How do I get rid of mildew in featherweight case?
#52
My apologies to the board for mis-quoting Dave McCallum, I own the DVD's & book. It's been a few years since I repaired my case, but I truly wouldn't have believed he would have used 200 watts. I stand corrected; and hope my brain's not fading too fast.
It's the other life experience with electricity that probably influenced my conclusion. I would be wary of leaving any cord within that proximity to 200 watts for 8 hours in a closed up space; and certainly not unattended; but I assume many have successfully done so. I wouldn't use a plastic lampholder base, ever. My husband's the in high voltage electrical field, I was in the industrial engineering field myself.
It's the other life experience with electricity that probably influenced my conclusion. I would be wary of leaving any cord within that proximity to 200 watts for 8 hours in a closed up space; and certainly not unattended; but I assume many have successfully done so. I wouldn't use a plastic lampholder base, ever. My husband's the in high voltage electrical field, I was in the industrial engineering field myself.
#54
Originally Posted by cabinfever
My apologies to the board for mis-quoting Dave McCallum, I own the DVD's & book. It's been a few years since I repaired my case, but I truly wouldn't have believed he would have used 200 watts. I stand corrected; and hope my brain's not fading too fast.
It's the other life experience with electricity that probably influenced my conclusion. I would be wary of leaving any cord within that proximity to 200 watts for 8 hours in a closed up space; and certainly not unattended; but I assume many have successfully done so. I wouldn't use a plastic lampholder base, ever. My husband's the in high voltage electrical field, I was in the industrial engineering field myself.
It's the other life experience with electricity that probably influenced my conclusion. I would be wary of leaving any cord within that proximity to 200 watts for 8 hours in a closed up space; and certainly not unattended; but I assume many have successfully done so. I wouldn't use a plastic lampholder base, ever. My husband's the in high voltage electrical field, I was in the industrial engineering field myself.
I may have found a commercial product that did the trick but I'll wait a bit before reporting back. I only used it this morning.
#55
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Albuquerque NM
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wash with Hydrogen peroxide full straight, emts use it to kill germs after a run. mildew is behind the fabric also. wear gloves and mask. then bust up your charcoal for more coverage and close it inside before reapplying the fabric.
you need to get down to the source.
the peroxide kills mold when it is exposed to it.
the charcoal will take the smell away.
you need to get down to the source.
the peroxide kills mold when it is exposed to it.
the charcoal will take the smell away.
#58
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Location: Delmarva Peninsula
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Fabrez makes a closet freshner, I wipe out the box with a lysol sprayed cloth, and then put it in the sun for a couple of days. Some boxes retain the "motor oil" aroma from the machine. Also, when you are storing your ladies, keep the box propped open a bit to keep air circulating.
#59
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Join Date: Nov 2011
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Wondering how you did get rid of the spores and the odor. I do NOT want to add another fragrance to the smell by trying to mask it with the soaps, etc. (allergies) I had luck removing cigarette smells from books by placing in a paper bag and adding cat litter (not the ones with the fragrances) and letting set for a few days.
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