The heat from the bulb would also naturally dry it out if there is a
place for the vapors to go.
Dustin
On Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 3:15 PM, Bernd D. Ratsch <bernd@dodgetrucks.org> wrote:
>
> The reason for the vent is to help dry the moisture inside. If the seal is
> bad...and too much moisture gets into the lamp assembly, the vent won't work
> (duh). :)
>
> There will always be some sort of leak as the headlamps don't seal properly
> anyway.
>
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Brian Cropp [mailto:hskr@cox.net]
>
>
> Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 4:44 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: RE: DML: Wet Lights
>
>
> So do you know what type of vehicle his wife drives?
> I had a set of aftermarket headlights that had vent holes in them and they
> still got condensation and water inside because the seal around the lens was
> bad.
> Re-sealed the lense and no more condensation.
>
> And the vent you told him to do doesn't fix the original reason of why there
> was condensation inside the headlight. The fix is to dry it out and re-seal
> it. Your "vent" just gives a path of escape for the water vapors that
> shouldn't be in it in the first place.
>
> --- "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@dodgetrucks.org> wrote:
>
> >
> > The vent does fix the problem. Over time, most all lights leak at the
> > seal (can't avoid that) - so put a vent in it and prevent any
> > condensation build-up from prematurely deteriorating the seal. I
> > offered a fix to the problem.
> >
> > - Bernd
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Brian Cropp [mailto:hskr@cox.net]
> > Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 10:14 PM
> > To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> > Subject: RE: DML: Wet Lights
> >
> >
> > Yeah, fix the bad seal and fix the problem instead of putting another
> > hole in the headlight. You have to remove them to do either one.
> > That's what i was suggesting. You offered a bandaid to a problem, but
> > it doesn't "fix" the problem.
> >
> > --- "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@dodgetrucks.org> wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > Funny....fixes the ones we've done here. The condensation comes in
> > > from a poor seal around the lens area. Without proper
> > > ventilation...they build up condensation in the lamp housing. The
> > > updated
> > lamp
> > > housings come with a
> > > hole and vent tube already built in to fix this issue.
> > >
> > > - Bernd
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Brian Cropp [mailto:hskr@cox.net]
> > > Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 9:50 AM
> > > To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> > > Subject: Re: DML: Wet Lights
> > >
> > >
> > > I wouldn't drill a hole in my headlights
> > personally.
> > >
> > > There is obviously condensation getting in from somewhere and
> > > putting another hole in them isn't going to help fix the problem.
> > > Take th headlights off, remove the bulbs, and leave them
> > set
> > > inside overnight, or
> > > you can use the hair dryer as Bernd suggested.
> > > Once they are dry inside, run a bead of clear RTV sealant around the
> > > seam where the lens is attached to the reflector. Then check the
> > > seals on the bubs themselves to make sure they aren't cracked
> > or
> > > damaged, replace as
> > > necessary. Then put them back on the car.
> > >
> > > --- David Henry <DML@HenryWeb.net> wrote:
> > >
> > > >
> > > > The hazy light thing got me thinkin... Need to
> > > clean up the lenses in
> > > > the Dak once it warms up.
> > > >
> > > > Is there an easy cure for getting rid of water
> > > [condensation] in the
> > > > plastic lens housing? Dak is fine, but the
> > > wifemobile seems to have
> > > > frozen water on the inside...
> > > >
> > > > -- David 94 CC Sport 4x4, 318, 5spd, Lifted with
> > > 33"
> > > > BFG MT's
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
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