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Re: Humidity and epoxy

Subject: Re: Humidity and epoxy
From: John & Amy Eckel <eckel1@comcast.net>
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2002 13:57:05
Alex,

As stated in my manual the humidity should be below 70% maximum
and below 60% for best results.  That is, the lower the better.  My
understanding
is that it affects the strength.

John, A230
----- Original Message -----
From: "Alexander P. de C. Kaarsberg" <kaarsber@terra.com.br>
Subject:  Humidity and epoxy


> Dear Oracle On The Net,
> It is stated in the build manual that a temperature of 20-25 deg. C and
> a relative humidity of up to 60% is required.
> Now I am curious as to the humidity part; does it have an effect on the
> strength, the cure time, the adhesion? If the humidity is borderline,
> should one take steps to reduce it?
> Alex, XS kit #529
>



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