Dew Shield and Dew Heaters - Page 2

Striker (Tony) · #21 03-03-2005, 02:58 PM

I did the same........Bought Heavy duty Velcro from Bunnings.......But dont rely on the adhesive......I added my own glue and it is as strong as.....Its actualy really hard to pull apart...that HD velcro is incredibly strong.......

ving (David) · #22 03-03-2005, 03:07 PM

its only holding a bit of foam... how strong does it have to be?

Striker (Tony) · #23 03-03-2005, 03:18 PM

No the point is......the velcro glue will not bind to the foam very well......meaning that due to the strength of the velcro bind...first time you pull it apart the velcro will come off with it....thus the reason for the adhesive......

ving (David) · #24 03-03-2005, 05:00 PM

oh... just trying to figure out why the super duper velcro as opposed to normal...

Striker (Tony) · #25 03-03-2005, 05:11 PM

Probably no reason at all Ving but it was only $2 more expensive then the pre packaged velcro.....some cheap velcro doesn't hold to well neither does it last long.....

gaa_ian (Ian) · #26 03-03-2005, 05:41 PM

As an alternative ... Sirus Optics in Brisbane have the "Orion" brand of dew sheilds @ aprox $50 for a 10" scope.

[1ponders] (Paul) · #27 04-03-2005, 06:50 PM

OK, for all youse out there that got a good cackle at my innovative attempt at removing dew using the *waste* heat of a laptop, there by value adding what would normally be thrown out, I've succumbed to the pressure (of dew, not you). I searched everywhere on the coast for a 12V hair dryer but there was not a one to be had anywhere. But look what I did find

A 12V ceramic heater fan, specifically for demisting car windshields. So

(I still liked my laptop idea. If only the fan was stronger)

Striker (Tony) · #28 04-03-2005, 07:12 PM

How much paul.......$

[1ponders] (Paul) · #29 04-03-2005, 07:18 PM

tirty foive bucks

Cheaper than a hairdryer too. And doesn't give the wrong impression.

RAJAH235 · #30 04-03-2005, 10:06 PM

Ken & all, have you tried any air conditioning firms? When they ship/transport their galv. ducting, it's usually wrapped in *closed cell* black/grey foam about 5mm thick. It's free as it is normally thrown away. This is what some of our members have used as their D/Ss. A long piece of 1" wide elastic with velcro at ends is used to wrap around the tube, or attach the velcro to the edges of the foam. Just a thought. L.
ps. Paul R, Did you try a camping/caravan type store?

[1ponders] (Paul) · #31 04-03-2005, 11:53 PM

that's where I picked up the demister Rajah. The guy there had heard of the hairdryer but didn't stock them. Beside this will double as a tent warmer when I'm snuggled up out west in winter.