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[Keffer]

I have a older Taylor wood furnace that had a water leak. I took all the insulation off, cleaned it up, welded the area that had leaked. Put high temp lab metal over the weld area. Should I paint the water jacketl to prevent rust? I know that the stove can sweat. Should I use a high temp paint?

[BoilerHouse]

I would paint the water jacket for sure.  Much of the shell likely won't ever get much over 200 F but it could get hotter at the front and around the door so I would probably go with a higher temp paint.

[lugnut]

So Mr. Boiler maker.....     Would you be suggesting that those of us that have newer OWF might want to consider doing the same?  I have the Rust Blocker in the tank, but now you have brought up a good point.  I was going to tear the sides off mine this Spring anyway to put more/better insulation around it.

Just wondering.

Lugnut

[Airgap]

I painted the outside of the water jacket on my stove with primer....Seemed like a good idea at the time....

[Keffer]

I was going to paint it yesterday but then thought, maybe they don't paint it for a reason.
Do any of the OWB manufactures paint the bare steel. I would think you would have condensation.

[BoilerHouse]

So Mr. Boiler maker.....     Would you be suggesting that those of us that have newer OWF might want to consider doing the same?  I have the Rust Blocker in the tank, but now you have brought up a good point.  I was going to tear the sides off mine this Spring anyway to put more/better insulation around it.

Just wondering.

Lugnut

Well Mr Lug sir.........I had, perhaps incorrectly, assumed that the manufactured units were factory painted.  Perhaps the manufactures think it is unnecessay or an expense they would rather not have.  I personally can't see any downside.  I painted mine, I think it took about a quart or two and less than an hour.  If you have it stripped down, I think it is a very small investment in time and money. 

[Keffer]

I will paint it. Just was wondering if there was some downfall.

[BoilerHouse]

I was going to paint it yesterday but then thought, maybe they don't paint it for a reason.
Do any of the OWB manufactures paint the bare steel. I would think you would have condensation.

If condensation is going to occur, paint will protect the steel, but I don't think painting the metal will either cauae or prevent condensation. 

[Keffer]

I never thought that painting the water jacket would stop the condensation. I wanted to protect the steel from the condensation. I didn't know if the heat would have some adverse affect on the painted steel or maybe a flammable chemical off gassing.
I just thought it strange that the manufactures wouldn't paint it for no reason.

[RSI]

I would paint it for sure. Leaving steel bare is never a good idea.
If you are worried about the temperature, get engine block paint. It can handle that temperature easy.