Re: [APML] Regenerating desiccant rings in ST-4/ST-5

["Renzo Del Rosso" <scrivimi@renzodelrosso.com>]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan Voetsch" <alanv12952@yahoo.com>
To: "APML" <astro-photo@seds.org>
Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2004 10:36 PM
Subject: [APML] Regenerating desiccant rings in ST-4/ST-5


> I forgot to mention this in my earlier post, sorry. I'm sure some will
> find it useful.
> 
> To bake desiccant rings found in ST-4s or ST-5s, bake in a 400 degree
> oven for 4 hours. You can find that information (and much more) on the
> SBIG website: http://www.sbig.com
> 
> For full instructions, from their home page click on 'Application
> notes'. In application notes, scroll down to section VI, and in that
> section you'll find complete directions for removing and baking the
> ring.
Thanks Alan.
I think it's possible to dry desiccant ring in the box for hypering the film.
If you put in that one the ring and warm it in the forming gas you can dry it as well as baking.
I had some trouble with it but Sbig send me another desiccant ring yesterday.
Renzo

www.renzodelrosso.com

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