Heat pump condenser unit – rusting of metal casing
Listed under: Exterior, metal, steel, heating, heat pumps, 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
- where rust is severe source new casing 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 new casing 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
- where rust is severe source new casing and replace the existing