Rust in new condenser

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Rust in new condenser

Postby vossy » Fri Mar 23, 2018 8:13 am

Hello Legends,
I recently got a new condenser and found some rust on the inside.
Will this be ok? its in the centre pipe at both ends??
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Re: Rust in new condenser

Postby Doubleuj » Fri Mar 23, 2018 8:55 am

It’s only going to get worse, and taint your product. I’m guessing it isn’t five star?
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Re: Rust in new condenser

Postby wynnum1 » Fri Mar 23, 2018 10:49 am

If they used cutting of grinding disc that was used on steel that can impregnate the stainless .
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Re: Rust in new condenser

Postby Professor Green » Fri Mar 23, 2018 11:18 am

I'd have chat to whoever you bought it from mate, it's not meant to look like that and if it doesn't leak now, will surely leak at some point in the future.

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Re: Rust in new condenser

Postby PeterC » Fri Mar 23, 2018 9:33 pm

Hi, if you cannot return it you can try to passivate it in 10% citric acid solution at temperature 65C. My workplace they have lots of stainless steel pipework and they do all of it with hot citric acid after welding. Here is an article about the process http://www.australwright.com.au/stainle ... ssivation/ It is also important to know the metal is degreased beforehand. You could use detergent or hot caustic. Caustic is common in industrial situations to get rid of machining oils and grease. Here is another article. https://www.mmsonline.com/articles/how- ... teel-parts
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Re: Rust in new condenser

Postby warramungas » Sat Mar 24, 2018 10:26 am

Here's hoping its only surface rust and not full thickness.
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Re: Rust in new condenser

Postby The Stig » Sat Mar 24, 2018 11:49 am

If you e just purchased it new RETURN it
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Re: Rust in new condenser

Postby mako » Sun Nov 04, 2018 7:45 am

WOW PeterC - so pleased I purchased my products instead of making them myself.
I didn't know any of this stuff. Very interesting. Thank you.
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Re: Rust in new condenser

Postby The Stig » Sun Nov 04, 2018 9:13 am

What was the outcome here?
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