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Title: How Do I Water-proof LEDs?
Post by: bustinthejustin on May 22, 2009, 05:48:32 PM

Hey guys I got an unusual request the other day... Some kid wanted LEDs on their toboggan. The wiring and everything's not hard, the hard part will be waterproofing the LEDs and batteries. The LEDs, I can probably use some clear caulking to seal, but for the battery pack, I want the batteries to be changable. I also want to add a switch. Any idea how I'll waterproof the switch and battery pack?


Thanks!

Title: Re: How Do I Water-proof LEDs?
Post by: P3nnyw1se on May 22, 2009, 06:05:01 PM

hot glue....=D

Title: Re: How Do I Water-proof LEDs?
Post by: kink192 on May 22, 2009, 06:07:14 PM

u could use a rubber seal on a project case, that might seal it. this is kinda drastic but if u could get an o-ring for the toilet sealer u might be able to use that but its a pain in the ass. its possible but not something u should attempt without background in it

Title: Re: How Do I Water-proof LEDs?
Post by: bustinthejustin on May 22, 2009, 07:08:13 PM

Yeah hot glue, I was thinking about it, but I decided caulking will be stronger. As for what Kink says, I hae no idea how to do any of that, so I'm just not gonna even bother. I really only need this to be able to keep out snow, and maybe a bit of water as the snow melts, and really, not much snow should even hit the battery pack. But, someone suggested using like a metal candy tin of some sort to contain the Battery compartment. It won't be perfect, but do you guys think it'll work?

Title: Re: How Do I Water-proof LEDs?
Post by: treemty on May 23, 2009, 10:22:11 AM

I can help you bustin, I have a ton of practice water-proofing electronics...built an underwater sub with 3 motors, just unblock me on msn (lol)(AveryChiasson@gmail.com)

Title: Re: How Do I Water-proof LEDs?
Post by: bustinthejustin on May 23, 2009, 02:04:37 PM

LOL fine... XD