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Iron or steel furniture
As iron and steel begin to rust, they weaken and degrade and are at risk of breaking or splitting. If you live in an area with rain or freezing temperatures, outdoor furniture made of steel or iron will require storing indoors for the winter.
Exposure to moisture is the most common cause of corrosion. When iron comes in contact with water and oxygen, it oxidises, resulting in the formation of hydrated iron(III) oxide. After oxidation, rust will begin to appear in the form of small brown spots.
Good patio furniture can last 15+ years. Some will last longer, some less, but there`s no firm timeline. Unlike mattresses, which have a commonly-held deadline for replacement after 10 years, your patio furniture will last until the elements break it down—this depends on maintenance, materials, and climate.
Excessive moisture is, perhaps, the most common reason for rust. As we all know, moisture facilitates the process of rusting. While your metal patio chairs are likely to be more resistant to the effects of water, you can never be too careful.
Regardless of the materials your outdoor furniture was crafted from, whether it be wood, wicker, metal, or plastic, it`s important that you store your patio set in a dry place where the snow can`t get to it. Leaving your furniture out in the snow all winter is a surefire way to ruin it.
Baking soda, the universal cleaning agent, can be used to remove rust from outdoor furniture. To do this, mix baking soda with water (for moderate levels of rust) or hydrogen peroxide (for hard rust) and prepare a paste. Apply the paste onto the rusted area using a cloth or pad. Let it sit for 15-20 minutes.
Hardwoods such as teak will stand up very well to the elements. They are also generally strong and resistant to insects, cracking, and warping. Teak is a dense, oily hardwood that is naturally resistant to water, rot, and insects. It`s a popular choice for outdoor furniture because of its durability and natural beauty.
The Rain and Humidity
Unsealed wood furniture can warp and become damaged with prolonged water exposure. Patio furniture made with steel or iron can rust. Outdoor furniture that doesn`t dry entirely or is prone to still water can harbor mold or mildew growth.
Wrought Iron is one of the most durable and longest lasting type of outdoor furniture available, many times lasting decades. Truly an investment that keeps on giving, wrought iron furniture is also the heaviest frame. O.W. Lee`s, Wrought Iron San Cristobal, Lifetime= 25+ years.
Method: Leave your rusty item in white vinegar submerged fully overnight. Once soaked, remove and scrape the rust with a metal brush or steel wool. For items that cannot be removed and submerged, you can soak a rag in white vinegar and wrap around the rusted area.
To tackle items with significant corrosion, submerge your rusty tools or knives in a bowl of white vinegar and let them sit overnight or as long as 24 hours. Once they have had a good soak, remove them from the vinegar and scrub the rust off with steel wool, a scouring pad, or a wire brush.
Cast Iron / Cast Aluminium
Cast aluminium furniture and cast iron furniture are two similar styles that traditionally look dark black and feel very heavy. These can be left outside all year round too, making them a very good heavy duty option for all weather furniture.
Stack it Right
To save space, you can stack your patio furniture. This is especially useful when storing your furniture in a small area, like a shed or a garage. Also loosely stack cushions in a dry area off the floor for the winter. And if storing in a shed outdoors, consider covering your cushions with a cloth tarp.
Oxidation occurs over time as raw metal is exposed to air and moisture in the atmosphere. In the formation of a permanent patina, the metal`s surface forms a scale, a combination of hard mineral coatings and corrosion deposits.
When exposed to rain, sun, and outdoor elements over long periods, metal patio furniture will eventually rust. With enough time, this natural phenomenon is mostly unavoidable, but a little rust doesn`t mean you have to throw out your outdoor table and chairs or pass over an old patio set you found on the cheap.
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My swimming pool. I have just had my fifth IC 40 Intellichlor chlorine generator installed in 4 years at a cost of over $900 today. Each one has worked for no more than 8 months. The first three were replaces under three year warranty, the fourth by a factory rep and I bought the fifth today. The first three all failed with Flow Chk PCB error message. The fourth just stopped working on Sunday, no power or lights. A local Pentair warranty person, whom I paid a Service Call, unplugged the unit, opened the small power center cover, showed me the green light indicating that there was power, plugged in a new IC 40 which worked immediately (as did the other four). I asked if I should replace the power center and he said that it’s basically just a transformer and is working fine. We do get occasional power blips that make the clocks on microwaves, etc blink, but I thought that the power center essentially isolates the cell from these. I do have a Florida Power and Light surge protector on the electrical box that brings power into the house. I have now talked to the pool builder, two Pentair warranty repairmen and one factory rep. I am at a loss. They all tell me they have no idea why these units fail after less than a year. This last IC 40 was installed 3/24/2010, version 2.0 and now failed in less than 5 months. Should I replace the power center that the IC 40 plugs into. Any other suggestions. I have been told that this is the best chlorinator. I don’t want to keep replacing units. By the way, each unit had been spotless inside. I keep the water chemicals and salt levels at ideal levels. The units have never worked long enough to get dirty inside. The power center is connected to an Intellitouch control system outside with an indoor control panel. Last time I called Pentair North Carolina and got some smart alec tech person that had no suggestions. Please Help if you can.
ANSWER : I’ve had the same experiance. On my fifth one as well. Fail every year. No idea why.
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I have a TX500, never been used (just out of the box) and had to get an electrician to my home for this problem. It will start rolling but quits in a few seconds. The electrician believes that it is a problem in the sensor that rides at the belt. There is only one sensor in the pulley; he thinks that perhaps there should be two as there is a hole placement opposite the one that is in there. When the belt quits, it goes to a number 3 on the board which he thinks is the sensor as well. If he is correct, where do we get another magnet to place there? If he is not correct, please offer help. We did not get a owners manual in the box and surely could use one; where can we get one? Please help…thankyou
ANSWER : Hello,I believe the best thing to do at this point is to look for a way to get the manual of the device, this will give a full guide and better understanding on how to fix this problem.Check maualnguide.com to search for the manual of the device, the link provides almost all manuals to all device.Take care.
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I have had two small Coleman ‘Frontier PZ’ propane lanterns for a number of years with no problems. Last year one of them started shutting down for no apparent reason – it would light normally, burn for 4 – 5 minutes and then go out. This summer the second lantern has started doing the same thing. Changing gas cylinders seems to have no effect, nor does a new mantle fix the problem. It’s hard to be certain but as I can’t hear any gas hissing it’s as if the jet gets blocked after a few minutes alight. Turn off the gas, leave the lantern alone for a while and it will relight ok, though it will still only burn for a few minutes before going out again. Any ideas?
ANSWER : There is something in the jets or the piping to the mantels, you my find spider webing there, if you did no cap the port where the tank goes some small friends might have wanted to go camping with you.
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I have purchased three 750-watt power inverters in the last three weeks. They have all failed to work on the second or third use. The first two were the same brand. I replaced an old one that ran for several years. I am using it to run a 4.7 amp 120-volt vacuum cleaner motor that pumps up my air dock. I have it connected directly with marine cable to one of the boat batteries. The battery outputs about 12.8 volts DC. The fuses don?t blow, just No Output. I am using a three-wire 120-volt extension cord and am, wired neutral, hot and ground to the AC motor vial an on/off switch. The motor works fine when I run house power with an extension cord from the dock next to me. Could I be, just unlucky with new inverters and need to buy a forth one?
ANSWER : The problem may be that the inverter is undersized for the load. Is the 4.7 Amp rating the motor peak draw or the nominal one. What I mean is that it takes many times more power to start start the motor than when the motor is running. Typically it is 3 to 7 times more amps to start the motor than when it is running. It could be that starting the vacumm cleaner is stressing the inverter and it is causing it to fail prematurely. If you can find out the locked rotor current draw of the motor, the that would be the mininum size of the inverter.
Also, the type of inverter will make a difference on how the motor operates. A modified sine wave will make the motor run hotter than a pure sine wave inverter. Hope this helps.
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I have two Taylor drivers – one with a broken head and one with a broken shaft – can the shaft of one be used on the other to give one club that can be used?
ANSWER : Are you willing to sell the package? I’m interested in picking up an r7 and I like doing that sort of work myself. It goes towards my credits. Give me a call if interested. Even if you still have the broken head I’d be interested in talking to you.
Christian
(253) 229-7248
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Coleman rechargable lantern Model 5327A750. Have not used it in a while have left it on charge for over 24 hours. the night light works but the main light does not go on. Replaced the bulb and still nothing. Time for the trash can. Made in china….
It is only one (1) year old!!!!! Coleman has gone downhill@!!!
It is only one (1) year old!!!!! Coleman has gone downhill@!!!
ANSWER : Just read the charging instructions. Charge for 16-18 hours. If stored for more than 6 months recharge for the full 16 hours. Do not leave the lantern on after the battery has stopped, has overdischarging the battery can cause problems in recharging to a full charge. If this does happen, switch lantern to off and recharge for 40 hours.YES 40 hours. Only the LED is the only light to be used while charging. If you hane the other light on hi or low the battery does not charge.Hope this helps
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Used 1981 Jayco pop-up travel trailer
ANSWER : Are these the bunk supports. I have a jayco of my own and I know there are lots of slots to put thinhs in so it can be difficult but each model is slightly different and if one support isn’t in right than this can damage the frame. I would go to the jayco site and search for the nearest dealer and they are always helpful. But the nearest dealer might be a little ways away as alot of them are going out of business or merging with other dealers. The website is : http://www.jayco.com/php/products/camping.trailers/camping.trailers.php
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