Safe to try a Power supply that's been in the Rain?

[DJ_MIX]

If I let the Powersupply dry for a few days would it be safe to try to see if it works?

It's a Sparkle PS that was in the trash along with the Compusa PC..

Either way I will gut the fan if else fails...

Might be funny But if it's dangerous it will let others know.

[WeStSiDePLaYa]

Re: Safe to try a Power supply that's been in the Rain?

electronics+water=no problem
electronics+water+electricity=problems


if you let it dry out completely it will be fine.

[japlytic]

Re: Safe to try a Power supply that's been in the Rain?

Beware of conductive deposits when it is dry... try washing in methylated spirits, let it dry thoroughly, do an insulation check with a megger, if all OK, it still should be OK.

[PeteS in CA]

Re: Safe to try a Power supply that's been in the Rain?

If your oven can be set as low as 200F (~95C), you might be able to put it in your oven for a half hour or an hour to be sure it is dry. 250F would be too high. I think Topcat uses quartz heaters and a big box fan to dry motherboards.

[arneson]

Re: Safe to try a Power supply that's been in the Rain?

So basting may not be a good idea.