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Can I additional waterproof a LED light bar?

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by AkArin, Jan 7, 2015.

  1. Jan 7, 2015 at 9:05 AM
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    AkArin

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    Remove the lens and put RTV to make a gasket
     
  3. Jan 7, 2015 at 9:37 AM
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    If you open the light bar up you'll void the warranty.. Say an led goes out or something and you send it back with RTV or sealant all in the inside, they're going to notice and not give you a new one. When you get it, just make sure all the allen head bolts are tight (not overly tight) and you shouldn't have a problem. When the warranty us up, do whatever you'd like to it.
     
  4. Jan 7, 2015 at 10:21 AM
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    My buddy has an opt7 32" and has had no problems with moisture. Has it mounted on his bumper, But he also has a opt7 42 on his roof and has got about a gallon of water in it (and mold) and a few burnt out led's
     
  5. Jan 7, 2015 at 10:21 AM
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    But to be honest if I was going to buy a cheaper lobjet bar I'd go with an opt7
     
  6. Jan 7, 2015 at 1:45 PM
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    You won't need to weatherproof it. Never heard of doing that except for on leaky headlights. It shouldn't fog up or anything, ever. Your biggest issue will be having to wipe the dirt off of it 24/7 around breakup season up here.
     
  7. Jan 8, 2015 at 10:43 AM
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    Just a thought, you could definitely use a hot glue gun. I have used mine before to make seals because I ferment hot peppers to make sauces and such and need air tight seals. You can run a tiny bead around whatever you are worried about and use a small piece of wood to smear/cover any necessary cracks or whatnot. If you are good...like some of us, you can run a small bead that actually looks like a clear weld. Once cooled you can pull it off without any leftover residue if needed.
     
  8. Jan 8, 2015 at 10:45 AM
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    When put on thick enough you can seal anything lol. This was a first attempt.


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    Apply some clear silicone around the outside edges of the lens.
     
  10. Jan 8, 2015 at 10:41 PM
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    It was just the start of some fermented peppers for a hot sauce in a salt brine. It is a pickle jar with an air lock on the top. It lets CO2 out but keeps air from coming in. I was just showing how hot glue can seal.
     
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    I put a 20 inch on my truck last week and it literally had condensation in it that night. Lol you get what you pay for $50 with switch off eBay. It lights up nice but how long is it going to last with water constantly inside of it. It's a Cree 210 watt 5d

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    Oh dang that sucks!
     
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