spotting scope problem

[growr]

Here in Billings we had a very severe hailstorm that wrecked many things, my Mercury Mountaineer had a leak in the rear hatch that I was not aware of.

A LOT of moisture poured over my spotting scope and leaked into the main body...

Anyone had a good remedy for drying this out so that it is useable again or is it now junk?

Randy

PS. I did leave it out all day in the sun, but the moisture has not totally evaporated.

 

[cherrypointmarine]

I don't know how big your scope is , or if this is even feasible , but it works on cell phones . Put some rice in a zip-loc baggie . Place the phone/scope in the baggie and seal it . Let it sit for a day or so and the rice absorbs the moisture . Good luck .

 

[growr]

Am trying that now...will report results tomorrow.

Thanks!

Randy

 

[soFlaNative]

My brother fumbles things including his phone working his pool business. I don't know if you can but disassembling the device as much as possible and leaving on the dashboard of a hot vehicle mostly works.

 

[s&wchad]

What brand is it?

If possible, send it back the manufacturer and have it cleaned and purged. It may be covered under warranty. I doubt you’ll be able to remove all the moisture without completely disassembling it.

If it were mine and service isn’t an option, I’d be tempted to put it into a 150 degree oven for an extended period of time. It still might develop mold in the future, but it might minimize fogging.

 

[Retired LTC USAR]

I have done this with cell phones to dry them out.
Works better than a bag full of rice.

What brand is it?

If possible, send it back the manufacturer and have it cleaned and purged. It may be covered under warranty. I doubt you’ll be able to remove all the moisture without completely disassembling it.

If it were mine and service isn’t an option, I’d be tempted to put it into a 150 degree oven for an extended period of time. It still might develop mold in the future, but it might minimize fogging.

 

[Mack]

Replace with a better quality scope that is sealed with a nitrogen purge.

 

[growr]

To answer several responders questions:

The spotting scope I mentioned is an Acc-Spot 60mm objective lens with an angled 20x eye piece. This was imported by Accuracy International, Champions Choice, and Champion Shooter Supply. My daughters bought this for me when I was doing a lot of small bore and NRA Service Rifle Matches. Accu-Spot is no longer in business and warranty was done in 1990, so there is no recourse in that area.

Regarding the leak, most likely was due to the fact that the scope has been blown over, knocked over, tripped on a number of times.

If I can get it dried out it will be relegated to fair weather range time only....I have other scopes that will go to work in inclement weather conditions.

Thanks to all for your help!! I will keep you posted as to the final outcome.

Randy

 

[growr]

Final outcome:
I left the spotting scope on the dash of my Mountaineer all day and the moisture was all evaporated by the sun.....

The scope will be relegated to fair weather use from now on.....

Thanks everyone for your help!!

Randy