waterproofing portable

[staresatice]

i got a can to waterproof my portable shack. i seen somewhere about spraying them to prevent condensation on them. i take it that means on the inside beenings that the heater is creating it. so inside or outside? also will i need to do the outside too or is the spray on the inside enough.

[7outof10]

burning lp puts water into the air ....nothing you can do about it other then keeping the vents open

[NCLaker]

I don't think that waterproofing will help with condensation.

If you have a flipover style shack, install some reflectix on the ceiling (between the poles & canvas). If makes a huge difference with reducing condensation for me.

[JimBuck]

+1 for reflectix. Many, many advantages to lining the portable with this stuff.

[Big Buck Buster]

+2 on the reflectix. That stuff works great.

[splakeshaker]

What is reflectix? Where do you get and what does it cost?

[Ed Carlson]

i got a can to waterproof my portable shack. i seen somewhere about spraying them to prevent condensation on them. i take it that means on the inside beenings that the heater is creating it. so inside or outside? also will i need to do the outside too or is the spray on the inside enough.

Venting is key for a couple reasons. To reduce condensation and for safety as LP produces carbon monoxide gas and that can be very dangerous and if unchecked, deadly in an enclosed area.

The best and safest bet to reduce internal sweating of canvas is proper cross air venting.

[wolfman-k]

Do a search from the green strip above these posts for reflectix--go to page 2 for all info, good luck.

Ed, you are SO RIGHT, venting is the smartest way to reduce risk of monoxide & condensation.

[staresatice]

thanks for the help i just thought i seen somewhere somebody talking about waterproofing the inside. seems at below zero and windy its hard to keep frost off the walls with the buddy heater.

[Ed Carlson]

I forgot to mention the fan option.

A 12-V or better yet a 6-V fan is a huge aid in circulation and helps to a point to reduce frosting. It helps greatly to reduce heat needed and will diminish the amount of fuel you use because the heat up top gets pushed down to you...it helps to keep ice holes open too.

I like fans that can be hooked to a 12-V source and also run on batteries, so I have multiple options to power it.

Some need to be reduced to 6-V by means of a power adapter...but it can be run off a 12 V Vex battery with ease. Even running the fan off your Vex will not drain it to the point you will not have a full days use on a Vexilar. You actually will only be using 6 V, and low amp draw.

Good ventilation is still a good plan even with a fan for the reasons I already mentioned...safety first.

[picksbigwagon]

I have found it helps to not have the heater on the ice. I place the heater in the sled if at all possible. and Reflectix is the only way to insulate your portable......

[7outof10]

but keep in mind you still need to have vents open !!

[picksbigwagon]

absolutely