Just a few notes about silica gel drying. I'm a chemist, and I used silica= gel (about 10 kg at a time) to dry a 3000 L anaerobic glove box used to gro= w bacteria. What we found was that silica gel
I'm reminded that my good decisions are based on experience. My experience = is based on bad decisions. Hope I didn't steal this wisdom from this group.= Happy holidays to all. -- Original Message --
Thanks Arron-- Is the below a correct summary of the mics/uses? Microphones 2- Sennheiser ME66 [four years] (powered by batteries and FR-2LE phantom) 2- Sennhesier ME62 [three years] (powered by batt
Just a reminder that the "toasting in the frying pan" does not work for the small packets of silica that are found in the box containing your electronic gadgets. They could catch fire! Here's what th
Hi Aaron-- Thanks for the account. The phrase, "...gear that spent 5-7 months a year for four years in Peru" makes me think you have much to add to the conversation. Can you tell us what kinds of mic
It was my Fiance who spent most of the time in the field but I am her tech guy and spent at least some time with her there so I can talk the most of the details. Mics were 2 Sennheiser ME66 [four yea
I have a couple and dry them in the field only as a last resort. But yes, I= put the aluminum cased silica gel packet in a frying pan and saut=E9 it. J= ust make sure you don't melt its container or
Dan, If the moisture has penetrated over years, it may take time to get it out. If the moisture is within the capsule it may have to evaporate out through the diaphragm. If you have a reasonable qua
hio marc, how do u toasted it over a fire with the silica gel ? my gel changes its colour very fast here and i wrapped it with my brother's little sock and keep it inside my beg that contains bino, b
I thought I would pass on this info for those with mini-disc machines. I was fortunate to holiday in the Brazilian Atlantic rain-forest last year = and our guide Andy used Sony mini-discs exclusively