The metal at the cord base is rusting after being exposed to water with poultry electrolyte supplements. Any remedies for this?
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Farm Innovators water heater - i had one last 3 Winters but it failed with no sign of damage.I replaced it and that failed before it's second Winter, bought one more and sealed it with aquarium silicone.NG, it failed within 3 months.....I just don't think they make them like they used to.Now I use running water (about 10 gallons) and that only freezes when the temps are about 25 and below.Good Luck
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The metal at the cord base has a slight bit of rust on mine as well. I only use water in the bird bath that it heats. I have used white vinegar and an old toothbrush to clean off any mineral build up on the metal element, and then rinse it well. This may be worth a try. Hope this is of some help.
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I do unplug but for my own reasons. I also now drain it and leave it to dry as I've had two replaced because of rusting. Unfortunate and inconvenient but that seems to be helping this time around.
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Send it back. I had mine for just a few months and it rusted. I had it in my house and nowhere near water. It's junk.
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I have had mind for three years and it is rusting. I don't think this is acceptable. I am looking for a new one with a different finish.
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Remember never to dish wash exposed aluminum, the detergent will rust and dull the metal. What you can do is to polish it very well with some steel wool and soap. It should get back to its original shine.
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We have not had any problems with rust. We live in Wisconsin so it is not as consistently humid here as it is where you are. My sister, who lives in St. Louis, is the one who suggested this feeder to us and she has not had rust issues. I'd contact Brome. We lost perches and they immediately replaced them, even though we'd had the feeder for over a year. Maybe they can send you new perches, coated with something rust-proof. It's worth a try.
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The Care and Use Instructions suggest the possibility of rust if water is left inside but provides a fix of ... In case a small amount of rust does occur, put 2 tablespoons of baking soda and a little lemon juice, add water and bring to a boil.
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if you know how to open it up so that you can see the cell just lift it out along with the other filters if this model has some, wash the filters. and also wash the cell itself since its mostly stainless steel it wont rust. let all dry overnight or dry it off with compressed air(air compressor air blower type) and put it back together and do that reset and that should do it.
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Well just recently, I replaced another to find the metal wire on the side was gone. It rusted away and melted the plastic again. They are not high quality, as I thought before. They are pretty cheap. They sit around 6300k for light temp.
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My pump shows light rusting on the cast iron base of the pump after two years of use. It has not affected operation of the pump thus far.
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Mrs. R., Thank you for your interest in our Turtle Umbrella Base! For added stability, we recommend removing the tubs that holds the umbrella and add sand to it. Also, to prevent any rusting, apply a clear polyurethane spray. I hope this information is helpful for you. -Cory, Plow & Hearth Customer Service
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I have used mine about 20 times and already is showing signs of rust on the bottom. It works good but I am disappointed with the rusting.EMC
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Call and ask-good people. I don't see why not the base metal is heavily treated. I am going on a cruise next week and be wearing it in the salt water pool. It shouldn't make a difference-the water is outside the unit. It's not like a boat engine.
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I have had my gate outside for several months and it has not rusted. It would not stay in place because the tension releases when the gate opens, so I used heavy duty zip ties to secure it. Not it works great!
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check your electrical connections. since they can be exposed to elements they can corrode
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I would suggest the wire wheel that you mentioned and probably a finer wire. It's according to how much rust there is. Or you can get a sandpaper type wheel with different grits of paper.
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It has metal on the bottom that touches the water. This metal tends to rust quickly. Eventhough I keep it dry between uses. Not sure if it's a product defect or because I live close to the ocean --