Service Manual iFLEX2 with iSCOUT expert compact (Grove RT-TM)
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17.2 CONDENSATION
In a climate with high humidity and rapidly changing temperatures, condensation can happen inside
any enclosure, usually the larger the volume of the box, the more likely. In this case, water drops
build up on the inner components when humid air is trapped inside the box. With condensation, water
tightness is not a problem – the box is sealed just fine, which is what prevents the trapped air from
exiting the box. There are two ways to deal with condensation:
If the volume is very small, a desiccant bag might be able to soak up the air’s humidity.
If the effect is more severe, the only way to get rid of this effect is then to give the box the ability to breath
without sacrificing its water tightness. Contact your PAT representative for breathing elements to than can be
added to the box and will help to reduce the effects of humid climates.
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