mellowgerman
Senior Member
Howdy, I had an idea this morning and wanted to get some input from you ladies and gents.
PREFACE: I live in the Orlando FL area and our weather here tends to get very humid. Having been raised without air conditioning and in a classic German household that loves "FRISCHLUFT!", I am typically most comfortable when all the windows are wide open. My girlfriend, born and raised in FL, also spent the majority of her time growing up without A/C and being active outside, so she is of the same sentiment. Our apartment has big windows and a great cross breeze, but as a result of allowing the air to come and go as it pleases, we do have some mildew on occasion, which we stay on top of and clean at first sight.
IDEA: The reason I made this thread is out of a bit of concern for my treasured and recently restored Thunderbass amp... over time, I don't want the humidity to oxidize and eat away at the now-squeaky-clean innards of the amp. My idea was to make a cover for the amp and place a few silica gel packets in there to help keep the humidity down inside the amp. Do you think this would work? If so, what should I make the cover out of nylon, vinyl, coconut shells? Any other moisture-battling ideas?
Any input is appreciated!
Sidenote: running the A/C all the time or a dehumidifier are pretty much out of the question as we are pretty big on conserving energy
PREFACE: I live in the Orlando FL area and our weather here tends to get very humid. Having been raised without air conditioning and in a classic German household that loves "FRISCHLUFT!", I am typically most comfortable when all the windows are wide open. My girlfriend, born and raised in FL, also spent the majority of her time growing up without A/C and being active outside, so she is of the same sentiment. Our apartment has big windows and a great cross breeze, but as a result of allowing the air to come and go as it pleases, we do have some mildew on occasion, which we stay on top of and clean at first sight.
IDEA: The reason I made this thread is out of a bit of concern for my treasured and recently restored Thunderbass amp... over time, I don't want the humidity to oxidize and eat away at the now-squeaky-clean innards of the amp. My idea was to make a cover for the amp and place a few silica gel packets in there to help keep the humidity down inside the amp. Do you think this would work? If so, what should I make the cover out of nylon, vinyl, coconut shells? Any other moisture-battling ideas?
Any input is appreciated!
Sidenote: running the A/C all the time or a dehumidifier are pretty much out of the question as we are pretty big on conserving energy