condensation in dg unit

[freddiemercurystwin]

So ................................................... not fixed then.

 

[rjm2k]

OP new unit is the best way to go, if you do try drilling just bear in mind that a DG unit can shatter into thousands of pieces so make sure you have a backup plan for securing the opening and a dustpan and brush ready should it go wrong.

 

[JohnD]

So ................................................... not fixed then.

it isn't misty

that's the whole point, FFS

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Err, no the OP asked if there was a way to re-seal a blown DG unit. There isn't. All you've done is removed the mist, you haven't fixed it all. If the OP is happy with mist free single glazing then fair play.

 

[JohnD]

re-sealing it would lock the moisture inside, so it would stay misty. Not much of a fix.

Ventilating it lets the moisture out, so it dries and stays dry. That's a better fix.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

That's a better fix.

You may have removed the misting, you haven't fixed it though.

 

[billozz]

to be fair it is a solution though isnt it, although i would have thought they are sealed for a reason

 

[kbdiy]

The reason being .... insulation. Therefore a workaround to get rid of the misting may be drilling a hole (not my idea of fun but hey whatever does it for you) but fixing the problem and returning the unit to full functionality ... nah.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Yep its a workaround or a solution to removing the misting if you like but it ain't no fix.

 

[JohnD]

yep, it fixes the problem of misting, and much cheaper than buying and fitting a new unit.

so, problem solved.

but you won't have it.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

If you think half a fix is the same as a full fix then you carry on thinking you've fixed it John.

 

[JohnD]

the PROBLEM was misting
the MISTING has been cured.

You want him to spend money on a new unit.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

does anyone know if its possible to re seal a dg unit

Your 'solution' does not fix the OP's DG units, it could remove the misting but will not fix them. Its you who has been harping on about fixing the units.

 

[billozz]

what i dont understand is why do they seal the windows in the first palce if there is no need to, maybe its a con to get people to replace the unit when it mists if it isnt sealed then it wouldnt mist up, is it just a good way to get people to buy replacement units

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

If the void is sealed, this effectively reduces the heat loss through the unit which consequently reduces the heat loss from the room and minimises the likelihood of condensation occurring on the inside which is pretty much a certainty with standard single pane glazing. They can also fill it with various gases to further reduce the heat loss through the unit. That's why yours is misting up, its condensation occurring within the void.

They are fairly cheap and low grade materials are used in their mass production, hence why they only last 10 years or so. Or money for old rope.