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Xringer · 02-19-13, 05:11 PM

The rubber seals on the heating elements in my 74 gallon tank started leaking first.
Then the large seal holding the HX coil joiner plates (for cleaning out the HX).
I guess the rubber wasn't rated to last under higher temps, it dried up and got brittle.

I've been thinking about a hot-air collector panel for my cold basement problem.
Saw some on Ebay for $1,000+ !!
If I try hot air, It's going to be a full DIY job..

02-19-13, 05:11 PM	#11
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	The rubber seals on the heating elements in my 74 gallon tank started leaking first. Then the large seal holding the HX coil joiner plates (for cleaning out the HX). I guess the rubber wasn't rated to last under higher temps, it dried up and got brittle. I've been thinking about a hot-air collector panel for my cold basement problem. Saw some on Ebay for $1,000+ !! If I try hot air, It's going to be a full DIY job.. __________________ My hobby is installing & trying to repair mini-splits EPA 608 Type 1 Technician Certification ~ 5 lbs or less.. Last edited by Xringer; 02-19-13 at 05:25 PM..