Re: [Repeater-Builder] Water Tower Humidity

2005-06-21 Thread Neil McKie
Was your installation using the refridge in Honolulu? Neil Mike DeWaele wrote: Years ago we had a repeater that was housed in an old refrigerator. As you know they are well insulated. Had a light bulb hooked to t-stat for keeping it warm in the winter. In the summer there were fans

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Water Tower Humidity

2005-06-21 Thread Mike DeWaele
] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 3:22 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Water Tower Humidity Was your installation using the refridge in Honolulu? Neil Mike DeWaele wrote: Years ago we had a repeater that was housed in an old refrigerator. As you

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Water Tower Humidity

2005-06-20 Thread Joe
The only problem with a dehumidifier is that they add heat to the area that they are dehumidifying. An air conditioner might be a better choice, as it would remove humidity and cool the air at the same time. An A/C can also cause problems with sweating. I have always favored fans with lots

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Water Tower Humidity

2005-06-20 Thread Bruce Nanney
too cool. Hope this helps. Bruce. KD4BOH. - Original Message - From: Mark A. Holman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2005 8:03 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Water Tower Humidity I was thinking on the order which is solar powered charger

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Water Tower Humidity

2005-06-19 Thread Joe
I am involved in planning a similar installation. The other problem is that the base gets extremely hot in the summertime. I was thinking of connecting a clothes dryer vent hose to one of the unused entry ports that the coax usually gets routed through the wall. (The flexible solid aluminum

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Water Tower Humidity

2005-06-19 Thread Mike DeWaele
Years ago we had a repeater that was housed in an old refrigerator. As you know they are well insulated. Had a light bulb hooked to t-stat for keeping it warm in the winter. In the summer there were fans to move air up and out the back to keep it cool. That was on a t-stat also. Maybe an idea for

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Water Tower Humidity

2005-06-19 Thread Thomas Oliver
@yahoogroups.com Date: 6/19/2005 9:24:21 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Water Tower Humidity Years ago we had a repeater that was housed in an old refrigerator. As you know they are well insulated. Had a light bulb hooked to t-stat for keeping it warm in the winter. In the summer there were fans

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Water Tower Humidity

2005-06-19 Thread Mark A. Holman
: Sunday, June 19, 2005 9:20 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Water Tower Humidity Years ago we had a repeater that was housed in an old refrigerator. As you know they are well insulated. Had a light bulb hooked to t-stat for keeping it warm in the winter. In the summer there were fans to move

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Water Tower Humidity

2005-06-19 Thread Mark A. Holman
A. Holman AB8RU ARRL Life Member [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Joe [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2005 7:18 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Water Tower Humidity I am involved in planning a similar installation. The other

[Repeater-Builder] Water Tower Humidity

2005-06-17 Thread Chris
Hi all! I have the opportunity to place a UHF repeater into the base of a water tower which is quite high. Comes with all the bells and whistles and would be an excellent site. However, it is quite humid inside and I'm afraid the repeater will get condensation buildup. Tower sweats. Its at

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Water Tower Humidity

2005-06-17 Thread Maire-Radios
get yourself a used traffic controller cabinet, low cost and mount it on the outside. it is an outdoor locking box. - Original Message - From: Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, June 17, 2005 10:40 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Water Tower