Thread: DAMPNESS CHASER
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Old August 24th 06, 04:37 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors
Michael A. Terrell Michael A. Terrell is offline
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Default DAMPNESS CHASER

Scott Dorsey wrote:

TOM HOKE wrote:
WANTED: 117 vac dampness chaser. These units are low wattage heaters
mounted under a chassis to keep the dampness out. usually in the form of a
cylinder around 10 inches long 3/8 in diameter. Tom K6XD good on QRZ.


I don't have one. Try a 10W light bulb.

I have occasionally seen folks using power resistors for the application
as well. Try 10 to 100 ohms.



He wasnts to keep it dry, not set it on fire.


10 Ohms would dissiapate 1322.5 watts @ 115 VAC

100 Ohms would dissiapate 132.25 watts @ 115 VAC

1000 Ohms would dissiapate 13.225 watts @ 115 VAC

2500 Ohms would dissiapate 5.29 watts @ 115 VAC


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