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Moisture evaporator

Posted: November 30th, 2010, 2:56 pm
by TGD
Good day mates, I just ordered my moisture evaporator and as I wait for it to arrive, I have a few ws that need to be repaired, I expect them to have possible moisture in them, due to rain...
My question: is there another way to eliminate the moisture from the break without the evaporator?
Dry vacume cycle, defrost, heat, etc...???

Re: Moisture evaporator

Posted: November 30th, 2010, 4:43 pm
by DryStar
Heat pen with hot air tip.... $70-$80 investment for a decent one. Works well on non windy days.

Re: Moisture evaporator

Posted: November 30th, 2010, 10:57 pm
by puka pau
Compressed air works well - better in some applications than others. You need an oilless compressor, an in-line air dryer and a nozzle with a really small tip. Don't use shop air. Shop compressors are oil-type and can potentially introduce contamination into the damage.
Compressed air works well to evacuate moisture from bullseyes, does not work well at all on star-type damage and is in my experience the absolute best methodology for removing moisture from long cracks.

Cheers;

Puka Pau

Re: Moisture evaporator

Posted: December 7th, 2010, 8:52 pm
by johnnyone
Some times I have used my bic lighter for applying heat or use the car cigarette lighter....