Geckos and Electronics

Mr.T wrote:
"Jeßus" <nonewhatsoever@all.org> wrote in message
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What it takes is proof that they actually work. Looking forward to
seeing
yours.
Then you'll be disappointed.

Yeah, fortunately I wasn't serious.
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Good :)

MrT.
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Do you pity da fool (atec)?
 
"Jeßus" <nonewhatsoever@all.org> wrote in message
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Do you pity da fool (atec)?
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Nah, gives him something to do I guess :)

MrT.
 
"atec77" <atec77REMOVE@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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Dave Goldfinch wrote:
In our bedroom we have a split system Daiken inverter type air
conditioner.

On two occaisions now, we have had geckos get into the outside unit
and land up in the electronics, causing rhe controller board to fail.
These boards are complex and far beyond my ability to repair, so
replacement by Diaken is the only option - needless to say a very
expensive one !

Does anyone have any ideas how to keep the little buggers out ?
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Chicken wire should do the trick I would think.

Physically barring them is difficult, as you can't restrict the air
circulation around and through the unit and they are able to get
through a very small gap. I would like to know if it would be possible
to put a chemical barrier around the unit- like a surface spray
insecticide. The guy who installed the unit suggested that moth-balls
might work but I have the feeling that their efffect might be very
short lived.

Investigate one of the critter buzzer things , they plug in and drive
the little stuff away.. might work on them ,
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I doubt they work on anything other than your wallet.
I have seen wonderful footage of cockroaches actually swarming around those
ultrasonic insect repellers though :)

MrT.
 
On Sunday, September 14, 2008 at 3:09:47 PM UTC+8, Andy wrote:
Dave Goldfinch wrote:
In our bedroom we have a split system Daiken inverter type air
conditioner.

On two occaisions now, we have had geckos get into the outside unit
and land up in the electronics, causing rhe controller board to fail.
These boards are complex and far beyond my ability to repair, so
replacement by Diaken is the only option - needless to say a very
expensive one !

Does anyone have any ideas how to keep the little buggers out ?
Physically barring them is difficult, as you can't restrict the air
circulation around and through the unit and they are able to get
through a very small gap. I would like to know if it would be possible
to put a chemical barrier around the unit- like a surface spray
insecticide. The guy who installed the unit suggested that moth-balls
might work but I have the feeling that their efffect might be very
short lived.

Any suggestions ?

Dave G

How about applying some sort of conformal coating to the board to give
it some insulation and protection?

Andy
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That what Panasonic is doing with its circuit boards, covering them with a silicone resin. Not sure if it works but at least they are trying.
 
jmjharris5@gmail.com wrote:

>What about telfon spray around the unit.

Get yourself a Siamese cat, they love 'em. :)

--
John H
 
On Sun, 13 Jan 2019 10:11:33 +1000, John_H <john4271@hotmail.com>
wrote:

jmjharris5@gmail.com wrote:

What about telfon spray around the unit.

Get yourself a Siamese cat, they love 'em. :)
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Liver flukes.
 
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