Re: Topband: Waterproofing a tupperware - drainage & advice

2016-09-27 Thread Michael Walker
articular > problem locally. > > 73/jeff/ac0c > www.ac0c.com > alpha-charlie-zero-charlie > > -Original Message- From: Michael Walker > Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2016 12:34 PM > To: g...@ka1j.com > Cc: topband > Subject: Re: Topband: Waterproofing a

Re: Topband: Waterproofing a tupperware - drainage & advice

2016-09-27 Thread Gary Smith
Folks, Hopefully I replied to everyone who sent me such great ideas about waterproofing the Tupperware box. Many expressed concerns about UV damage to the plastic over time and many suggested drain holes that were covered in different ways to protect from insects getting in. I've got an

Re: Topband: Waterproofing a tupperware - drainage & advice

2016-09-25 Thread Gene Smar
, September 25, 2016 12:31 PM To: topband@contesting.com Subject: Topband: Waterproofing a tupperware - drainage & advice Rather than invent a poorly designed wheel, maybe someone here has already successfully worked out a better solution to waterproofing. I am using a Sterilite 25"

Re: Topband: Waterproofing a tupperware - drainage & advice

2016-09-25 Thread HAROLD SMITH JR
Gary, I would provide a drainage hole at the lowest point of the box. A one inch diameter hole covered with very fine screen wire. I would glue it in with silicon-rubber glue. If the box is sealed completely, you will have a buildup of condensation, been there and had it. I had a prop-pitch

Topband: Waterproofing a tupperware - drainage & advice

2016-09-25 Thread Gary Smith
Rather than invent a poorly designed wheel, maybe someone here has already successfully worked out a better solution to waterproofing. I am using a Sterilite 25" x 18" x 8" container with secure snap on fasteners on each side of the lid to house the outdoor electronics for the 8 circle