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From: dave@fluke.UUCP (Dave Van Ess)
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Subject: Re: HELP!!! Rusting machines in the garage
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Date: Mon, 14-Oct-85 13:04:57 EDT
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> It's that time of year again here in Ohio. The temerature drops, the
> satuarated air gives up it's moisture and condenses out on by steel and
> cast iron machines. I have actually seen droplets of water all over the
> machines. This, if left to stand, will cause rust. 
> 
> I find that small tools that are put away in drawers don't exhibit this
> problem (thank God) - but the big machines do.
> 
> Is there any way that you know of to prevent this from happening. Is
> there substance that can be put on the tools, or a special cover or
> something? It drives me crazy!
> 
> I have tries WD-40, silicon spray and paste wax. None will protect
> for more then 1 or 2 of these episodes. Would covering the tools
> help - say with draping plastic?
> 
> 
> Any help will be greatly appreciated!
> 
> j. r. miller  columbus bell labs
> (614) 860-4314


When I first moved to my house I also had problems with humidity in the winter.
The problem was that the tools in my garage were getting lower than the dew
point. I suspect that since cast iron conducts heat better than a wooden work
bench that it would be more likely to go below the dew point. A closed garage
is it own weather system. My father has told me about seeing it rain in sealed
up cars in Florida.

My solution was to add ventilation to let the moisture escape. This worked fine
except it got so cold it was like working outside. (They keep me in the cold at
work, I don't need it at home.) So then I insulated my garage to keep it warmer.
I also, on nice dry winter afternoons, open the garage door. This helps alot. 

I think I payed about $200 for insulation. Then holes in the walls for vents
were free.

						Dave Van Ess
						John Fluke Mfg Co
						Everett WA