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I finally had a client's server room flood during a storm in Tampa.
The UPS unit shorted and took down their whole network, so I had to pull all the gear and dry it with a space heater for 8 hours straight. Anyone else ever saved hardware from a major water leak?
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elliotm576mo ago
That silica gel packet trick is a lifesaver... I've got a box of them in my trunk for emergencies. Did you end up having to replace any parts on that switch, or did it all just dry out and work again? I always hold my breath when I power stuff back on after a water scare.
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hugos465mo ago
Silica gel is a temporary fix at best. Moisture can still cause hidden corrosion over time. It's smarter to just replace the parts right away.
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xena_bailey186mo ago
Man, that's a classic Florida tech support story. I once had to rescue a switch from a leaky ceiling tile that dripped right into the rack. The real fun part is trying to explain to the boss why you're on the floor with a hair dryer and a pile of silica gel packets. At least the space heater method worked, even if it probably spiked their power bill for the month.
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park.miles5mo ago
Man, water damage stories always remind me of the time a soda machine line burst above a data closet. That sticky mess was way worse than plain water, everything was a total loss.
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