Experimenting with NeverWet + Electronics

[@adafruit]

We treated a bunch of electronics with the new NeverWet hydrophobic coating, then put them to the test! Experimenting with NeverWet + Electronics

[@JasonStewartScreamingCities]

+1 if only for the "or else it gets the hose again" quote. :P

[@nrdufour]

Great video as usual :)! I wonder if NeverMet can resist to laundry soap as well ...

[@theannebarela]

It is always abundantly obvious that Phil loves the work he does. How Becky continues to convince him to be the tester is still unknown.

[@luzmerycarvajal]

genial¡

[@julianeclausen7507]

But I want to try this at home.

[@alejandroalbino8229]

That's flipping fantastic! Thank you guys for being brave, risking chip and circuit, to demo waterproofed electronics.

[@tooy66]

Instructions unclear; my eyes are now waterproof.

[@CampKohler]

Just spraying on stuff won't do away with voids such as the inside of connectors where water can collect and corrode things. Instead enclose in auto sealant putty ("dum-dum"), such as 3M Strip Caulk or other brands that won't get quite as sticky when warm, leaving nothing but cables sticking out. Access would be by simply peeling off the sealant for repairs, changes or battery replacement. Place it in sandwich bags inside and out to avoid the stickiness if necessary.

[@JosiahRitchie]

Any idea on how this impacts overheating?

[@PacifisticRage]

Starter on my vehicle went out, I think its due to a small oil leak that's getting into the solenoid....picked up NeverWet, applied it to the entire starter, and my vehicle cranked right on up. Not a fix for the leak, but maybe it'll save the starter until I can get the leak fixed. NeverWet did cause water to roll right off, and the starter wasn't wet afterwords.

[@Re_Kitty]

I waterproofed a laptop motherboard once by covering it in a thick layer of paint. it worked really well.

[@ApicalisHD]

+Re I can recommend that

[@dronexfun8469]

I am looking for a way to water proof the flight control board in toy grade quadcopters. I don't want to take them apart I just want to spray on the board from the bottom of the quad. The board is pretty protected by the quadcopter body but water finds it's way in when flying in the rain. I was thinking corrosion x or an equivalent, I am ignorant on the subject.

[@EpicTwistedOne]

I think this would be great to put on the internals of your computer if it's liquid cooled in case of leaks.

[@rudylikestowatch]

Wouldn't the Pi stop immediately in water without protection. Therefore, the improvement is from zero to 100%. Failure might occur over time or in deep water.

[@JimmySSuccess]

I prefer the ceramic coatings by Ceracoat Unlimited doesn degrade in the sun like NeverWet and its onstep and its clear

[@BillColeman]

Is Ceracoat available at retail?

[@TheSlyProductions]

CANT WAIT TO TRY THIS AT HOME!

[@yeahitworks]

ok, no problem, i'll try it at the park, or at work.

[@Mueleski]

Cool stuff, I think I'm going to try it at home!!!

[@john_t_england]

lol, only Becky Stern could sneak a creepy Silence of the Lambs quote into a fun demo video! +1

[@Atrazeal]

Awesome! Now I can make toast in the bath! :D

[@TVanNguy3n]

so does it work with electronics?

[@23justing]

So don't try it at home but it's ok if we do it making a video about it?

[@v1ncen715]

liquid tape?

[@partmaker55]

your beer is getting watered down

[@v0ort]

Its about demonstrating the spray product in a fun way, and not about the-best-way-to-protect-electronics-method...

[@doubledogdare610]

I'm going to do this with my laptop on the main board so I can have some resistance on it.

[@nedarb760]

Best movie reference EVER!

[@DanFrederiksen]

I would think a polyurethane lacquer would be better for electronics.

[@JasonNguyenProductions]

How 2 Watercool

[@keystoneclimber]

It places the pixels in the bucket, or else it gets the hose again!

[@RodgerE2472]

To anyone who wants to try Never Wet. I warn you it leaves an almost sandy like film.

[@tsnorquist]

I sprayed this on my pet fish. It gave him +20 to dexterity.

[@sidewaysdatsun8719]

Gonna use this in my rc's :D

[@miraclesailor]

Thanks for the entertainment.

[@bradisdrab7557]

"follow the manufacturers instructions," except the one about not recommending it for electronics >.>

[@briscollama2521]

Whoa whoa whoa...Let's not be Hydrophobic okay. :P

[@BromeoMcBrostein]

will it become extremely difficult for me to swim if i sprayed this all over my body?

[@samrustan]

Looks like mega-dork fun. ;)

[@Slugsie1]

Did you actually try dunking a Raspberry Pi etc in a tub of water first to see how long it works for? If not then you have no idea what sort of improvement, if any, this NeverWet gets you.

[@howiedune3099]

It works for a while then it breaks down. Not permanent nor long lasting. It will ruin shoes, and other things. I've tried this product and luckily I tried them on things I didn't care much for.

[@xoxo2008oxox]

It's nanotech and you HAVE to read the instructions BEFORE use. It's also two part, and you better wear lung, eye and skin protection.

[@thrillscience]

It's like a wet T-Shirt contest!

[@nopulsar]

i see a new age in overclocking...

[@CampKohler]

Typo: He took one for the stream.

[@SELG88]

cant afford any of these new devices, blackbery pi or flora and you guys dont care, give it to me :(

[@ClawSpike]

DO not try this at home! Does everyone understand me. Do not try this at home! I can't wait to get home to try this. Cool.

[@morgulbrut]

Don't try this at home. Make a tutorial out of it. ;)

[@SakariNy]

Or if you do, do it at your friend's house.

[@user-oc1jn3hj6y]

Well this is wonderful! I am hydrophobic and haven't taken a bath or shower of any kind in 5 months and 2 weeks, so it will be wonderful to have a Pi3 that's just like me! Yay Hyrdophobia!

[@SELG88]

ok , sorry, PLEASE

[@dangersdnb]

electrolube apl is much better than this stuff

[@rudylikestowatch]

Wouldn't the Pi stop immediately in water without protection. Therefore, the improvement is from zero to 100%. Failure might occur over time or in deep water.