Continuous flow gas water heaters – rusting of metal casing, flue
Continuous flow gas water heaters – wall mounted – rusting of metal casing, flue
Causes
Insufficient original corrosion protection to steel
Very corrosive environment – near the sea or a geothermal area
Listed under: Exterior, metal, steel, gas, water heating, continuous flow water heating, chimneys and flues and fireplaces, walls, durability, corrosion, rust
Cause
Lack of cleaning
Repair
- for minor rusting, sand off the red rust, apply a zinc rich primer and a metal primer then apply two finish coats
- institute a regular cleaning programme
- where rust is severe, source a new casing or flue and replace the existing
Cause
Insufficient original corrosion protection to steel
Repair
- for minor rusting, sand off the red rust, apply a zinc rich primer and a metal primer then apply two finish coats
- where rust is severe, source a new casing or flue and replace the existing
Cause
Very corrosive environment – near the sea or a geothermal area
Repair
- for minor rusting, sand off the red rust, apply a zinc rich primer and a metal primer then apply two finish coats
- institute a regular cleaning programme
- where rust is severe, source a new casing or flue and replace the existing