Sealing the PCB from the elements
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Sealing the PCB from the elements
What heat shrink should I use to seal up the PCB so I can offer some protection from ESD or water?
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Re: Sealing the PCB from the elements
Heat shrink alone won't make it 'waterproof', but will give you some protection against spashes or drips. Just about any heat-shrink of appropriate diameter will do.
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Re: Sealing the PCB from the elements
Well, humidity and moisture I should have said. Thanks though! I found a source that will sell me small lengths of the right stuff.
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Re: Sealing the PCB from the elements
There is also 'conformal coating' that cones in spray cans for small projects (or cans for bigger ones).
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Re: Sealing the PCB from the elements
I got a few 10 foot strips from buyheatshrink.com. Later on I'l get a roll, and after that I'll take the rolls label and price check.
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