould-inhibiting coatings available dating back to the days of WWII "Tropicalised" gear. Damp has to come from somewhere, and needs a way-in. [In times-past I designed gear that had to survive 90 days of total immersion. No issues with damp or mould, probably due to the multiple Neoprene gaskets and the dry-Nitrogen pressurisation]