removing moisture behind glass on gauge

lekander883 · May 21, 2009

After washing the tractor there was moisture trapped behind the glass on the temp gauge. Now the needle will stick from the small water bubbles. I tried a blow dryer. Didn't seem to work. Any old farm stricks for removing moisture?

Janicholson · May 21, 2009

A 100W heat lamp at a foot or so for 3 or four hours will do it. Make sure the gauge and dash do not get excessively hot. Use a tiny bead of urethane sealant around the glass when done. JimN

GeneMO · May 21, 2009

I know it's a little off topic, but I lost my cell phone. Found it after being out in the rain for a month. I dried it off. Took the battery and SIM card out, then put it all in a jar of rice overnight. Next day wiped it all down again, put the charge on it and it worked fine. Had some moisture in the screen areas. I put it on the dash of my truck, left it in the sun all day and now the phone is perfect. Of course I had already changed the service to my new phone, but all my address book, alarm clocks, etc are still there.

I do not think this will work for all phones. This was a Motorola, one of the more indestructible types. Maybe leave the tractor out with the gauges facing the sun? Just my two cents worth.

Gene

Allan in NE · May 22, 2009

Yep,

Park 'er in the sun for a couple of days. That darned condensation will totally disappear.

Allan

Bob · May 22, 2009

Sometimes the SIMPLEST solutions are the BEST, right Allan!

Allan in NE · May 22, 2009

Ya,

Sometimes these fellers make me feel old. Groan! :>(

Years ago, before folks started parking tractors inside a shed, that was a VERY common occuance after every rain.

Just leave 'em be, work 'em and before ya know it that hard-to-read gauge is just fine. :>)

Allan

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