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Re: Humidity and epoxy

Subject: Re: Humidity and epoxy
From: europabuilder@ntlworld.com
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2002 23:40:35

> 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

Just consider the humidity as adding water to your epoxy mix, too much water
won't be good.  (A bit like too much water in your cup of tea or even your
beer!)

Cheers,
Mark.

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