K-5 took a dunk...

carrrlangas · 06-25-2014, 08:29 PM

Originally posted by crewl1

I think the attempt at powering it up was too soon.
If there is still moisture on any of the circuit boards you might cause a short across points that are not supposed to be connected.
Personally I would wait a long time until I was sure it was completely dry inside, then maybe wait an extra week after that.
Just to make sure I didn't fry anything.

+1
3 or 4 days minimum. Always completely opened and replacing the rice and silica if neccesary

robr7 · 06-25-2014, 08:41 PM

Originally posted by crewl1

I think the attempt at powering it up was too soon.
If there is still moisture on any of the circuit boards you might cause a short across points that are not supposed to be connected.
Personally I would wait a long time until I was sure it was completely dry inside, then maybe wait an extra week after that.
Just to make sure I didn't fry anything.

Once I get home I'll be a little less itchy. I was just so impressed with the progress I couldn't help but think I could have it back in use before vacation was over. Its back in its bed of rice, I'll air out again in the morning. Once back I'll drown in a box of silica packets and dust it off a week before whatever the next event is (in case I have to buy a replacement at last second.)

robr7 · 06-29-2014, 05:08 PM

The K-5 lives... taking some test shots, looks good so far. I moved it from the rice and had it sitting in silica packets for the past couple of days up in the attic by a window. Reset time and date, other settings seemed to be intact. No other glitches. Might need a cleaning.

The lens, well, still drying out. Will definitely need a cleaning.

**pearsaab** · 07-09-2014, 05:10 AM

Originally posted by robr7

The K-5 lives... taking some test shots, looks good so far. I moved it from the rice and had it sitting in silica packets for the past couple of days up in the attic by a window. Reset time and date, other settings seemed to be intact. No other glitches. Might need a cleaning.

The lens, well, still drying out. Will definitely need a cleaning.

excellent news!!!!

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06-25-2014, 08:29 PM	#16
carrrlangas Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Joensuu (Finland) Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,761	Originally posted by crewl1 I think the attempt at powering it up was too soon. If there is still moisture on any of the circuit boards you might cause a short across points that are not supposed to be connected. Personally I would wait a long time until I was sure it was completely dry inside, then maybe wait an extra week after that. Just to make sure I didn't fry anything. +1 3 or 4 days minimum. Always completely opened and replacing the rice and silica if neccesary

06-25-2014, 08:41 PM	#17
robr7 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 88 Original Poster	Originally posted by crewl1 I think the attempt at powering it up was too soon. If there is still moisture on any of the circuit boards you might cause a short across points that are not supposed to be connected. Personally I would wait a long time until I was sure it was completely dry inside, then maybe wait an extra week after that. Just to make sure I didn't fry anything. Once I get home I'll be a little less itchy. I was just so impressed with the progress I couldn't help but think I could have it back in use before vacation was over. Its back in its bed of rice, I'll air out again in the morning. Once back I'll drown in a box of silica packets and dust it off a week before whatever the next event is (in case I have to buy a replacement at last second.)

06-29-2014, 05:08 PM	#18
robr7 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 88 Original Poster	The K-5 lives... taking some test shots, looks good so far. I moved it from the rice and had it sitting in silica packets for the past couple of days up in the attic by a window. Reset time and date, other settings seemed to be intact. No other glitches. Might need a cleaning. The lens, well, still drying out. Will definitely need a cleaning.

07-09-2014, 05:10 AM	#19
pearsaab Otis Memorial Pentaxian Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,900	Originally posted by robr7 The K-5 lives... taking some test shots, looks good so far. I moved it from the rice and had it sitting in silica packets for the past couple of days up in the attic by a window. Reset time and date, other settings seemed to be intact. No other glitches. Might need a cleaning. The lens, well, still drying out. Will definitely need a cleaning. excellent news!!!!

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