# Second gateway is down for conformal coating

> I disassembled the second gateway so I can apply a conformal coating. This is similar to a clear coat of paint and will help the components on the board last ye

- Type: Community update
- Community: [The Things Network Ogden](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/community/ogden/)
- Author: James Alton
- Published: 2017-09-20
- Web page: https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/community/ogden/post/second-gateway-is-down-for-conformal-coating

I disassembled the second gateway so I can apply a conformal coating. This is similar to a clear coat of paint and will help the components on the board last years instead of just under a year. We also just got a new member to the Ogden community and only need two more people to join before we are the first official community in Utah!