Condensation in lights

[mr.explorer]

I noticed some condensation in both my fog lights. I have noticed for a while but never thought anything of it. I was just curious how to fix that? Nothing appears to be cracked unless it's in a place i can't see. I do live in florida and it's been really humid lately.
what are some things I can do to fix/prevent condensation in my fog lights.

Thanks,

B

 

[Joe Dirt]

You should clean the edges and silicone around them, where the lens contacts the housing. Also, there should be a little weep hole with a plastic cap/screen on it to allow moisture out without letting water in.

 

[Bill Kemp]

All of the quality aftermarket lights I have seen (PIAA, Hella, Catz, ect) have a hole in the light body to let the moisture out. The hole may (probably) help vent the light so there isnt too much heat buildup that shortens the bulb life.
When ever I have replaced bulbs in OEM lights for friends & relatives, always higher watt, I have drilled a 1/32 or so hole in the rear corner of the assembly.
I suppose that the vent hole could hasten the oxidation of the reflector surface of the light but IMO the higher wattage makes up for that.
Most all of the OEM fogs I have seen dont have a vent hole. Usually the heat from the light being on will reduce/eliminate the moisture.
Your call.....

 

[Joe Dirt]

I got 2 new Ford OEM fogs for my '95 and they had vents on the back...

:scratch:

 

[Joe Dirt]

I got 2 new Ford OEM fogs for my '95 and they had vents on the back...

:scratch:

 

[dave042583]

getting rid of condensation

the best way i have found to get rid of condensation is to go and get a dessicant gel pack and make to small hole in it and tie some dental floss in the holes. all you need to do is place the dessicant pack into the housing putting it through the lightbulb socket. leave the pack in the light for 3 days and all the condensation should be gone. the easiest way to find the dessicant packs is to look in any electronics box and look for a small white package that says on it dessicant do not eat. that should solve all the condensation, the biggest bonus is the packs last forever i always keep at least two of them in my car just in case i get condensation in my headlights

 

[Paraphoe]

the best way i have found to get rid of condensation is to go and get a dessicant gel pack and make to small hole in it and tie some dental floss in the holes. all you need to do is place the dessicant pack into the housing putting it through the lightbulb socket. leave the pack in the light for 3 days and all the condensation should be gone. the easiest way to find the dessicant packs is to look in any electronics box and look for a small white package that says on it dessicant do not eat. that should solve all the condensation, the biggest bonus is the packs last forever i always keep at least two of them in my car just in case i get condensation in my headlights

Pretty clever trick. Nice first post.

 

[Bill Kemp]

Pretty clever trick. Nice first post.

Ya, X2

 

[Joe Dirt]

x3!