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Bev,

  I was just wondering if a tape seal is completely ineffective and if there
is any value with such a quick low cost closing scheme.  

 I ordered some bags, desiccants and moisture indicators, I will play around
with them some. 

Thanks,
Bob

-----Original Message-----
From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Bev Christian
Sent: Monday, October 15, 2012 7:51 PM
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Subject: Re: [TN] board baking - thread continuation

Bob,
I don't know how they compare, mainly because you don't say how big of a
surface area and the length of the incomplete seal and also the fact that I
can't do the math anyways.  :(

But unless one is talking about real moisture barrier bags that are totally
sealed, then you are just talking about "short term" protection anyways. ALL
plastics let water diffuse.  Non-porous aluminum doesn't, unless it corrodes
through.

Bev

-----Original Message-----
From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Robert Kondner
Sent: Monday, October 15, 2012 11:35 AM
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Subject: Re: [TN] board baking - thread continuation

Hi,

 According to content on some sites simple taping might be OK and heat seal
not required. 

I wonder how moisture diffusion through an incomplete tape seal and a bend
compares to bag surface diffusion.  

Bob K.

-----Original Message-----
From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Glen Herzog
Sent: Monday, October 15, 2012 12:10 AM
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Subject: Re: [TN] board baking - thread continuation

Joyce Koo recommended a dry box.  I agree that that is recommended,
especially for short term use such as you've used some of the components and
you will use the rest in a few days to a few weeks.  However, if you need
longer term storage I recommend purchasing moisture barrier bags, desiccant
and moisture indicator cards.  They're relatively inexpensive.  You would
need a heat sealer ($200-$300 and simple to use) I would not worry about
vacuuming the bag, it's probably not worth the effort.  The formula for how
much desiccant to use depends on what desiccant is used.  For example you
might take  look at: 
http://texastechnologies.com/moisture-control/desiccant/silica-gel/packaged/
sorb-it-silica-gel-unit-size.htm
for one example.  I have no investment in that company, it's just a
reference to an example.

Good luck


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