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[Acetylene420]

I've used POR-15 paint on other projects like the underside of vehicles and various outdoor steel projects.

Based on the incredible toughness and durability of POR-15, I'm curious if anyone has thought about or actually has coated the inside of their OWB water jacket with POR-15 or something similar?

I don't think heat would be an issue since the water shouldn't get any hotter than 212f due to a non pressurized system simply boils over should it reach this temp.

I'm thinking a good coating over the steel which is in contact with water would greatly reduce rust and eventual rot.

Does anyone have any expierience or general input on this idea?

Positive or negative I would love your input.

Thanks!!

[Scott7m]

Well, no one in he industry does it and I doubt it's due to cost.  If the steel was perfectly clean it may help, but by painting those surfaces your boiler treatment would not be allowed to come in contact with the steel and help protect it.  Bottom line is if your using a quality water treatment and keeping levels checked annually, your not going to have that problem.

Most failures are firebox related from condensation inside the fire box interacting with ashes and eating there way out to the water

[RSI]

It may work but how would you get it on all of the inside surfaces? The places you can't get to are probably the most likely to rust. Another problem would be getting it dry enough. I have hear that even a drop of water will ruin POR-15

If it could be done, I would guess the cost vs what you get out of it is too much for most people.

[Acetylene420]

This site is fantastic.

You have answered my question. The point regarding the boiler treatment chemicals is something I wouldn't have thought of.

Plus, if the commercial manufacturers don't do it, I'm sure it's not needed.

I've decided to forgo the paint.

Thanks!!

[slimjim]

I'm curios about your name, where did the 420 come from

[Scott7m]

I'm curios about your name, where did the 420 come from

lol....     

[Acetylene420]

I'm curios about your name, where did the 420 come from

It was the "area code" in a former life. Now the only God given, natural products I burn is seasoned hardwoods and .035 E70S-6 wire and 7018 electrodes. You understand...

[willieG]

I'm curios about your name, where did the 420 come from

It was the "area code" in a former life. Now the only God given, natural products I burn is seasoned hardwoods and .035 E70S-6 wire and 7018 electrodes. You understand...

some guys have a beer after work and others..well...420

[slimjim]

Thanks for the smile on my face

[fryedaddy]

I've used Por15 on one of my project vehicles. If you've never used it I would suggest this
product for restorations.

But as stated before as long as you maintain you're chemicals you should be fine.
I know of several stoves lasting 20-30yrs maintaining their chemicals.