Outdoor waterproofing using potting resin

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by James, Nov 2, 2018.

  1. James

    James Guest

    Anyone experimented with preventing issues on the SDR by sealing them with heat conductive resin?

    https://www.amazon.com/MG-Chemicals-Thermally-Conductive-Encapsulating/dp/B005T8RZFG/
    https://www.amazon.com/MG-Chemicals-832HT-375ML-Temperature-Encapsulating/dp/B005T8PQFC/

    I was thinking it would be possible to basically seal a Pi SDR setup in this as long as SD card didn't die.

    I'm experimenting with CRC SP-400 for installs where there is a little moisture potential.

    https://www.amazon.com/CRC-SP-400-Corrosion-Inhibitor-Aerosol/dp/B07FZ53KFF/
     
  2. MDA

    MDA Administrator Staff Member

    Such kind of spray is mostly used for machines protection during shipment. After installation in new place immediately removed.
    Maybe it can protect electronics too (if does not conduct electricity).
     
  3. James

    James Guest

    Seems to work. Corrosion-X and SP-400 is used a lot in the aircraft industry for coating electronics and surfaces susceptible to corrosion.

    I coated two SDR in SP-400 so far this am, let them dry, and they are working well. I'm going to order some potting epoxy and try to make a feeder unit. :D